Michael D. "Mike" Kabat
About Michael D. Kabat
Michael D. Kabat is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Michael D. Kabat is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Kabat Chapman & Ozmer LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Atlanta, GA
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