Bob Cheeley
Robert David Cheeley is an American lawyer and a notable figure in the legal and political landscape of the U.S. state of Georgia. 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 2020 United States presidential election.
Early life and education
Cheeley was born and raised in Buford, Georgia. He attended Buford City Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating in 1975. He later attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in political science in 1978 and a Juris Doctor from the Georgia School of Law in 1982.Career
Cheeley is a founding member and the managing partner of Cheeley Law Group, LLC, located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Over the course of his career, he has secured over $600 million 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 General Motors, Toyota Motor Company, Suzuki, Nissan Motor Company, and Ford Motor Company. One of his most notable cases was Moseley vs. General Motors, which resulted in a verdict of $105 million in Atlanta 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.