Mike Rafi
Name: Mike Rafi
Current Role: Founder and Lead Attorney, Rafi Law Firm (Atlanta, Georgia)
Start Date: Founded Rafi Law Firm (date not publicly confirmed)
Practice Areas: Serious injury, wrongful death, vehicle and trucking accidents, premises liability, product liability
Affiliation: Not publicly confirmed
Birth Details: Not publicly confirmed
Career Overview
Mike Rafi is an Atlanta-based personal injury lawyer and the founder of Rafi Law Firm, where he represents individuals and families nationwide in serious injury and wrongful death cases. His practice covers vehicle and trucking accidents, unsafe products, and negligent property claims. Under his leadership, the firm has recovered more than $150 million for clients.
Rafi founded his firm to raise professional and ethical standards in personal injury law, emphasizing preparation, transparency, and client-centered advocacy. He is recognized for his strong trial work, high recovery record, and his ability to explain complex legal issues to juries and the public alike.
Law Firm Experience and Public Service
Before founding Rafi Law Firm, Mike Rafi practiced at Troutman Sanders LLP, an international law firm with over 600 attorneys. There he represented corporate clients in personal injury and commercial litigation, including Georgia’s largest electric utility company. He also served as the firm’s Legal Aid Fellow, handling eviction and housing condition cases for low-income tenants.
Rafi has been President of the DeKalb County Bar Association and served on the board of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Small Firm Section. In addition, he has testified before the Georgia State House on tort reform issues and is active in community safety initiatives across Georgia.
Education and Early Life
Rafi earned his Juris Doctor, with honors, from the University of Georgia School of Law. During law school, he excelled in advocacy, serving on both the National Moot Court and National Mock Trial Teams. He won the Ralph J. Beaird Closing Argument and Talmadge Moot Court Competitions, was named Outstanding Mock Trial Advocate, and was inducted into the Lumpkin Inn of Court and the National Order of the Barristers.
He graduated with honors from Furman University, where he captained the Mock Trial Team and served as an Admissions Ambassador. Before law school, he worked for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and later for news organizations including Fox News Channel in New York and Cox Broadcasting in Washington, D.C.
Major Cases and Actions
Rafi has led numerous multimillion-dollar injury and wrongful death cases to settlement and verdict, though specific case names and docket numbers are not publicly listed. His work includes securing major recoveries for victims of negligent property owners and trucking companies. He continues to represent victims of serious crimes and unsafe premises across Georgia.
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Rafi frequently contributes to professional publications on trial strategy, opening statements, and evidence. His writing focuses on improving advocacy skills among trial lawyers. He is a regular national speaker on trial practice, firm management, and social media in law. He is slated to present at the 2025 Lex Summit.
Public Image and Focus
Rafi is among the most followed attorneys on social media, with more than 800 million total views across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. He uses his platforms to educate the public about legal rights, trial work, and firm management. His approachable, plain-language videos have helped build public understanding of personal injury law and courtroom strategy.
He has received honors including Law.com’s Distinguished Leader Award, and recognition from Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine, and Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite.
Personal Life
Mike Rafi lives in Atlanta with his wife Ashley, their children, and their dogs. Together they co-host Married to the Law, a podcast that discusses life, family, and the legal profession. Rafi continues to mentor students at UGA Law and volunteers with local advocacy and safety organizations.
Fast Facts
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Founder and lead attorney, Rafi Law Firm, Atlanta
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More than $150 million recovered for clients
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Former associate, Troutman Sanders LLP
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President, DeKalb County Bar Association (past)
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Testified before Georgia State House on tort reform
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J.D., University of Georgia School of Law (with honors)
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B.A., Furman University (with honors)
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Frequent national speaker and legal educator
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800 million+ video views across social media
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Recipient of Distinguished Leader Award (Law.com)
