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With a background in mechanical engineering and industry experience with aerospace systems integration projects, Chris Lightner practices in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property – Mechanical Patents Team. Chris focuses his practice on patent solicitation and counseling, as well as on IP-driven due diligence efforts, licensing agreements, confidentiality considerations, and patent brokerage agreements. Chris prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications for wide...

Loraine DiSalvo has been practicing law in Georgia since 1997. Loraine joined MendenFreiman, LLP in July 2026 after spending 21 years as a partner with Morgan & DiSalvo, P.C. Loraine has spent her entire legal career helping individuals and families plan and prepare for the many changes that life brings. Loraine’s areas of concentration include Estate Planning , Probate, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Tax Planning , Business Succession Planning , Estate and Trust Dispu...

Russell Love is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Russell practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Russell Love since 2023. 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 Russell Love is held by other lawyers.

Mark A. Gould, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Mark A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark A. Gould, Jr. 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 Mark A. Gould, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Clifford S. Stanford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Clifford S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Clifford S. Stanford 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 Clifford S. Stanford is held by other lawyers.

Doug Arnold is Co-Chair of the firm’s Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group. He has over 20 years of experience representing clients in environmental litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters. Doug also has client relationship responsibility for Electrolux North America, as well as for the firm’s environmental work for United Parcel Service, Inc. Doug is listed in Chambers USA , The Best Lawyers in America , and The International Who's Who of Environmental Lawy...

Russell Hilton represents public and private companies in complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing transactions, and public and private securities offerings. He also advises clients on SEC compliance and reporting obligations and corporate governance matters. Russell represents a variety of business organizations (public, private, not-for-profit) in numerous industries, with an emphasis in the health care sector. He has the unique knowledge and experience critical to the structur...

Jennifer A. Simon represents clients in Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmenta l matters from the firm’s Atlanta, Georgia office at Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP. Her practice includes environmental, energy, toxic tort, and product liability matters involving litigation, regulatory proceedings, compliance counseling, and risk management. Jennifer’s litigation work focuses on disputes involving wastewater, stormwater, contaminated groundwater, and storage gas migration...

Jeffrey Y. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jeffrey Y. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Y. Lewis 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 Jeffrey Y. Lewis is held by other lawyers.

Ron Coleman is an accomplished trial lawyer who thrives in big, complex cases. Throughout his 30-year career, Ron has helped his clients successfully resolve all manner of legal disputes, whether via negotiation, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, trial, or appeal. Whether representing a plaintiff or defendant, his creative, sophisticated approach to resolving disputes is designed to help his clients reach the best possible outcomes consistent with their business goals. Ron repr...