Michael W. Horst
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
I grew up in Toledo, Ohio. I went to college at Miami (OH) University. I then went to Wake Forest University School of Law.
I have been practicing law since 2001. For more than 14 years, my practice focused on representing companies and insurers in personal injury actions. My specialty was defending truck drivers, motor carriers, and their insurers. I enjoyed the legal work the cases’ results often left me empty and unfulfilled. In 2015, I transformed my practice. Instead of representing companies and insurers, I changed to filing lawsuits against them. I now enjoys being part of the solution instead of one of the many obstacles standing between the injured person and just compensation. It is hard work for sure going up against billion dollar insurance companies but it is made easier by the fact I used to be one of their lawyers. I know their tactics, their strategies, and their ploys.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Shareholder Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Year: 2010 - 2015
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Associate Hall Booth Smith & Slover, PC
Year: 2008 - 2010
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Associate Dennis, Corry, Porter & Smith, L.L.P.
Year: 2003 - 2008
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Associate Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Year: 2001 - 2003
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Trial Attorney Van Sant Law, LLC
Year: 2015 - 2019
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia (2001 - Current)
Publications
Crash Course Smart Business (2010)
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: Tolled While Criminal Prosecution is Pending Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Journal (2009)
Awards
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2015.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawery 2014.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer 2021.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer 2022.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2016.0
Education
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Miami University of Ohio B.S. | Bachelor of Arts and Science
Year: 1998
Honors: Graduated cum laude
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Wake Forest University School of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 2001
Speaking Engagements
Georgia Transportation Law, Legal Conference on Changes in the Law, Denver, CO, 2009, Continental Casualty Company
Georgia Transportation Law, Legal Conference on Changes in the Law, Denver, CO, 2009, Continental Casualty Company
Certifications
- Admitted member: United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia 2007
Websites
Horst Shewmaker, LLC
10745 Westside Way, Suite 165, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
(404) 400-1176