Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser and Eidex was founded as Groth & Makerenko in 2007 by founding Partners Paul Groth and Nik Makarenko. During that time the firm earned a well deserved reputation as one of the most experienced civil defense trial firms. The firm experienced steady growth and became one of the premier civil defense firms the Atlanta Metropolitan area. In 2018 Partners Jay Eidex and Joseph Kaiser joined the firm. Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex currently maintains a roster of clients that include some of the largest insurance companies in the United States.
Partners

Paul L. Groth, Esq.

Nikolai Makarenko, Jr., Esq.

Joseph A. Kaiser, Esq.

Jay F. Eidex, Esq.
Associate Attorneys

Ryan O. Bell, Esq.

D. Nathan Chong, Esq.

Mallory Daniel, Esq.

Donna A. Davis, Esq.

Roberta Ann "Bobbie Ann" Henderson, Esq.

James Hughes, Esq.

Kevin A. James, Esq.

Eric Jorgensen, Esq.

Davis Lackey, Esq.

Douglas A. MacKimm, Esq.

Regina Taylor, Esq.

Ankur P. Trivedi, Esq.

Deborah Nogueira-Yates, Esq.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Groth, Makarenko, Kaiser & Eidex (GMKE) recognizes and embraces its unique culture by prioritizing diversity and inclusion at all levels of the firm.
This allows for more attentive, responsive, and communicative relationships to develop between the firm, insurance companies, and clients, providing for more effective and efficient representation in all stages of litigation.
At GMKE, we embrace and encourage a familial culture throughout the firm while promoting a positive work-life balance.
Our working environment is enhanced by valuing the expanded perspectives of our diverse teams to provide more capable and effective representation.