Kimberly E. Kim Civins

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

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Atlanta, Georgia

24+ years experience

Harrison LLP

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

404-566-4302

https://harrisonheld.com/professionals-kimberly-civins/

3560 Lenox Road, NE, Suite 2700, Atlanta, GA 30326

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Bio

Kimberly Civins has worked with wealthy individuals, families, executors and trustees for over 20 years and utilizes that expertise to assist clients with accomplishing their goals for wealth structuring and transfers. Kim concentrates her practice in:Estate planningEstate administrationTrustsTax exempt entities (including public charities and private foundations)Transfer tax (estate, gift and generation skipping transfer taxes and IRS audits)Business succession planningFederal and state regulation of bank trust departmentsEstate and trust litigation, in concert with her litigation colleaguesKim began her career in sports marketing prior to attending law school. She spent most of her legal career as a trusts and estates partner at one of the world’s largest international law firms before joining Harrison & Held in 2021 along with her colleagues and clients.Kim is a frequent speaker at professional education events for attorneys and accountants. In 2016, Kim received the honor of being elected by her peers as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”). Her election to ACTEC was based on her reputation, skill, and contribution to the estate planning community through lecturing, writing, teaching and participating in bar activities.Kim serves on the Board of Directors and is Vice President of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. She is also a Board Member of Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries. Kimberly Civins has worked with wealthy individuals, families, executors and trustees for over 20 years and utilizes that expertise to assist clients with accomplishing their goals for wealth structuring and transfers. Kim concentrates her practice in: Kim began her career in sports marketing prior to attending law school. She spent most of her legal career as a trusts and estates partner at one of the world’s largest international law firms before joining Harrison & Held in 2021 along with her colleagues and clients. Kim is a frequent speaker at professional education events for attorneys and accountants. In 2016, Kim received the honor of being elected by her peers as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”). Her election to ACTEC was based on her reputation, skill, and contribution to the estate planning community through lecturing, writing, teaching and participating in bar activities. Kim serves on the Board of Directors and is Vice President of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. She is also a Board Member of Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Atlanta (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Atlanta (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Greater Atlanta (2022)
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Recognized: Trusts and Estates
Citywealth – Woman of the Year – Rising Star (Silver), 2021
The Best Lawyers in America©, 2018 – 2023 (2023 Lawyer of the Year, Litigation, Trusts and Estates in Greater Atlanta) (2022 Lawyer of the Year, Trusts and Estates in Greater Atlanta)
Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2017 – 2022, Band 2
Georgia Trend Legal Elite, 2013, 2020, 2022