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John Nail’s practice focuses on representing clients in all levels of matters with the IRS, from examination and appeals to litigation in the United States Tax Court and Federal District Court. John has significant experience that allows him to effectively counsel clients in tax matters. He has assisted clients in matters involving disallowed deductions for charitable contributions, executive compensation, and bad business debts; employment tax compliance; state sales and use tax audits...

Brian M. Gordon 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. Brian M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian M. Gordon 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 Brian M. Gordon is held by other lawyers.

James A. Rice, Jr. | Partner James A. Rice, Jr. is a partner and founder of Rice McGowan & Brandt in Atlanta, Georgia. He represents individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death litigation throughout Georgia, with a practice that includes catastrophic injury claims, negligent security cases, premises liability matters, motor vehicle accidents, and products liability litigation. Jim Rice has more than 30 years of litigation experience handling complex personal injury and ...

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

Zachary R. Hall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Zachary R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary R. Hall 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 Zachary R. Hall is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Turton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Michael J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Turton 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 Michael J. Turton is held by other lawyers.

Blending her transactional experience with her regulatory expertise, Jessica Garcia Keenum takes a pragmatic approach to guide clients through complex matters and help them meet their business objectives. Jessica is counsel with the Financial Services & Products Group and a member of Alston & Bird’s Payments & Fintech Group. She advises cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms, social media platforms, financial institutions, merchants, money services businesses, fintech compan...

Wes Achey is a member of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Team. Wes’s practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation and enforcement. He has represented clients in patent infringement lawsuits in federal district courts across the United States, including cases involving telecommunications, computer software and various mechanical devices. He is a member of the Georgia Bar and is a...

Craig Cleland defends employers in litigation—including in class actions—and counsels them on compliance and risk management. He is also Co-Chair of the Firm’s Class Action Practice Group. Craig has served on several Atlanta-area nonprofit boards, including as chair. He is currently on the Advisory Committee for the Atlanta Legal Aid Society as well as on the Board of the Atlanta Bar Labor and Employment Section. Craig is also named in Best Lawyers in America, Atlanta Magazi...

As an experienced litigator, Michelle counsels corporate and individual clients regarding risk management and pre-suit strategy, in addition to providing representation at all phases of litigation in state and federal court, from commencement through appeal. Michelle represents clients in consumer and commercial arbitration proceedings. Michelle’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of product and premises liability, insurance claims and coverage matters...