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Michael William Horst

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  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Licensed for 18 years
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About Michael

I grew up in Toledo, Ohio. I knew from when I was young I wanted to be an attorney. I received bachelor degrees from Miami (OH) University in 1998, graduating cum laude. I then went on to attend law school at Wake Forest University School of Law where I earned my Juris Doctor in 2001. Shortly after graduating law school, I passed the Georgia Bar and began my career.

I have been practicing law continuously since 2001. During the first 14½ years my practice was focused on representing companies and insurers in personal injury actions. My specialty was defending truck drivers, motor carriers, and their insurers. For the most part, I enjoyed the legal work but the case’s results often left me empty and unfulfilled. When I did my job well, an injured person’s recovery was limited or, in some cases, eliminated. I It was the best decision of my career. I enjoy being part of the solution instead of one of the many obstacles standing between the injured person and their just compensation.needed more from my profession.  In 2015, I transformed my practice. Instead of representing companies and insurers, I changed to filing lawsuits against them.  

When I am not practicing law, I can be found in Alpharetta spending time with my wife and two kids. My weekends are spent on soccer fields and/or basketball courts. If I am not with my family, I am likely cheering on my beloved Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Indians.

 

Practice areas

Spinal cord injuryWrongful deathTransportationCar accident
  1. Car accident: 50%

  2. Transportation: 25%

  3. Wrongful death: 15%

  4. Spinal cord injury: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

3030 Royal Boulevard South
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Horst Pirkle & Shewmaker, LLC

3030 Royal Boulevard South
Suite 125
Alpharetta, GA, 30022

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 200110/31/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2019
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2018
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2017
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of GeorgiaMember2001 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Smart Business – AtlantaCrash Course2010
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Law JournalPersonal Injury Statute of Limitations: Tolled While Criminal Prosecution is Pending2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Wake Forest University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
Miami of Ohio UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1998
Miami of Ohio UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1998

Attorney endorsements

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Sherard Dixon, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 23, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Michael is a trustworthy and competent lawyer. I highly recommend him.

David Van Sant, Car accident Attorney on Aug 21, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

I have known Mike for many years and endorse him without hesitation.

Darl Champion, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael is a well respected attorney who follows the highest ethical standards. He has worked at some of the top law firms in Georgia. His prior experience defending insurers and trucking companies provides him with a unique insight into how the insurance companies defend personal injury cases. Because he knows how the defense industry works, he can create and implement strategies to make sure his clients' claims are successful. I endorse this lawyer.

Matthew Swanson, Car accident Attorney on Aug 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael and his firm provide quality representation to people injured as a result of the negligence of others. I endorse Michael as a knowledgeable and effective trial attorney.

Dustin Davies, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Mike. He is a very knowledgeable and capable attorney with great experience.

Shawn Kalfus, Wrongful death Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mike has an encyclopedic knowledge of transportation law and personal injury defense. He has a wealth of experience and is one of the top rising lawyers in the industry.

Zachary Shewmaker, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Mike is one of the most skilled attorneys I have encountered. He spots and handles issues that most attorneys would not even consider, much less analyze. I highly recommend anyone looking for a vigorous and bright attorney hire Mike for their insurance defense, personal injury defense, or commercial litigation matters.

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