Michael Breslin focuses his practice on technology-based litigation, privacy and data security issues, and publicity rights. Mr. Breslin has direct experience with data privacy and security breach issues, litigation involving claims concerning trade secret misappropriation, confidential information and computer systems protection, consumer class action defense (particularly in the internet retailing area), software licensing and implementation, unfair and deceptive e-commerce practices, e-mail and digital media marketing, and restrictive covenant drafting and litigation. He is also skilled in electronic discovery and computer forensics evidence, and has represented some of the nation’s largest online and technology-focused service providers and retailers, including Fortune 500 companies, in a variety of matters.

Mr. Breslin has been recognized as a Georgia "Rising Star" in General Litigation by SuperLawyers magazine in 2011 and 2012.

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D. (2005)
    cum laude
  • University of Georgia, B.B.A., Management of Information Systems (2002)
    summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia (2005)

Court Admissions

  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Who We Are

What fully engaged means to me:

Making your clients' business your business. By committing yourself to learning the intricacies of your clients' operations and industries you are able to fully understand their goals so that you can anticipate their needs. There is no substitute for a genuine appreciation of the issues our clients face, so the aim is to be more than just outside counsel. You strive to integrate yourself into your client's team and inherit your client's objectives. Being fully engaged like this allows you to effectively represent your clients' interests with poise and confidence.

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Michael J. Breslin

Experience Highlights

Litigated consumer credit and credit rating dispute on behalf of a global leader in information solutions
Representing a global leader in information solutions in numerous individual and class actions arising out of consumer credit and credit rating more
Trade secrets litigation for a major physician staffing and placement firm
The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a major physician staffing and placement firm in an action against a competitor and former employee to more
Breach of contract litigation for Dash Crofts
Served as local counsel and lead trial counsel for Dash Crofts, of Seals & Crofts, a popular 1970s folk rock group, in defending claims for more
Contract litigation for investment arm of insurance company
Achieved favorable settlement on behalf of client on its claims for breach of mortgage loan purchase agreement. more