Aaron W. Lipson

John Nail’s practice focuses on representing clients in all levels of matters with the IRS, from examination and appeals to litigation in the United States Tax Court and Federal District Court. John has significant experience that allows him to effectively counsel clients in tax matters. He has assisted clients in matters involving disallowed deductions for charitable contributions, executive compensation, and bad business debts; employment tax compliance; state sales and use tax audits...

Christopher M. Caiaccio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher M., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer West guides developers and institutional investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions across the United States. She focuses on identifying practical solutions that move transactions forward while also keeping her client’s best interest in mind to facilitate building multiyear, multideal relationships with her clients. A partner in Alston & Bird’s Real Estate Group, Jennifer guides transactions including acquisitions, financings, leases, and disposit...

Rosemarie Thurston is a partner with the Financial Services & Products Group and leads Alston & Bird’s REITs & Real Estate Funds Team. Rosemarie also serves on the firm’s Management Committee. Rosemarie represents real estate companies, underwriters, real estate funds, and investment management firms in public securities offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and ongoing securities law compliance. Rosemarie...

Clients come to Sam Rutherford for his industry-recognized complex commercial litigation defense. His experience in state and federal courts throughout the country allows him to provide practical counsel for even the most complex matters. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the health care, financial services, and transportation industries. Sam has represented companies throughout the country in a broad range of litigation, including claims involving ...

Hayley Hall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Hayley, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hayley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Allison M. Ryan is the co-leader of Alston & Bird’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group, composed of more than 50 attorneys who guide complex transactions nationwide. She represents institutions, investors and developers in equity and development transactions across the U.S. Allison is a dealmaker committed to multiyear and multideal relationships with her clients. She invests in fully understanding her clients’ businesses and goals. She leads all types of real estate t...

Alyson J. Markovich is a Partner in the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Development & Finance and Hospitality Practices. Alyson focuses her practice on the representation of clients engaged in the acquisition, development, disposition and financing of commercial real estate, specializing in the hospitality and lodging industry. Alyson’s practice also includes representing lending institutions in SBA guaranteed loans and small business lending including 7(a) and 504 loans as well...

Matthew T. Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, Real Estate Law and Venture Capital Law. Matthew T., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karl F. Dix, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Karl F., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.