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Phil Savrin is a founding member of Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, where he serves on its Executive Committee and leads the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith National Practice Section. His areas of expertise include commercial insurance coverage issues, litigation of extra-contractual claims, and defense of professional liability claims. In addition, he represents local governments and officials in defending civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Mr. Savrin began his le...

Douglas D. Selph has substantial expertise in structuring, documenting, negotiating and closing secured loan transactions for financial institutions, including complex syndicated credit facilities with multi-state and unsecured collateral. He is also experienced in representing REIT’s and other commercial borrowers in a wide range of secured and unsecured credit facilities, including working capital lines, acquisition loans and mezzanine loans. He has also been actively involved in debt...

Kurt Peterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kurt, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kurt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Russell A. Arouh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Russell A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jana L. Korhonen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Jana 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 Jana L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan Kurtz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration - Commercial. Ryan, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevan Dorsey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kevan, 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 Kevan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Mangum is the head of the Global Services Committee, which oversees the international practice of Alston & Bird. He concentrates his practice on acquisitions, joint ventures and international business transactions, both outbound and inbound. On behalf of U.S., European and Latin American investors, Mr. Mangum handles acquisitions and joint ventures in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia...

Sarah E. Parker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Sarah E., 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 Sarah E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill Shaughnessy is a partner on the Construction Team. He focuses exclusively on helping clients in all stages of construction projects, including contract review and negotiation, dispute avoidance and resolution, and litigation and arbitration. Bill’s legal practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex construction projects from beginning to end, throughout the United States and internationally. He represents owners, developers, general contractors, design/build firms, and larg...