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Doug Arnold is Co-Chair of the firm’s Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group. He has over 20 years of experience representing clients in environmental litigation, enforcement, and compliance matters. Doug also has client relationship responsibility for Electrolux North America, as well as for the firm’s environmental work for United Parcel Service, Inc. Doug is listed in Chambers USA , The Best Lawyers in America , and The International Who's Who of Environmental Lawy...

Rebecca A. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Rebecca A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca A. Davis since 2025. 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 Rebecca A. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Trust, estate, business and tax planning attorney Jim Robinson takes a personal interest in the clients he represents, and is appreciated for his dedication to serving as a trusted adviser who cares about their businesses, family and goals for the future. Jim concentrates his practice on estate and corporate planning, working with families and closely held businesses on issues that range from the routine to the complex and involving succession, estate and gift, and sophisticated tax planning,...

Michael Kohler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Kohler since 2025. 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 Kohler is held by other lawyers.

Alison LeVasseur focuses her practice on general corporate matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions for private equity firms and other privately held businesses, as well as public companies. Her experience also includes advising both public and private company clients on drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, strategic partnerships, and master services agreements. Additionally, Alison counsels private equity and venture-backed clients on debt and equity financings...

Margaret R. Martin is a family law and divorce attorney who handles complex financial issues and helps clients obtain a fair division of marital property, including closely held businesses, trusts and investments that are not easily accessible. Margaret’s approach is to give clients an early and realistic assessment of how a divorce is likely to be settled and work toward obtaining that result as quickly as possible with minimum drama. Her focus always is to give clients the support and...

Craig Smith serves as counsel to the full spectrum of healthcare and life sciences organizations with a focus on transactional and business matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals and joint ventures. Craig frequently works with hospitals and health systems, physician groups, practice management companies, accountable care organizations (ACOs), ambulatory service centers (ASCs) and other providers to navigate the complex financial and regulatory issues that arise when ...

Natasha L. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Natasha L. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Natasha L. Wilson since 2025. 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 Natasha L. Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Debra Buster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Debra practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Debra Buster 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 Debra Buster is held by other lawyers.

Mary Anne Ackourey is one of FMG’s founding attorneys and is a Partner in the Atlanta office. She is nationally known employment attorney and has been recognized by both Chambers USA and Super Lawyers. She also has handled a number of high-profile cases for educational institutions and public employers. Ms. Ackourey has represented employers throughout the country and her experience includes trying to verdict multiple federal jury trials, bench trials and arbitration cases. She also has...