Michael Harrison has more than 40 years of experience in the areas of corporate and partnership taxation. He represents business organizations and entrepreneurs, commercial real estate developers and lending institutions in a variety of business and commercial law matters, including transactions involving private equity, venture capital, international law, corporate law, partnership law and mergers and acquisitions.
Mike provides clients the unique perspective of a lawyer who also holds advanced tax and business degrees. With his background and education, Mike understands business and how legal matters mesh with business operations. He can interpret financial statements for his clients and advise them on tax issues.
Often assisting small business owners and entrepreneurs, Mike can liaise with a client’s accountant and other advisers to form an effective team. He strives to build relationships with clients and make them as comfortable as possible when working through their legal issues. Overall, Mike wants his clients to succeed and feel they received a fair result from his services.
Before joining Harrison LLP, he was an attorney with Davis Matthews & Quigley. He was selected to be included in the list of “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend magazine and has an AV Preeminent®, Martindale Hubble Peer Review Rating.
Outside of his legal practice, Mike is a business owner himself, the proprietor of a tennis center where he passionately teaches the game. He is most proud of the fact that he has been married for more than 45 years, with two wonderful children and two delightful grandchildren.
Georgia
Texas
University of Miami, LL.M Taxation, 1982
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D., 1981
Georgia State University, MBA in Finance, 1978
Emory University, B.A., 1975
Atlanta Bar Association
Georgia Bar Association, Real Property, Business Law, and Taxation Sections
“Legal Elite,” Georgia Trend
AV Preeminent®, Martindale Hubble Peer Review Rating
Elizabeth A. Garlovsky has been appointed Membership Recruitment Director for the state of Illinois by the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). In this esteemed role, Elizabeth will oversee key responsibilities related to membership recruitment, including strategic planning, outreach, relationship development, and collaboration across internal and external networks.
Chicago Partner, Jonathan E. Strouse was named in the Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers. This guide recognizes the top global tax attorneys based
Partners Elizabeth Lindsey and Kim Martin will kick off the 2025 Family Law Institute on May 30, leading a session titled, “Expedition Everest, Post Majority Support for Disabled Children.” The annual institute brings together top professionals in the family law sector and covers significant developments in the field.
