Carol Starnes

Theodore H. Davis Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Theodore H., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Theodore H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amanda K. Holcomb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Amanda K., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rick Blumen represents lead arrangers, lenders, borrowers, private equity firms and underwriters, and has served as counsel to several of the largest U.S. commercial banks and their affiliates, and Fortune 500 companies, in a variety of finance transactions. These transactions include secured and unsecured syndicated credit facilities, private placements, high-yield debt offerings, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, first- and second-lien loans, mezzanine financings and pre-petition w...

Faced with regulatory and operational obstacles such as corporate practice of medicine, fraud and abuse, health care data, and reimbursement issues, providers and vendors call on Sean Sullivan for innovative, practical solutions. Through deep involvement in the health IT community and close relationships with investors, he forms valuable connections with clients by keeping them aware of relevant issues. Sean counsels health care providers and vendors in the industry, including health care tec...

Brenda O. Holmes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Brenda O., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brenda O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John D. Steel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew F. Roberts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Matthew F., 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 Matthew F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dawn N. Pettigrew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Dawn N., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dawn N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

S. Joel Cartee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Communications Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. S. Joel, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which S. Joel is held by other top lawyers ...

Laura Frick is an attorney in the firm’s Commercial Finance practice group. She has represented national and regional banks and other financial institutions in syndicated, club, and single-lender transactions. Laura’s prior law firm experience and her many years as internal commercial lending counsel for a regional bank enable her to document and close transactions for her clients in a practical and efficient manner. Laura works closely with clients to help them navigate the compl...