Evan Atkinson
About Evan Atkinson
Evan Atkinson is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Evan Atkinson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Austin, Texas
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Dykema Gossett PLLC
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Austin, TX
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