Debra E. Schwartz

Joyce Gist Lewis is a skilled and tenacious advocate for private companies and governmental entities in and out of the courtroom. Joyce’s two decades of experience includes serving as lead counsel for claims involving professional liability, director and officer liability, business divorce, real estate litigation, employment discrimination defense, and catastrophic injury defense. Her appellate experience includes arguing cases before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and successful...

Margaret (Meg) Campbell is a shareholder in the Atlanta office and has practiced employment, litigation, and labor law at Ogletree Deakins since 1981. Meg graduated from Goucher College and Washington and Lee University School of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review and of the Jessup International Moot Court team and a Burks Scholar. An all-around labor and employment lawyer, Meg is particularly recognized for her expertise and experience in complex class and collective action litiga...

W. Jerad Rissler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. W. Jerad practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized W. Jerad Rissler 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 W. Jerad Rissler is held by other lawyers.

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 Guerra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jennifer practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Guerra 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 Jennifer Guerra is held by other lawyers.

Theodore S. “Ted” Eittreim has been practicing family law for over twenty years, and since 2003, he has been focused exclusively on assisting clients in this difficult and highly emotional area of the law. Ted is a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of only thirty-four family law attorneys so-designated in the entire State of Georgia, and he is the current Chairperson of the Family Law Section of State Bar of Georgia. Understanding that his clie...

Matthew C. Billips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Matthew C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew C. Billips 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 Matthew C. Billips is held by other lawyers.

Jamie Perez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Jamie practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jamie Perez 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 Jamie Perez is held by other lawyers.

Calvin P. Yaeger is a founding partner of Marsh Atkinson & Brantley. He has been a trial attorney since 2010 and has successfully tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts involving complex civil litigation. Calvin focuses his litigation practice on tort claims, construction, trucking and transportation, premises, and catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters. He has successfully defended clients in a variety of legal matters throughout the state of Georgia. Some of Calvi...

Companies rely on Scott Harty to guide them through the tax implications of domestic and cross-border commercial transactions. An experienced negotiator and technician, Scott provides clients the counsel they need to navigate complex transactions. Scott is co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Federal & International Tax Group and focuses his practice on complex domestic and cross-border commercial transactions, including taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and ...