W. MICHAEL WATERS
W. Michael Waters is a results-driven attorney. He is hard working and understands that each case is unique and tailors his approach to meet those needs. He is a lifelong resident of Covington, Georgia, with extensive trial experience. Michael is active in the community and he has held numerous leadership positions in both community and professional organizations. Michael has been named the “Best Attorney” in Newton/Rockdale County and is listed as a “Top 10” Family Law Attorney for Georgia.
“My commitment to the practice of law is driven by my desire to help people in difficult situations.” W. Michael Waters
PRACTICE AREAS
- Business & General Litigation
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law and Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate Litigation
- Wills and Estate
PROFESSIONAL ADMISSION
- State Bar of Georgia
- Court of Appeals Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
- S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Former board member Newton County Bar Association
- Former director of special projects Newton County Bar Association
- Former board member YMCA
- Former board member Main Street Covington
- Sponsor Newton County Arts Association
- Participant in Leadership Newton County
- Member, Advisory Committee, Domestic Violence Task Force Newton County
- Member, Chamber of Commerce
- Volunteer Newton County Mock Trials
- Participate Atlanta area Pro bono project
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice, Georgia Southern University
- Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School
AWARDS
- “Best Attorney” Newton/Rockdale Citizen
- “Top 10” Family Law Attorney for Georgia, Attorney and Practice Magazine
- “Top 10” Family Law Attorney for Georgia, American Jurist Institute
- “10 Best Attorneys,” for Georgia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys