Danielle M. Claffey

Clients trust Colony for advice in the financing, purchase, sale, and leasing of commercial real estate. Colony focuses her practice on the acquisition, ground-up development, financing, leasing, and disposition of commercial real estate projects across several asset classes, including multifamily, industrial, office, and mixed-use.

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

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

Brian Gardner is a shareholder at Asbury Law Firm, Tax Counsel. Mr. Gardner concentrates his practice on civil and criminal tax controversy and tax litigation, serving clients in Georgia and nationwide. Mr. Gardner has experience with a wide variety of complex issues in tax issues, including, among other things, defense of conservation easements, estate taxes, international tax issues, promoter penalties, net operating losses, passive activity losses, employment taxes, and captive insurance. ...

Kathryn Baldwin Hecker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Kathryn Baldwin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Baldwin Hecker 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 Kathryn Baldwin Hecker is held by other lawyers.

Frank DeBorde is the Chair of the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice and has practiced as a bankruptcy and workout lawyer for more than three decades. Mr. DeBorde regularly represents creditors in state court, bankruptcy court and federal district court. Mr. DeBorde frequently conducts complex workouts and represents creditors in bankruptcy courts nationwide. His practice also includes representing creditors’ committees in bankruptcy proceedings, handling contested foreclos...

Daniel M. Simon represents public and private companies, secured and unsecured creditors, acquirers of distressed assets, and investors in all aspects of corporate restructuring transactions. He represents a diverse range of clients spanning numerous industries in complex and contentious bankruptcy cases. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/simon-daniel-m/

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.

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.

William Underwood is a partner on the Construction Team and head of the firm’s Atlanta office. He focuses on construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and contract drafting, review, and negotiation. William represents a broad array of domestic and international clients, including owners, general contractors, and design-build contractors, with issues related to large industrial and infrastructure construction projects located in the United States and abroad. He has represe...