Carrie B. Davis

Key players in the financial services industry, including banks, mortgage companies, and wealth management and investment advisory firms, rely on Chris to guide them through business combination and securities transactions, as well as ownership transition and succession planning transactions. His knowledge is also sought on corporate governance matters and new business formation and registration. Chris Frieden, former co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Financial Services & Products Gro...

Kristen M. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Kristen M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen M. Lewis 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 Kristen M. Lewis is held by other lawyers.

Alison LeVasseur focuses her practice on general corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions for private equity firms and other privately held businesses, as well as public companies. Her experience also includes advising both public and private company clients on drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, strategic partnerships, and master services agreements. Additionally, Alison counsels private equity and venture-backed clients on debt and equity financings...

Allen D. Altman focuses his practice in the areas of complex estate, gift and GST tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and family units. He is experienced in issues dealing with executive compensation, stockholder agreements and nonqualified deferred compensation. Allen proactively develops and implements tax and estate planning strategies for his clients. In addition, he provides practical recommendations and structures that draw on his experience representing a wide variety of family...

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...

Kara Gordon Silverman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Kara Gordon practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kara Gordon Silverman 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 Kara Gordon Silverman is held by other lawyers.

Hemant Piduru is a member of Alston & Bird’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group, where he advises clients in the acquisition, development, financing, management, leasing, and disposition of various real estate asset classes, including hotel, office, retail, and multifamily. Before joining the firm, Hemant served as senior counsel to InterContinental Hotels Group, where he supported the company in the execution of more than $1 billion in hotel development projects throughout ...

Steven M. Harkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Steven M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Steven M. Harkins since 2027. 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 Steven M. Harkins is held by other lawyers.

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

Natalia Muñoz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Natalia practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Natalia Muñoz since 2027. 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 Natalia Muñoz is held by other lawyers.