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Halsey G. Knapp, Jr., Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

focused on Business, Construction, and Litigation

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Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst LLC.

Based in
Atlanta, GEORGIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Construction · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Construction, and Litigation matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Halsey G. Knapp, Jr.: Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst LLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Halsey takes on

Halsey concentrates on business, construction, litigation, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Halsey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Halsey 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 Halsey agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Halsey takes construction 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 Halsey agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Halsey 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 Halsey agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Halsey takes real estate 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 Halsey agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. — business lawyer in Atlanta

Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Krevolin & Horst LLC.

Halsey Knapp is a trial lawyer who regularly advises clients on crisis management and best practices with particular emphasis on business arrangements, real estate transactions, graceful employment departures, legal ethics, and more antagonistic, high stakes, business divorces and business litigation. As a seasoned negotiator, Halsey frequently handles relationship issues with lawyers, clients, suppliers, competitors, owners, operators and the occasional government prosecutor or regulator. Although Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (“Chambers”) cited Halsey for being a “talented trial lawyer noted for being tenacious,” Halsey also brings a “solution-oriented” approach to disputes. Halsey brings judgment and wisdom to any negotiating table. His most prized award is being named 2022 Best Mentor in Atlanta by the Fulton County Daily Report in recognition of his commitment to the very talented young lawyers around him that he continuously counsels on how to be professional, game changing trial lawyers.

Halsey received his undergraduate degree in 1977 from Cornell University before earning his law degree in 1980 from Emory University School of Law, where he received the Best Brief Award in the Law Day Competition and served as President of the Student Bar Association. His association with Emory continues to this day as a Master, Executive Committee Member, and former President of the Cooper Inn of Court. Halsey has always been an active member of the legal community and is currently serving as the president of the Eleventh Circuit Historical Society, the State Bar of Georgia’s state-wide Business Court Committee, and just finished serving as the Vice Chair on the State Bar of Georgia’s Disciplinary Review Board. Halsey frequently speaks on jury selection, crisis management, business litigation and alternate dispute resolution topics.

Working with Halsey on a business matter

Halsey Knapp is a trial lawyer who regularly advises clients on crisis management and best practices with particular emphasis on business arrangements, real estate transactions, graceful employment departures, legal ethics, and more antagonistic, high stakes, business divorces and business litigation. As a seasoned negotiator, Halsey frequently handles relationship issues with lawyers, clients,…

Clients Halsey works with

Halsey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, construction, and litigation matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Emory University

    J.D. · 1980

Halsey studied at J.D. in Emory University.

Law school and academic background

Halsey completed J.D. in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Halsey runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Halsey has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).

Locations

Halsey G. Knapp, Jr.'s office in Atlanta

Halsey's primary office is at 1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Krevolin & Horst LLC

1201 West Peachtree Street, NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

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Hiring guide

How to hire Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Halsey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Halsey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Halsey'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; Halsey 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 Halsey

Halsey 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. Halsey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Halsey'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 Halsey G. Knapp, Jr.

  • How much does it cost to hire Halsey for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Halsey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Halsey offer a free consultation?

    Halsey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Halsey's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Halsey'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. Halsey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Halsey take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Halsey 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 — Halsey 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 Halsey?

    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. Halsey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Halsey accepting new business clients right now?

    Halsey'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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