Michael Niebuhr

Senior Associate

Michael G. Niebuhr represents insurers in complex claims arising under cyber, privacy, technology, media, intellectual property, and professional liability policies. He regularly counsels clients on coverage issues and litigation strategy, particularly in matters involving novel or unsettled areas of law. His experience includes providing coverage opinions and managing exposure assessment and mitigation for large data breaches, regulatory liabilities, consumer class actions, and commercial disputes affecting a range of industries. Michael also advises insurers on systemic risk trends in digital privacy and multimedia, helping clients proactively identify and address emerging concerns. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, UC Law San Francisco in 2017 and is admitted to the State Bar of California. Michael has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Northern California Rising Star (2024–2025) and is listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2025).

415-806-0065
Michael.Niebuhr@atherialaw.com
Education
J.D. (magna cum laude), University of California, UC Law San Francisco, 2017
Certifications and Licenses 
State Bar of California, 2018
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Michael Niebuhr

Senior Associate

Michael G. Niebuhr represents insurers in complex claims arising under cyber, privacy, technology, media, intellectual property, and professional liability policies. He regularly counsels clients on coverage issues and litigation strategy, particularly in matters involving novel or unsettled areas of law. His experience includes providing coverage opinions and managing exposure assessment and mitigation for large data breaches, regulatory liabilities, consumer class actions, and commercial disputes affecting a range of industries. Michael also advises insurers on systemic risk trends in digital privacy and multimedia, helping clients proactively identify and address emerging concerns. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, UC Law San Francisco in 2017 and is admitted to the State Bar of California. Michael has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Northern California Rising Star (2024–2025) and is listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2025).

415-806-0065
Michael.Niebuhr@atherialaw.com
Education
J.D. (magna cum laude), University of California, UC Law San Francisco, 2017
Certifications and Licenses 
State Bar of California, 2018
Affiliations
Honors and Awards
Community Involvement
Publications
Speaking Engagements
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