Atty. John Michael Childers

Atty. John Michael Childers

Mr. John Michael Childers is a lawyer practicing energy transactions and acquisitions, environmental and natural resources, energy/utility regulation and 5 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Childers at a glance

John Michael Childers is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1990). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Auburn University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Michael Childers is a lawyer practicing energy transactions and acquisitions, environmental and natural resources, energy/utility regulation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at Balch & Bingham LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Childers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Childers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Michael Childers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Michael Childers is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Michael Childers is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Georgia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Michael Childers is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Childers

Where is John Michael Childers's law office located?
John Michael Childers's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Balch & Bingham LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Childers handle?
John Michael Childers focuses on business, m&a, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Michael Childers practiced law?
John Michael Childers has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John Michael Childers go to law school?
John Michael Childers earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact John Michael Childers for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Childers directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Michael Childers received?
John Michael Childers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
- 1990
B.S.
Auburn University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1990

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