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Chad V. Theriot is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the firm’s board of directors. He focuses on major public and commercial construction and infrastructure projects. Chad advises domestic and international clients across a broad spectrum of construction, contracting, and procurement activities. He represents owners, commercial and government contractors, major subcontractors, and original equipment manufacturers in construction litigation and construction clai...

Lori L. Brewer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Technology Law. Lori L., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lori L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Zweigel is a results-oriented litigator. Concentrating on complex commercial disputes, Scott has helped clients successfully resolve numerous large and seemly intractable problems. His pragmatic, comprehensive approach serves as a catalyst to finding solutions and helping his clients achieve their business objectives. As a member of Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group, Scott represents businesses, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and other companies facing claims in f...

Gary E. Snyder is the former co-chair of the Atlanta Corporate practice. He counsels clients in the organization of business entities, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, uses of various forms of business financing, private equity investments, and general business matters. Specifically, Gary works closely with his business clients regarding growth strategies, access to the financial marketplace and corresponding estate planning. He also has experience representing buyers and sellers in th...

Rick Warren handles all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor law, employment litigation, wage and hour matters and workplace safety. He litigates cases before federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. He defends both individual and class action cases and has substantial jury trial experience. Rick also handles numerous mediations and arbitrations. He devotes a significant part of his practice to preventive law and advising clients...

Joseph C. Staak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Joseph C., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew C. Durden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Andrew C., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edgar B. Callaway is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Edgar B., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edgar B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Ansari is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. David, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Duncan Douglass heads Alston & Bird’s payment systems practice and focuses on transactions, product development and regulatory issues related to retail and wholesale payment systems and products. Payment Card Services Mr. Douglass regularly counsels payment card issuers and service providers in regulatory compliance matters, in structuring card issuance programs, and in negotiating co-branding, program manager, issuer processor and sales/distribution agent agreements. He also advise...