Matthew J. "Matt" Gilligan
About Matthew J. Gilligan
Matthew J. Gilligan is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Matthew J. Gilligan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Hall, Gilligan, Roberts & Shanlever LLP
Education: University of Georgia, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Atlanta, GA
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