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Dan Ennis is a lending attorney with a singular focus on closing lending transactions. He works with banks, finance companies, and other lenders to provide the secured debt necessary to power growing businesses across the U.S. and internationally. Dan’s energy and business-oriented approach creates the optimal environment for the success of his deals. Having a concentration in lending work, Dan helps his clients through transactions with a wide range of size and complexity. His deals in...

John D. Steel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Steel since 2003. 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 John D. Steel is held by other lawyers.

Bradley W. Pratt is former BigLaw corporate defense Partner who co-founded on the of the most successful plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death law firms in the Southeast. That is why Bradley was recognized by Best Lawyers in the three separate practice areas: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Bradley founded his plaintiff personal injury practice for one reason -- victims of wrongdo...

R. Briggs Peery is a partner with Swift Currie who has more than 32 years of experience representing clients in workers’ compensation and general litigation matters. Briggs handles both minor and complex matters for an array of clients from small, family-owned businesses to global companies in the automotive, textile, staffing, cable, food service and insurance industries. Briggs has a track record of success and prides himself on being organized, efficient, knowledgeable on the law and...

Martin Dozier’s broad experience advising public and private investment funds on complex securities and structuring matters includes more than $30 billion in capital-raising transactions. An active participant in investment management organizations and a frequent speaker, he provides insight to fund sponsors and investment management companies seeking to structure innovative investment fund offerings. He focuses on representing closed-end registered investment companies, including inter...

George Abney offers his clients confident guidance through civil and criminal tax controversy matters. He honed his skills as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice, where he was recognized by former Attorney General John Ashcroft as a Tax Division Outstanding Attorney. George is a partner on the firm’s Tax Controversy Team, whose practice focuses on civil and criminal tax controversy matters. George has significant trial and appellate experience gained from years as a feder...

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...

Parker supports his clients' business objectives by leading their antitrust litigation and protecting their IP. He works with his clients to develop strategy while also protecting their budget. A Fortune 50 software company, among others, recently trusted him as lead counsel in Sherman Act, Section 1 litigation. Parker Miller assists sector leading companies in in complex civil litigation matters, particularly those pertaining to antitrust enforcement, antitrust civil litigation, and technolo...

Scott Elder is the leader of the firm’s products liability group and represents corporations in complex litigation throughout the country. Clients call on Scott for his extensive experience in mass torts and class actions as well as in individual cases alleging personal injuries from defective products. In the class action area, he frequently litigates cases that intersect the areas of product defect and false advertising and also provides advice on advertising claim construction, produ...

Stephen E. Hudson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Securities. Stephen E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen E. Hudson 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 Stephen E. Hudson is held by other lawyers.