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Owen T. Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Owen T. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Owen T. Hill 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 Owen T. Hill is held by other lawyers.

As outside general counsel, David Flanigan represents public and private growing, profitable businesses who rely upon him for practical advice and his natural ability to adapt to the specific needs of their teams and organizations. David provides the legal counsel, creativity and knowledge needed to negotiate and close the complex transactions that permeate today’s global business environment. Over the past few years, David has been involved in deals that ranged in value from a few mill...

Lisa A. Wade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Lisa A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa A. Wade 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 Lisa A. Wade is held by other lawyers.

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

J. Scott Anderson focuses his practice on helping clients identify, protect, and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he represents businesses ranging from Fortune 100® companies and research universities to emerging technology startups in matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related intellectual property issues. His practice includes both intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution, providing cli...

As an experienced litigator, Michelle counsels corporate and individual clients regarding risk management and pre-suit strategy, in addition to providing representation at all phases of litigation in state and federal court, from commencement through appeal. Michelle represents clients in consumer and commercial arbitration proceedings. Michelle’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of product and premises liability, insurance claims and coverage matters...

Fred L. Hubbs is a Partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Atlanta office and is head of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice group. He is the past chair of the Workers’ Compensation section of the Atlanta Bar of Georgia. Since 2008, Fred has served on the State Board’s Advisory Council, which proposes worker’s compensation legislation to the State Board and the Governor of Georgia each year. Fred speaks at numerous seminars both around the state of Georgia and ...

Justin R. Barnes is office managing principal of the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is the co-leader of the Wage and Hour practice group. He represents employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies on a variety of labor and employment related issues, focusing on collective and class action wage and hour disputes and complex single plaintiff wage and benefit disputes. Justin’s practice is focused primarily on defending complex wage and hour c...

Kara Kennedy is counsel on Alston & Bird’s Litigation & Trial Practice Team. Kara represents clients in state and federal courts across the country and has experience with a wide range of litigation matters, including complex commercial litigation, consumer class actions, antitrust, products liability, internal investigations and insurance coverage disputes. She focuses her practice on consumer fraud class actions, with a particular emphasis on strategies for organizing and mana...

Justin Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Justin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Connell since 2024. 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 Justin Connell is held by other lawyers.