Alissa C. Atkins

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Alissa C. Atkins: Attorney with Atkins David Smith LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Alissa is the Hiring Partner at Atkins David, LLC. For over 20 years, she has practiced exclusively in the area of workers’ compensation defense, representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators throughout Georgia. She handles all aspects of workers’ compensation claims, and has a vast knowledge of the Board’s hearing and appellate process. Her skills are often requested to resolve difficult matters and close lingering claims.

At the request of clients, Alissa frequently speaks at seminars reviewing major case law updates, legislative changes, and other matters of interest. She monitors pending legislation for the firm’s clients, and has participated in legislative committee hearings. Her opinions on pending legislative changes have been quoted in a national business publication.

Alissa graduated magna cum laude from Suffolk University in Boston with an honors degree in History. She received her J.D. from Georgia State University School of Law, where she served as Vice President of the Moot Court Board. The four years she spent as a litigation paralegal between college and law school give her a unique perspective on the practice of law and allow her to better see all sides of a case.

Alissa is a member of the Workers’ Compensation sections of the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association. She is also involved in the Atlanta Claims Association.

Alissa has earned a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV Preeminent, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Workers Compensation Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Suffolk University, B.A., History - magna cum laude, 1993
Law School Attended:
Georgia State University School of Law, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Georgia
Memberships:
Atlanta Bar Association; State Bar of Georgia (Member, Workers Compensation Section).
ISLN:
916475664

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/25/10 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/19/10 in Workers Compensation Defense

    very professiional, knoledgeable fair as well as a pleasure to deal with

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/18/10 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/06/10 in Workers Compensation Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/06/10 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/30/10 in Workers Compensation

    I have known Alissa for 9 plus years and I have always been impressed with her knowledge of the law and her overall abilities as a workers' compensation defense attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/28/10 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/28/10 in Workers Compensation

    In my dealings with her she has been prepared, ethical and overall very good to deal with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/28/10 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Alissa Atkins is both a personal friend as well as a colleague and worthy opponent. I have worked with Alissa over the past ten years, initially as a co-worker and insurance defense attorney, and more recently, as opposing counsel where she and I ar... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/25/10 in Workers Compensation

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Contact Information:

470-826-0097  Phone

404-446-4499  Fax

www.atkinsdavid.com

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