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Wilensky holds a [[Bachelor's degree]] from [[University of Georgia]] and a [[Juris Doctor]] from [[University of Maryland]]. |
Wilensky holds a [[Bachelor's degree]] from [[University of Georgia]] and a [[Juris Doctor]] from [[University of Maryland]]. |
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After graduating cum laude from the University of Georgia, he earned his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. While in law school, a passion to protect and advocate for others developed. There he served as a federal law clerk to United States District Court Judge Richard D. Bennett, worked a full year with the Baltimore Public Defender felony division, and handled an appeal in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals under the Third Year Law Student Act. Mike continues his pursuit of justice on behalf of Georgia citizens who have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one or life-changing injuries, and his courtroom experience fulfills his desire to ensure all Georgians receive equal protection under the law. |
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As an advocate for his clients, Mike has been recognized among Georgia Trend’s “Legal Elite” four years in a row and has received the highest rating available by Martindale-Hubbell. In 2017, Mike was selected to become a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 for civil plaintiff attorneys and was recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates with the award of 2017 Georgia Top 40 Litigation Lawyer Under 40 in the State of Georgia. |
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==Political career== |
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Wilensky was elected to the [[Georgia House of Representatives]] in 2018. |
Wilensky was elected to the [[Georgia House of Representatives]] in 2018. |
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Revision as of 15:37, 5 January 2019
Mike Wilensky | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Dunwoody, Georgia |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
| Profession | Attorney and Politician |
| Website | matthewforgeorgia |
Mike Wilensky is a Georgia state representative from Dunwoody, Georgia. A member of the Democrat Party, he defeated Republican Party opponent Ken Wright in November 2018.[1]
Early life and career
Wilensky holds a Bachelor's degree from University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from University of Maryland.
Wilensky was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2018.