Atty. Michael J. King
Michael J. King responds to the legal needs of business clients confronted with actual and potential litigation controversies.
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Michael J. King is a Shareholder based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, trade secrets, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1984). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law J.D. 1984 Member University of North Carolina School of Law J.D. Order of Barristers (—) and University of Virginia B.A. History University of Virginia B.A. 1981 Awarded special honors Member, Holderness Moot Court Bench (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, 2023-Present •Member, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce •Sacristan and Building Committee, St and Brigid Catholic Church •Commissioner, City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Commission, 2005-2010. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. King responds to the legal needs of business clients confronted with actual and potential litigation controversies
- In addition to trial work, Mike provides risk management counseling to clients
- In a varied business practice, he has represented clients with respect to internal disputes involving corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, contract interpretation, real estate, trademark infringement and unfair competition, creditors' rights, landlord rights, libel defense, and business torts (including RICO)
- Mike also represents clients in disputes in fiduciary matters involving officers, directors, trustees and executors
- He has appeared in cases in 26 states, and also has broad experience in appellate work, arbitration and mediation
- Concentrations •Commercial litigation •Media •Landlord and tenant Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, 'Georgia Firm of the Year,' Benchmark Litigation, 2025, 2026 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation, 2015-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2007-2024 •Listed, GaBiz, 'Top Lawyers,' 2024 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - Georgia,” 2018 and 2021 •Listed, Georgia Trend magazine,'Legal Elite,' 2008-2013 •Team Member, a Law360 'Appellate Practice Group of the Year,' 2010 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael J. King is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael J. King is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Michael J. King is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. King is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael J. King is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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