Charles L. Ruffin

Named by Best Lawyers in America as the “2012 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the exempt organizations area and as the “2013 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the trusts and estates litigation area, Ben White's practice emphasizes exempt organizations of all kinds, as well as estate and tax planning. As a partner in the largest and most comprehensive exempt organizations practice in the Southeast, Mr. White is widely known for his successful representation of exempt organi...

Jake Kaplan develops tax minimization strategies for families and tax-exempt organizations. Individuals come to Jake for estate and tax planning, while organizations seek Jake’s counsel on tax, governance, regulatory, and New Markets Tax Credit issues. Jake is a partner with Alston & Bird’s Federal & International Tax Group and co-leads the firm’s Tax Credit Transactions Team. He focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, exempt organizations, and New Mark...

Harold E. Gill Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Harold E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Harold E. Gill Jr. since 2021. 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 Harold E. Gill Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Steven D. Ginsburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Steven D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Steven D. Ginsburg 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 Steven D. Ginsburg 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.

Dana Maine is a founding attorney of FMG and is a member of the Firm's Executive Committee. Her practice focuses on professional liability defense and governmental litigation. Ms. Maine heads the firm's Professional Liability National Practice Section, including Lawyer's (LPL) and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) practice groups. She has defended attorneys, insurance agents, real estate agents, teachers, corporate officers, and other professionals. She is a member of the Board of Di...

Anthony W. Morris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Anthony W. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony W. Morris 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 Anthony W. Morris is held by other lawyers.

John A. Decker is a partner in Holland & Knight's Atlanta office and serves as co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Finance Team. He focuses his practice on the areas of real estate finance and development with a specific emphasis on commercial real estate. Mr. Decker represents a wide range of clients in diverse matters such as corporate and asset based lending, healthcare finance, real estate investment trusts (REITs), acquisitions and dispositions of owned and leased assets, genera...

Entertainment lawyer Steve Weizenecker serves as counsel on tax incentives and financing for film, television and videogame clients. He has also worked with numerous jurisdictions on developing or improving their economic incentives for the entertainment industry. Personable and patient, Steve takes the time to listen to what each client needs, understand their concerns and incorporate their goals into each step he takes. Clients and colleagues alike know that they can rely on Steve to serve ...

For a number of clients, Nicole serves as an extension of their benefits and rewards department, designing compliant total rewards programs that facilitate her clients’ business objectives. For publicly traded and private companies, predominately in the financial services, healthcare and restaurant sectors, as well as tax-exempt entities, Nicole regularly advises on retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, pension plans and government correction programs for fixing plan operational err...