Dana K. Maine, Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
focused on Business, Government, and Insurance
Atlanta, GA
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Dana K. Maine is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Government, and Insurance.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GEORGIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Government · Insurance
- Handles Business, Government, and Insurance matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Municipal Law (Atlanta) (2013).
About Dana K. Maine: Dana K. Maine is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Government, and Insurance.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Dana takes on
Dana concentrates on business, government, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Dana takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Dana takes government matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Dana takes insurance matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Dana takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Dana K. Maine — business lawyer in Atlanta
Dana K. Maine is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Government, and Insurance.
Dana Maine is a founding attorney of FMG and is a member of the Firm's Executive Committee. Her practice focuses on professional liability defense and governmental litigation.
Ms. Maine heads the firm's Professional Liability National Practice Section, including Lawyer's (LPL) and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) practice groups. She has defended attorneys, insurance agents, real estate agents, teachers, corporate officers, and other professionals. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN), which is a national association of select law firms with significant professional liability practices. She also serves on the leadership committee for the Professional Liability Committee within the Defense Research Institute.
Ms. Maine also is a former Chair of the Governmental Law Committee for the Defense Research Institute and is recognized as a leading national authority on land use and zoning, law enforcement, and civil rights litigation. She has tried all types of local government lawsuits and has argued a number of significant Section 1983 and constitutional appellate matters before the Georgia Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
A graduate of Agnes Scott College (B.A.), Ms. Maine received her law degree from Emory University (J.D.), where she was a member of the Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal. She has spoken throughout the country on professional liability issues and governmental law. Ms. Maine is a graduate of the Atlanta Regional Commissioner's Leadership Institute, and she also is active in a number of other civic and professional organizations in metropolitan Atlanta.
How Dana handles business matters
Dana Maine is a founding attorney of FMG and is a member of the Firm's Executive Committee. Her practice focuses on professional liability defense and governmental litigation. Ms. Maine heads the firm's Professional Liability National Practice Section, including Lawyer's (LPL) and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) practice groups. She has defended attorneys, insurance agents, real estate…
The kind of cases Dana takes
Dana reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, government, and insurance matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Emory University
J.D. · 1991
Agnes Scott College
B.A. · 1987
Jurisdictions
Dana's state bar admissions
Georgia, State Bar o
ACTIVE
Dana studied at J.D. in Emory University and B.A. in Agnes Scott College.
Law school and academic background
Dana completed J.D. in Emory University and B.A. in Agnes Scott College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dana runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Dana has received 27 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Municipal Law (Atlanta)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , "Women In The Law", 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Super Lawyer, 2010-present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2009-present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , "Lawyer of the Year" for Municipal Law, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Atlanta Magazine's
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorneys in Georgia, 2010-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Premier Top 100 Trial Attorneys in the State of Georgia
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Municipal Law (Atlanta) (2013). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026).
Locations
Dana K. Maine's office in Atlanta
Dana's primary office is at 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1600, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339-5948. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Dana K. Maine — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dana charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dana will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dana
Dana discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dana confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dana's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dana K. Maine
How much does it cost to hire Dana for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dana walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dana offer a free consultation?
Dana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Dana's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dana take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Dana is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dana will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dana?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dana accepting new business clients right now?
Dana's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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