Atty. Michael L. Van Cise
Michael L. Van Cise is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates.
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Michael L. Van Cise is a trusts attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. Educated at University of Georgia (JD, 2006) and Mercer University (BA, 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael L. Van Cise is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates
- Michael L., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 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.
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