Robert David Cheeley (known as Bob Cheeley) is an American lawyer and a notable figure in the legal and political landscape of the

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. He is known for his involvement in high-profile cases, including election-related lawsuits and cases against major corporations. Cheeley has also been involved in controversies related to the

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Early life and education

Cheeley was born and raised in

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. He attended Buford City Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating in 1975. He later attended the

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, where he earned a degree in political science in 1978 and a

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from the

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in 1982.

Career

Cheeley is a founding member and the managing partner of Cheeley Law Group, LLC, located in

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. Over the course of his career, he has secured over six hundred million dollars in jury verdicts and settlements, most of which have been against insurers and publicly traded corporations. Cheeley has represented clients in lawsuits against major automakers such as

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, and

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. One of his most notable cases was ''Moseley vs. General Motors'', which resulted in a verdict of $105 million dollars in

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in 1993. In 2019, Cheeley was involved in a multimillion-dollar fee dispute with his former law firm, Butler Wooten & Peak. The dispute was resolved through mediation.

Political involvement

Cheeley has been involved in political cases, including election-related lawsuits. After the

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, he participated in public hearings before Georgia state lawmakers where he and other allies of former President

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pushed baseless fraud claims.

Indictment for racketeering

In 2023, Cheeley was indicted by

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District Attorney

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on 10 state crimes, including violating Georgia’s anti-

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law,

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, and soliciting a public officer to violate their oath.

Personal life

Cheeley is married to Lisa Ackerman Cheeley, and they have three grown children, David, Amelia, and Harrison, and one grandchild. He is a long-standing member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Cheeley is a member of

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in Johns Creek, Georgia, where he has been attending since 1992.

References

External links

Cheeley Law Group, LLC
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