Thomas O. Sippel

Atlanta, GA


Thomas O. Sippel

Atlanta, GA


Tom Sippel’s practice focuses on litigation matters in the firm’s Atlanta office, bringing more than 25 years of legal and industry experience to MGC.

Prior to joining the firm, he served as the managing attorney for Georgia and Tennessee staff legal offices of The Hartford Insurance Group, as well as the managing member of an insurance defense firm in Atlanta. Tom represents defendants in a wide variety of litigation cases, including premises, auto, commercial, wrongful death and professional liability, and carriers in first party claims and insurance fraud investigations.

Tom has been married for over 20 years to his wife, Lisa, and together they share twin girls. He spends his free time with his family, playing golf, gardening and reading historical nonfiction.

Practice Areas


Adulterated Food

Alcohol Liability

Bad Faith

Commercial & Business Litigation

Construction Litigation

Director & Officer Liability/Fiduciary

Government/Municipal Liability

Litigation

Nursing Home Liability

Premises Liability

Products Liability

Management & Professional Liability

Slander & Defamation

Trucking & Transportation

Insurance Coverage

Curriculum Vitae


Education (2)
  • Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (JD)
  • University of Georgia (BA)
Professional Memberships (5)
  • Atlanta Claims Association (2013-Present: Board Member)
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
  • Risk Insurance Management Society
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Bar Admissions (6)
  • Tennessee (2000)
  • Washington, DC (1998)
  • Georgia (1996)
  • US District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia
  • US District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
  • US District Court, District of Maryland
Publications (1)
  • “Jurisdiction Issues in Workers’ Compensation Claims”
    DRI Workers’ Compensation Courier, Fall 2005
Community Involvements (2)
  • Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (2010-Present)
  • Bachman Community Center (2004-2008: Board Member)