August 20, 2026. Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex is pleased to announce that founding partner Nikolai Makarenko, Jr. has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law in the Greater Atlanta region for 2027. He is also recognized in the Best Lawyers categories of Insurance Law; Litigation – Insurance; and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for a specialty and metropolitan location per edition. The award is granted to individual lawyers who received the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region.
“It is truly an honor to be recognized by my peers as the 2027 Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law in the Atlanta Metro area,” said partner Nik Makarenko. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from fellow attorneys whose opinions I value and respect. I share this honor with my partners and colleagues at GMKE, whose professionalism and commitment to excellence contribute to every successful outcome we achieve on behalf of our clients.”
Nik formed Groth & Makarenko, LLC with Paul Groth in June 2007. His experience trying hundreds of jury trials has earned him the reputation of being a seasoned and successful litigator who utilizes his legal knowledge to pursue the best results possible for his clients, whether in the courtroom or via alternative dispute resolution.
Nik’s practice focuses on auto, premises, general liability, and commercial transportation defense. He handles defense in both personal lines and commercial cases that involve trucks and motor common carriers. He is admitted to practice before all state courts in Georgia, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Nik is a member of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, DRI, CLM, Atlanta Claims Association, and past president of the Torts and Insurance Practice Section of the State Bar in Georgia. He is AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and the Best Lawyers in America.
In addition to Nik’s recognition, Paul Groth, Ankur Trivedi, and Amanda Coop were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Kevin A. James was named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
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