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Provided by Michael A Caplan
Michael Caplan, a founding partner of Caplan Cobb, serves as trial and appellate counsel in complex business disputes, constitutional cases, and class actions.
Michael’s work has been the subject of news coverage in the New York Times, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Fulton County Daily Report. Michael has been selected among the “Legal Elite in Business Law” by Georgia Trend Magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell has honored Michael with its highest rating of AV Preeminent for his legal ability and professional ethics.
Prior to founding Caplan Cobb, Michael served as a law clerk to the Honorable Richard W. Story in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and practiced at Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore LLP.
Focus Areas
Business Litigation
Michael serves as lead counsel to Fortune 100 companies, closely-held businesses, directors, corporate officers, entrepreneurs, and investors. His experience spans a broad array of complex business litigation. He has recovered over $300 million on behalf of business plaintiffs in antitrust, contract, fiduciary-duty, trade secret, and RICO actions. Michael has also successfully defended companies in SEC, FTC, and CFPB investigations, business tort cases, and class actions involving substantial exposure.
Class Actions
Michael prosecutes and defends class actions involving antitrust, employment benefits, telecommunications, and securities fraud. He has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes class actions, securing significant recoveries and favorable resolutions.
Appellate Practice
Michael is known for his appellate work, described as “exceptional,” “of the highest quality,” and “meticulous and incredibly thorough.” He works closely with trial counsel to ensure that appeals are effectively handled, often securing favorable outcomes in complex appellate matters.
Professional & Community Involvement
• Board of Directors, Southern Center for Human Rights
• Board of Directors, Central Outreach and Advocacy Center for the Homeless
• Planning Committee, Annual Georgia Bar Media & Judiciary Conference
• American Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Atlanta Bar Association
• Member, Center for Professional Responsibility
• Barrister, Lumpkin Inn of Court, University of Georgia School of Law
• Indigent Defense Committee, State Bar of Georgia
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I don't trust anyone as much as I do Michael. He is so insightful and considerate of all of the angles in litigation.
He makes me feel as if I am the most important client. I value his common-sense approach and advocacy skills. Needless to say, his professionalism is impeccable.
He's an incredibly strategic litigator, who is great in a courtroom, great with clients and great with opposing counsel. He is just a tremendous litigation force.
I don't trust anyone as much as I do Michael. He is so insightful and considerate of all of the angles in litigation.
He makes me feel as if I am the most important client. I value his common-sense approach and advocacy skills. Needless to say, his professionalism is impeccable.
He's an incredibly strategic litigator, who is great in a courtroom, great with clients and great with opposing counsel. He is just a tremendous litigation force.