Atty. David M. Atkinson
David M. Atkinson is a founding partner of Marsh Atkinson & Brantley.
Insurance Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About David M. Atkinson at a Glance
David M. Atkinson is a insurance attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Marsh Atkinson & Brantley. Educated at William & Mary Law School (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David M. Atkinson
- David M. Atkinson is a founding partner of Marsh Atkinson & Brantley
- He has been a trial lawyer since 1991, focusing on civil litigation defense, including tort claims, products liability, insurance coverage, bad faith, construction litigation, business disputes and intellectual property
- He has served as lead trial counsel in federal and state courts throughout Georgia and the Southeast, as well as appellate counsel before the Supreme Court of Georgia, Court of Appeals of Georgia and United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- A regular speaker on insurance and litigation matters, David has chaired annual seminars presented by The Seminar Group titled, “Bad Faith Claims: Extra-Contractual Liability in Georgia,” “Georgia Insurance Law” and “Insurance in the Construction Industry.” David is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Litigation Section), American Bar Association (Litigation Section, Tort and Insurance Practice Section and Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee), Atlanta Bar Association, International Association of Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, Federal Bar Association, Lawyers Club of Atlanta and Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
- He has also been elected as a fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial lawyer society
- David earned his B.A., cum laude, in 1988 from Washington and Lee University and J.D. in 1991 from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary
- He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1991
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Atkinson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Insurance Law in Atlanta
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Atlanta Choose David M. Atkinson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David M. Atkinson's practice in the field of insurance.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means David M. Atkinson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means David M. Atkinson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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