Nils Okeson

Associate

Atlanta, Georgia

Nils Okeson is an associate attorney in the Litigation Practice Group, specializing in litigation and negotiation, with a focus on tort defense litigation.
 
Mr. Okeson’s experience in tort defense litigation includes jury trials in federal, superior, and state courts. His legal proficiency extends to appellate briefs, mediations, depositions, motion arguments, and general trial practice, underscoring his versatility and legal expertise.
 
Beyond tort defense, Mr. Okeson has significant experience in contract and business litigation. He has successfully managed and won numerous jury and bench trials, conducted complex depositions, and negotiated settlements, both inside and outside of mediation.
 
Mr. Okeson earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia where he studied mathematics with a concentration in probability and statistics. Outside of the office, he enjoys surfing anywhere and anytime he can find a solid break.


Affiliations

  • American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
  • American Bar Association Litigation Section
  • Atlanta Bar Association

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Virginia, B.A., Mathematics

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia

Courts

  • Court of Appeals of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

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