Kevin R. Stone

Partner

Atlanta, GA
D 678.236.9097
kevin.stone@fmglaw.com

Education

  • J.D., University of Florida – Fredric G. Levin College of Law, 2014
  • M.S., Psychology, University of Florida, 2011
  • B.S., Psychology, Belmont University, 2008

Interdisciplinary Teams

Lawyers Professional Liability

Overview

Kevin R. Stone is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Atlanta office and Vice-Chair of the firm's Lawyers Professional Liability national practice team. Mr. Stone has extensive experience effectively advocating for clients in state and federal trial courts (including jury and bench trials), state and federal appellate courts, the Georgia State-wide Business Court, and arbitration. 

Mr. Stone’s practice includes defending professionals, including attorneys, in lawsuits alleging malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and negligence. He also defends government entities and their employees on a variety of matters, including civil rights cases involving excessive force, false arrest, malicious prosecution and high-speed pursuits. His practice also includes defense of claims involving intentional torts, defamation, nuisance, negligence, trespass, stormwater runoff and premises liability.

He has also successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in fiduciary litigation and complex commercial litigation on a variety of matters, including high stakes contract disputes, shareholder/member disputes, business torts, and class actions.

Mr. Stone received a B.S. in psychology at Belmont University where he ran varsity cross country and track and field. After earning a master’s degree in psychology at the University of Florida, he earned a J.D. at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in law school, Mr. Stone served as an editor of the Florida Law Review and competed for the Florida Moot Court Team. Upon graduation, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif, representing a top 10% class rank.

Bar Admissions

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Georgia

Georgia Court of Appeals

Georgia Supreme Court

State of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Publications & Engagements
Representative Cases & Clients
  • DeThomas Investments, LLC v. LMRK PropCo, LLC, 918 S.E.2d 601 (Ga. Ct. App. 2025) (reversing denial of motion to dismiss city in case alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, civil conspiracy, tortious interference, nuisance, inverse condemnation, and breach of easement)
  • WS CE Resort Owner, LLC v. Holland, 315 Ga. 691 (2023) (vacating declaratory judgment imposing implied easement on golf course)
  • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Am. Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 365 Ga. App. 555 (2022) (reversing entry of default judgment)
  • McClaren Mill Office Park II Condominium Association v. Fidelity Bank, (Ga. App. Oct. 28, 2022) (A22A0837) (unreported) (affirming summary judgment on suit alleging breach of fiduciary duty and negligence)
  • Harrell v. Bank of Am., N.A., 813 F. App’x 397 (11th Cir. 2020) (affirming dismissal of complaint alleging claims under RESPA, FDCPA, and TILA)
  • Madison Retail, LLC v. Worthen, (Ga. App. Oct. 23, 2020) (A20A1450) (unreported) (affirming summary judgment in breach of contract action)
  • Lalonde v. Taylor English Duma, LLP, 349 Ga. App. 853 (2019) (affirming summary judgment in legal malpractice suit)
  • RES-GA McDonough, LLC v. Taylor English Duma LLP, 302 Ga. 444 (2017) (affirming dismissal of legal malpractice suit)
  • Bien-Aime v. Vice, 624 F. App’x 726 (11th Cir. 2015) (affirming summary judgment for police officers in case alleging excessive force)
Affiliations
  • Leadership Sandy Springs, Class of 2023
  • Community Assistance Center, Board Member
Awards and Recognition

  • 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ 
Classes/Seminars Taught