Overview

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is a leading litigation firm, with attorneys nationally in 31 offices in seventeen states. FMG serves clients through its practice sections in Appellate Advocacy, Commercial Litigation/Directors & Officers, Construction & Design Law, Data Security, Privacy & Technology, Financial Services and Banking, Government Law, Insurance Coverage and Extra-Contractual Liability, Labor and Employment, Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions and Tort & Catastrophic Loss. With offices in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, FMG attorneys serve as trusted counsel to corporations and governments throughout the country, providing practical, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for legal issues.

The FMG Difference

  • Experienced, responsive partners serve as your "personal lawyer"
  • Long-term relationships built on trust
  • Efficient, cost-effective legal solutions

Our Attorneys

FMG attorneys have earned a national reputation for achieving practical, successful results in their practice areas. Each of the firm's practice group leaders and many of the firm's attorneys have been named a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine and a lot of them are also recognized by Best Lawyers. Our attorneys are diverse, bright and tenacious - always advocating for their clients' best interests. We have handled civil disputes and litigation proceedings in state and federal courts throughout the country, including before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Founded:
1997
Size:
439
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Practice Areas:
21
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
61

Rankings

National

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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law
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Insurance Law
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Litigation - Construction
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Regional

Atlanta

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Atlanta
Commercial Litigation
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Atlanta
Employment Law - Management
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Atlanta
Insurance Law
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Atlanta
Litigation - Construction
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Atlanta
Litigation - Insurance
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Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Firm Leadership

Select Clients

AGCO Corporation Apollo MD C.W. Matthews Clayton County, GA Douglas County, GA Great West Casualty Company Kids II Monitor Liability Managers Rockdale County School District Ruby Tuesday Scottsdale Insurance Company Southern Health Partners Staffmark Travelers United Forming, Inc.

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Freeman Mathis & Gary is our primary insurance defense law firm in Atlanta. We have received quality representation for our insureds throughout all phases of litigation, including appellate representation.
John Rowe
Claim Counsel – Scottsdale Insurance Company
Employment Law - Management
Freeman Mathis & Gary handle high-profile cases involving governmental liability defense and appellate matters, almost all of which are in federal court involving complex factual and legal issues. This is a top-tier firm, second to none.
Joe Latronico
Travelers Insurance
Insurance Law
The Freeman Mathis & Gary lawyers that I work with are extremely knowledgeable, always prepared, and very effective as advocates.
Chris Greene
VP and General Counsel – Canal Insurance Company

Rankings

National

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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law
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Insurance Law
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Litigation - Construction
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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Employment Law - Management
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Labor Law - Management
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Regional

Atlanta

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Atlanta
Commercial Litigation
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Atlanta
Employment Law - Management
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Atlanta
Insurance Law
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Atlanta
Litigation - Construction
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Atlanta
Litigation - Insurance
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Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Atlanta
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
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Atlanta
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Atlanta
Construction Law
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Atlanta
Labor Law - Management
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Litigation - Intellectual Property

Boston

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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law
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Insurance Law
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Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Litigation - Construction
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Litigation - Insurance
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Boston
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Chicago

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Chicago
Insurance Law

Cleveland

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Cleveland
Insurance Law
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Cleveland
Commercial Litigation

Columbus-OH

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Municipal Law
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Columbus-OH
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Commercial Litigation
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Employment Law - Management
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Insurance Law
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Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Civil Rights Law

Hartford

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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Litigation - Insurance
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
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Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Lexington

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Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Litigation - Construction
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Litigation - Insurance
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Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Commercial Litigation
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Los Angeles

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Los Angeles
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation

Nashville

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Nashville
Commercial Litigation
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Nashville
Construction Law

New Jersey

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New Jersey
Insurance Law

Philadelphia

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Philadelphia
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Philadelphia
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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Philadelphia
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Scottsdale

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Insurance Law
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Litigation - Insurance

Practice Areas

Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 18 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Aviation Law
  • Bad Faith
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Coverage
  • Education Law
  • Employment
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Liability Insurance
  • Patent Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Tort
  • Transportation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP proudly has 61 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Awards

Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Lexwork International
Best Lawyers Best Law Firms US News - 2018-20
A Go-to Firm for Litigation - Furtune Magazine and Corporate Counsel Magazine
Leading Law Firm for Labor & Employment Law - Chambers USA
Recommended Litigation Firm for 2015 - Benchmark Litigation
Atlanta's Top 10 Fastest Growing Law Firms by Size and Revenue - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Offices & Contacts

Atlanta, GA
100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30339-5948
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Scottsdale, AZ
6720 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 310
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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El Segundo, CA
1960 East Grand Avenue, Suite 1260
El Segundo, CA 90245
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Los Angeles, CA
550 South Hope Street. Suite 2200
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2631
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Roseville, CA
1013 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 250
Roseville, CA 95678-1365
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San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3580
San Francisco, CA 94104-6702
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San Rafael, CA
Seal Beach, CA
3030 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 200
Seal Beach, CA 90740-2713
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Walnut Creek, CA
1850 Mt Diablo Boulevard, Suite 510
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Denver, CO
Hartford, CT
CityPlace II, Sixth Floor
185 Asylum Street
Hartford, CT 06103
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Maitland, FL
901 N. Lake Destiny Road, Suite 450
Maitland, FL 32751
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Miami, FL
9130 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 2000
Miami, FL 33156
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Tampa, FL
2502 North Rocky Point Drive, Suite 550
Tampa, FL 33607-1447
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Forest Park, GA
Savannah, GA
Chicago, IL
33 North Dearborn Street Suite 1430
Chicago, IL 60602
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Lexington, KY
2525 Harrodsburg Road Suite 500
Lexington, KY 40504-3359
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Boston, MA
Cherry Hill, NJ
Three Executive Campus, Suite 350
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-4127
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Newark, NJ
One Riverfront Plaza, Suite 910
1037 Raymond Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07102-5436
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New York, NY
Five Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10001-1810
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Cleveland, OH
3201 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 190
Cleveland, OH 44122
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Columbus, OH
65 East State Street, Suite 2550
Columbus, OH 43215
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Cranberry Township, PA
Philadelphia, PA
1600 Market Street, Suite 1210
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7401
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Providence, RI
10 Dorrance Street, Suite 700
Providence, RI 02903-2014
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Nashville, TN
Plano, TX
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