Erich N. Durlacher

Sean Fennelly’s clients know they can rely on him when it comes to getting deals done. As an experienced transactional attorney, his focus is on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and creating joint ventures, in both the real estate and corporate fields. His driven, client-centered approach enables those he represents to close deals creating lasting value. Sean has represented clients in more than one hundred acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures over the last decade, many of...

A former justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, Keith Blackwell offers clients uncommon insight as they navigate high-stakes lawsuits and appeals. When clients are confronted in litigation with issues of first impression, unfavorable precedents, esoteric law, or an appeal from an adverse judgment, they turn to Justice Blackwell for strategic guidance informed by his judicial experience. Keith Blackwell served more than eight years as a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia and served near...

Benjamin Stark is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Benjamin, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Deering has extensive experience representing employers in successfully avoiding and defending a broad range of employment-related claims. His focus areas include employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation and harassment, whistleblower issues, restrictive covenants, wage-hour matters (including class and collective actions) and workplace safety. Mr. Deering has litigated such matters throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.In addition, Mr. De...

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...

Wayne Hillis is an experienced trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes, complex business, securities, and employment litigation and arbitration. With more than 200 trials under his belt, he has the experience and skill to successfully represent his clients at trial. Wayne uses his experience and seasoned judgment to guide his clients to the best, most cost-effective solution for their business. As a securities trial lawyer, Wayne represents sec...

Tiffany D. Downs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Tiffany D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lee Gutschenritter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Lee, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darryl Scott Laddin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Darryl Scott, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darryl Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff Luechtefeld is litigator with a strong technical tax background and a deep understanding of how the Internal Revenue Service operates. Jeff’s practice focuses on resolving tax disputes with the IRS, administratively or through litigation. He regularly represents clients before the United States Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, and in the Circuit Courts of Appeal. In his practice Jeff places significant emphasis on the interplay between administrative law and tax law in defending hi...