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Seslee S. Smith is a litigator and trial lawyer with more than 23 years experience who focuses her practice on the defense of companies in complex litigation. Ms. Smith is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice and has successfully litigated commercial disputes, products liability actions, insurance coverage disputes and healthcare related matters in federal and state courts, including jury trials, as well as before regulatory agencies, in arbitration proceedings and in ...

Thomas Kesler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Thomas, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David is a business and intellectual property attorney with expertise in all areas of litigation, dispute resolution, and trial. David represents his clients in state, federal, and appellate courts throughout the country, achieving successful outcomes by identifying pragmatic and creative solutions to complex issues while minimizing business disruptions and expense. David has handled a myriad of business disputes, including issues relating to contracts, copyrights, employment agreements, non-...

Michael Elkon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael, 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 Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rusty Fleming represents lenders and commercial real estate developers in a variety of transactions across the United States.

When companies are facing difficult insurance issues, Tejas Patel provides practical representation and advice. His diverse experience includes handling complex insurance coverage litigation, class action defense, product development, and regulatory counseling. Tejas concentrates his practice on complex litigation matters, with a particular focus on insurance and class action litigation. He has worked extensively with complex actuarial and economic analysis that have been at issue in these ca...

Grace Blood focuses her practice on representing healthcare clients in civil and administrative litigation, with particular experience in payor-provider disputes, arbitration and mediation, and judicial appeals. Grace also advises providers on various regulatory and compliance issues, including fraud and abuse, EMTALA, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. In helping clients navigate a highly regulated industry, Grace combines exceptional writing and analysis with a “leave no stone untur...

Brian Harvel has the experience to assist with planning and executing complex international transactions. His clients see him as a trusted advisor and leader in efficiently managing a team of lawyers around the globe to establish a tax-efficient structure that fits seamlessly with their business needs. Brian is a partner in the Federal & International Tax Group whose practice focuses on complex tax structuring and planning for a wide range of domestic and international business entities. ...

Kimberley J. Hale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Kimberley J., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberley J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathryn Wade focuses her practice on intellectual property law. Dr. Wade has experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution, particularly in the areas of biotechnology, disease treatment and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical devices. She also has experience drafting opinions on patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement issues. Dr. Wade has provided intellectual property counsel to a variety of clients, ranging from start-up life sciences companies, to universities, to ...