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Jason S. Lichtstein serves as Office Managing Partner of Akerman LLP’s Atlanta office. A seasoned environmental attorney with more than 25 years of experience, Jason focuses his practice on the cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields and other contaminated sites in the Southeast U.S. His practice includes a broad range of environmental transactional, environmental regulatory compliance, and state incentives matters and in emerging, cutting-edge environmental law and policy developments...

Amanda Leech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Amanda practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Leech since 2023. 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 Amanda Leech is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer West guides developers and institutional investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions across the United States. She focuses on identifying practical solutions that move transactions forward while also keeping her client’s best interest in mind to facilitate building multiyear, multideal relationships with her clients. A partner in Alston & Bird’s Real Estate Group, Jennifer guides transactions including acquisitions, financings, leases, and disposit...

Helen J. Barnes is an Environmental Law attorney in Atlanta, Georgia with Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP . She advises retail, industrial, corporate, and governmental clients on a wide range of environmental regulatory , transactional, policy , and litigation matters . Helen works with clients to address environmental risks while supporting operational and business goals. Her practice includes environmental compliance counseling, enforcement defense, permitting, environmental due diligence...

Dawn N. Pettigrew is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Dawn N. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Dawn N. Pettigrew 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 Dawn N. Pettigrew is held by other lawyers.

Brian has specialized in fiduciary litigation for over 20 years, representing individuals and corporate fiduciaries involved in disputes concerning estates, trusts, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, and partnerships. Brian practices in Probate, State, and Federal Courts throughout the state of Georgia and has served as lead counsel in over 25 successful jury trials and hundreds of hearings. Brian’s representation includes personally advising clients through all phases of litigatio...

Joseph C. Staak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joseph C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph C. Staak 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 Joseph C. Staak is held by other lawyers.

Rosemarie Thurston is a partner with the Financial Services & Products Group and leads Alston & Bird’s REITs & Real Estate Funds Team. Rosemarie also serves on the firm’s Management Committee. Rosemarie represents real estate companies, underwriters, real estate funds, and investment management firms in public securities offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and ongoing securities law compliance. Rosemarie...

Rob Stone is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, whose practice focuses on health care compliance and regulatory matters, primarily counseling national health care systems, academic medical centers, physician groups and other health care providers. His skills include assisting with the broad range of federal and state fraud and abuse issues, from compliance program development and review to internal and government investigations. He has extensive experience preparing, ne...

Ronald A. Weiner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Commercial Transactions / UCC Law. Ronald A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald A. Weiner since 2018. 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 Ronald A. Weiner is held by other lawyers.