Michael Kane
About Michael Kane
Michael Kane is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Michael Kane is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Hansford McDaniel LLC
Education: University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
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