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Kelly represents hospitals, physicians, payors, and companies in the health care sector in complex litigation. In addition, Kelly regularly counsels health care providers, including FQHCs, alcohol and drug agencies, mental health providers and physicians; technology vendors; and other businesses on corporate compliance standards, best practices and corporate governance matters, and on the potential collateral consequences of business decisions. She routinely advises boards and helps board com...

Francesca Macchiaverna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Francesca practices law in Savannah, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Francesca Macchiaverna since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Francesca Macch...

Joseph F. Strength is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Joseph F. practices law in Savannah, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph F. Strength since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joseph F. Strength is held by other lawyers.

Colin McRae is a partner in the Savannah office. His practice areas include admiralty , business litigation , real estate litigation , transportation , and construction . Colin’s maritime experience includes defense of personal injury claims, collisions, bill of lading and charter party disputes, oil spill and other environmental pollution cases, Coast Guard penalties, and customs matters. Colin also has experience in disputes involving real estate, commercial transactions, premise liab...

Arnold Young is a partner in the Savannah office and has a general trial practice . Arnold has experience in major defense cases involving products liability, medical malpractice, pharmaceuticals, and truck and crane casualties. He also has extensive experience in insurance law. Arnold is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and a former lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He is general counsel to HunterMaclean. Arnold is admitted t...

Ron Talley is a partner in the Savannah office and concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate , environmental law, and commercial finance . Ron is experienced in the areas of commercial finance, land development, brownfield development, and environmental compliance and permitting. He has assisted clients throughout the United States on a broad range of matters, such as remediation and redevelopment of properties impacted by releases of regulated substances, acquisition and sale of ...

David M. Burkoff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. David M. practices law in Savannah, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Burkoff since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David M. Burkoff is held by other lawyers.

Sarah Lamar is a partner in the Firm’s Savannah office and practices in the area of employment law . Sarah has experience representing employers in employment litigation in state and federal courts regarding discrimination and employment laws such as Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Fair Labor Standards Act, among others. She also represents employers in breach of contract actions, including non-compe...

Tom Cullen is a partner in the Savannah office, practicing in the areas of general corporate and corporate governance. His practice focuses on all aspects of general corporate representation, including the formation and organization of business entities, capitalization of such entities through debt or equity offerings, securities issues, commercial transactions, commercial loans, mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings and other reorganizations, shareholder rights issues, and...

Frederick S. Bergen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Frederick S. practices law in Savannah, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Frederick S. Bergen since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Frederick S. B...