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Alison Jones is a partner within the firm's Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. Alison focuses her practice on the representation of a broad range of real estate investors and participants, including developers, REITS, private funds as well as institutional funds and life companies. Her clients are engaged in developments, acquisitions and joint ventures across the United States and involving various product types. . She also has significant experience on multisite, multijurisdictiona...

Burton Dodd is a partner in the firm's Atlanta office. For more than 30 years he has successfully defended colleges and universities, independent schools, multi-national manufacturers, hospitals, professional medical groups, textile manufacturers, telecommunications corporations, and other employers throughout the United States against claims of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge brought in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Burton al...

Steve Collins is a partner practicing in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice and Securities Litigation Groups. His practice focuses on (1) securities litigation, investigations and enforcement proceedings; (2) financial services litigation; and (3) transaction-based litigation, as the principal components of a commercial litigation practice. Securities Litigation and Investigations: Mr. Collins represents clients in SEC, stock exchange and state securities investigations and enfo...

Caroline Johnson Tanner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Caroline Johnson practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline Johnson Tanner 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 Caroline Johnson Tanner is held by other lawyers.

Bobbi Acord Noland is the consummate finance attorney. Throughout her 35-year career, Bobbi has helped lenders negotiate and conclude hundreds of secured loan transactions at all levels of complexity. Her collaborative, deal-focused approach serves as a catalyst for progress and creates positive customer relationships for her clients. As head of the Commercial Finance practice, Bobbi guides global banks, regional banks and finance companies through domestic and cross-border transactions rangi...

Michael J. Breslin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Artificial Intelligence Law and Technology Law. Michael J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Breslin 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 Michael J. Breslin is held by other lawyers.

Earle R. Taylor III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Public Finance Law and Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Earle R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Earle R. Taylor III since 2010. 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 Earle R. Taylor III is held by other lawyers.

Joseph J. Dinardo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Joseph J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph J. Dinardo 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 Joseph J. Dinardo is held by other lawyers.

Bill Holley’s clients know they can rely on him when disputes heat up. Throughout his 30+ year career, Bill has steered his clients to unparalleled success in major litigation. His creative, comprehensive approach to handling business disputes builds client confidence and engenders respect and credibility with judges and opponents. Testament to his effectiveness and client focus, Bill's clients and cases now span a wide variety of industries and disciplines. Well known for representing ...

Michael W. Rafter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Trademark Law. Michael W. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael W. Rafter since 2007. 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 Michael W. Rafter is held by other lawyers.