• Contact

  • 678.336.7160
  • mstumpe@taylorenglish.com
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• Practice Areas

  • Premises Liability Litigation
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Dram Shop & Hospitality Litigation
  • Alcohol Beverage Licensing/Consulting

• Education

  • J.D., Univ. of South Carolina School of Law, 1993
  • B.F.A., University of Florida, 1990

• Bar & Court Admissions

  • Georgia and South Carolina
  • Court of Appeals & Supreme Court of Georgia
  • United States District Courts, Georgia & South Carolina

• Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Georgia, State Bar of South Carolina
  • Atlanta Bar Association

Michele Stumpe

Michele Stumpe is a seasoned litigator whose practice concentrates on premises liability, business litigation, hospitality and dram shop litigation, as well as alcohol licensing and consulting. Stumpe regularly assists hospitality and retail clients by providing counsel on preventative measures, training and policy implementation. Ms. Stumpe is a frequent speaker on litigation practices and is a consultant for various trade associations including the Georgia Restaurant Association, Georgia Food Industry Association, and Georgia Association of Convenience Stores. In addition, Ms. Stumpe developed the Responsible Alcohol Sales & Service Workshops offered to owners and licensees of alcohol establishments, attendance at which is mandatory in many jurisdictions. Ms. Stumpe is often called upon to provide expert testimony and consulting. In addition to her hospitality practice, Stumpe represents both individuals and corporations in general litigation matters. Stumpe has won the two highest verdicts ever awarded against the Metropolitan Atlanta Transportation Authority in negligent security cases.

When not practicing law, Stumpe enjoys scuba diving, gardening, golf and volunteer work. She recently founded the Stumpe Foundation, which provides scholarships to school children in Africa.

• Speaking Engagements/Appearances

  • National Business Institute: CLEs on Trial Practice & Litigation- 1999 – Present

    Responsible Alcohol & Tobacco Sales and Service (RASS) Workshops: Developed and presents training for Owners & Licensees now mandated by numerous municipalities: 2000 -Present

    It’s the Law: Alcohol Compliance Training for Employees- 2000 – Present

    B98.5 – Guest Legal Expert – Underage Keg Parties

    Georgia Restaurant Association – Alcohol Compliance Issues

    Georgia Food Industry Association – Alcohol Compliance Issues

    Cobb County Law Enforcement Training Video – “Enforcing Underage
    Drinking Laws” – Consultant & Guest Speaker

• Community Involvement

  • Great Ape Project, International – President (2005–2009), BOD (2004–2009); Legal Advisory Board (2002–2009)

    ABA Sub-Committee on Great Apes, Co-Chair (2009 – present)

    Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Rainbow Representative (1998 – 2008)

    Gorilla Haven, Board of Trustees (2004 – present)

    Northside Youth Organization, Director of Cheerleading (2002 – present)