About Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer – Mike Rafi
Mike Rafi is a personal injury attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed to practice since 2015 and the founder of Rafi Law Firm, which represents injured clients throughout the Atlanta metro area from its office at 1776 Peachtree St NW.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Mike earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he was named Outstanding Mock Trial Advocate of his graduating class and inducted into the National Order of Barristers and the Lumpkin Inn of Court. He graduated with honors from Furman University, where he served as captain of the Mock Trial Team. Before founding Rafi Law Firm, he worked at an international law firm with more than 600 attorneys, defending companies including one of Georgia’s largest electric utilities in personal injury and commercial litigation, and served as the firm’s Legal Aid Fellow representing low-income clients facing illegal evictions.
APPROACH TO CASES
Mike built Rafi Law Firm around contingency fees and a smaller caseload rather than high case volume, aiming to give each client’s case the attention it needs rather than taking on as many cases as possible. His time on the defense side of personal injury litigation shapes how he evaluates and prepares every case he now brings on behalf of injured clients.
RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS
- Distinguished Leader Award, Law.com
- Named to Super Lawyers
- Recognized by Atlanta Magazine
- Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite
- President, DeKalb County Bar Association
- Board member, Atlanta Bar Association Small Firm Section
- Testified before the Georgia House of Representatives on tort reform
CASE RESULTS
- $7,750,000 wrongful death settlement in a slip and fall case (confidential settlement, resolved 2024)
- $6,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death case involving a client killed by a stray bullet from a crime occurring on an apartment complex property (resolved 2018)
- $4,750,000 confidential wrongful death settlement in a personal injury case (resolved 2024)
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
1776 Peachtree St NW, Unit 423, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 800-9933
Open 24 hours daily
Serving Atlanta, GA.
Practice Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Exceptions can apply, such as claims involving minors or government entities. Mike Rafi can review your case to confirm your specific deadline.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Atlanta, Georgia?
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Atlanta, Georgia?
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule: you can recover damages as long as you are less than 50% at fault, with your compensation reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything, under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33.
What if I was partially at fault for my accident in Georgia?
What if I was partially at fault for my accident in Georgia?
Both. Mike is an active personal injury attorney who takes depositions, tries cases, and handles serious injury and wrongful death matters across Georgia. His videos document real cases and legal issues alongside his day-to-day practice.
Is Mike Rafi an actual practicing attorney, or just known for his videos?
Is Mike Rafi an actual practicing attorney, or just known for his videos?
Mike represents clients in car, truck, and commercial vehicle accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip & fall and premises liability, negligent security, brain injuries, workplace injuries, wrongful death, and sexual assault and crime victim cases.
What types of personal injury cases does Mike Rafi handle in Atlanta?
What types of personal injury cases does Mike Rafi handle in Atlanta?
No. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless the firm recovers compensation through a settlement or verdict.
Does Rafi Law Firm charge upfront fees?
Does Rafi Law Firm charge upfront fees?
