Christopher M. "Chris" Arena

Clark Calhoun represents clients in state tax controversy and litigation matters in Georgia, California, and other states before state taxing authorities, city and county boards, state trial and appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has secured a multimillion-dollar income tax refund in a Georgia Tax Tribunal action, received a refund of overpaid 911 taxes, defended companies against unjustified state transfer-pricing assessments, and earned property tax refunds for nonprofit entit...

With over 38 years of litigation experience, Ted Eichelberger has handled a broad range of commercial and tort litigation matters for both plaintiffs and defendants. Ted is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© . Ted currently concentrates his practice around medical malpractice, representing hospitals, medical schools, and individual health care providers. For over 21 years, Ted has served as lead counsel for the largest teaching hospital in the Atlanta area, and the area’s o...

John Allen practices environmental law with a focus on complex litigation. John has represented the State of Georgia as a Special Assistant Attorney General since 2005 in litigation and regulatory matters related to the disputes among Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning operation of federal reservoirs and state water rights, including equitable apportionment litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court. John has represented local governments in state court l...

Mark Ray offers health care clients a nuanced and business-focused approach to public or private company M&A and corporate finance transactions. His knowledge of the unique regulations, risks, and market pressures affecting health care companies results in unique insights and creates value for his clients. Mark is the former chair of Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, which includes teams of corporate, FDA, health policy, and health care compliance lawyers. He concentrates his p...

James J. McGinnis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. James J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized James J. McGinnis 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 James J. McGinnis is held by other lawyers.

E. Peyton Nunez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. E. Peyton practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized E. Peyton Nunez since 2016. 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 E. Peyton Nunez is held by other lawyers.

Chris Marquardt is a counselor and trial lawyer who prides himself on helping his clients solve complex problems. He has a diverse trial practice that focuses substantively on commercial litigation and a wide array of labor & employment matters. He also serves as outside General Counsel to educational institutions. Mr. Marquardt has litigated complex disputes for publicly-traded companies, privately-held corporations, small businesses, non-profits, and individuals. He has considerable exp...

Kimberly A. Verska is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Kimberly A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly A. Verska since 2019. 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 Kimberly A. Verska is held by other lawyers.

William Jordan is co-chair of the Litigation & Trial Practice Group . He concentrates his practice on business litigation, government and internal corporate investigations, corporate ethics and compliance matters, and antitrust law. Bill is a member of the firm's Government Investigations & Special Matters Team and leads its Health Care Litigation Team . He frequently represents hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, insurers, health care providers, chemical manufacturers, telecommunica...

Julian A. Fortuna is a member of the Corporate and Business and the Resort, Hotel and Hospitality Groups at Taylor English Duma LLP where he practices business and tax law with a focus on domestic and international tax planning for business entities, owners and executives. Mr. Fortuna also represents clients in civil and criminal tax cases before the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), the Georgia Department of Revenue and various other federal, state, local and foreign tax authorit...