Brian D. Burgoon

An experienced trial lawyer, Paul Monnin is a former federal prosecutor who defends a wide variety of criminal matters, administrative enforcement actions, and parallel proceedings. He also has deep experience from complaint through appeal in state and federal civil actions. Paul defends companies and individuals in response to DOJ, SEC, and other federal and state agency enforcement proceedings and has frequently secured prosecution declinations or substantially mitigated criminal or adminis...

Craig Cleland defends employers in litigation—including in class actions—and counsels them on compliance and risk management. He is also Co-Chair of the Firm’s Class Action Practice Group. Craig has served on several Atlanta-area nonprofit boards, including as chair. He is currently on the Advisory Committee for the Atlanta Legal Aid Society as well as on the Board of the Atlanta Bar Labor and Employment Section. Craig is also named in Best Lawyers in America, Atlanta Magazi...

Elissa B. Haynes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Elissa B. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Elissa B. Haynes since 2025. 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 Elissa B. Haynes is held by other lawyers.

Kristin Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kristin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Martin since 2025. 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 Kristin Martin is held by other lawyers.

Douglas M. Flaum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Douglas M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas M. Flaum since 2022. 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 Douglas M. Flaum is held by other lawyers.

Zach Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Zach practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Zach Wilson since 2025. 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 Zach Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Doug represents entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, owner-managed businesses, real estate developers and lenders on business and commercial real estate matters. He assists clients in acquiring, developing, closing loans and leasing all types of real property, from raw land to shopping centers, office buildings, apartment complexes, storage facilities, assisted living and continuing care retirement communities, and hotels. Doug is outside general counsel to a number of businesses and reg...

Adam Malone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Adam practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Malone since 2010. 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 Adam Malone is held by other lawyers.

Jason Perilla centers his practice on intellectual property law, with an emphasis on practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Jason's practice focuses on patent application preparation and prosecution in the electrical, software, and mechanical fields. Jason’s practice also includes trademark application and prosecution, intellectual property dispute resolution and counseling, licensing, patent and trademark litigation, patentability opinions, freedom to operate opi...

Christopher P. Bussert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Franchise Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Christopher P. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher P. Bussert since 2007. 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 Christopher P. Bussert is held by other law...