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Chesley S. McLeod is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Chesley S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Chesley S. McLeod 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 Chesley S. McLeod is held by other lawyers.

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.

Summer Martin is a health care transactional and regulatory attorney at Hall Render who advises health systems, hospitals, physicians and other providers on complex business arrangements, compliance matters and strategic growth initiatives. Summer works closely with executive, legal and operational teams to structure and implement transactions and partnerships that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals. She brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to helping clien...

Bob Brennan is who you want in your corner when the government comes calling. A former federal prosecutor, Bob’s work is informed by deep experience in healthcare compliance. He is known for his pragmatic, client-centric approach to the defense of civil and criminal investigations including False Claims Act matters, compliance counseling regarding potential exposure under the False Claims Act statute, the Anti-kickback statute, and the Stark law and complex civil litigation. Much of Bob...

Eric R. Magnus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Eric R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Eric R. Magnus 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 Eric R. Magnus is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Haldar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lisa practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Haldar since 2024. 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 Lisa Haldar is held by other lawyers.

Terrell W. “Chip” Benton III is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, and he specializes in general liability, professional malpractice and ethics, professional negligence, and medical malpractice. His primary focus is representing physicians, hospitals, and other health care workers in medical malpractice lawsuits, and he has represented physicians before the State Composite Medical Board and the State Dental Board. He also has extensive experience in handling prem...

Seslee S. Smith is a litigator and trial lawyer with more than 23 years experience who focuses her practice on the defense of companies in complex litigation. Ms. Smith is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice and has successfully litigated commercial disputes, products liability actions, insurance coverage disputes and healthcare related matters in federal and state courts, including jury trials, as well as before regulatory agencies, in arbitration proceedings and in ...

Directors and officers call on Robert Long to serve as lead counsel in their high-stakes business problems. He has defended corporations and financial institutions in securities class actions, regulatory actions, and internal investigations. Robert is the chair of the Securities Litigation Group. He focuses on shareholder matters, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and director and officer liability. He is an experienced trial lawye...

Brian G. Corgan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Brian G. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian G. Corgan since 2006. 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 Brian G. Corgan is held by other lawyers.