Atty. Michael J. Athans

Atty. Michael J. Athans

Mr. Michael J.

Atlanta Atlanta 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Athans at a glance

Michael J. Athans is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Gilson Athans P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2003). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1982) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1979). Active member of State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association Atlanta Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael J. Athans is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage litigation, commercial litigation, product liability and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Michael practices at Gilson Athans P.C. in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Athans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Athans 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.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael J. Athans is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Michael J. Athans

Where is Michael J. Athans's law office located?
Michael J. Athans's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Gilson Athans P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Athans handle?
Michael J. Athans focuses on business, product liability, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Michael J. Athans practiced law?
Michael J. Athans has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Michael J. Athans go to law school?
Michael J. Athans earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Michael J. Athans for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1982
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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