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William K Whitner is a business litigator who handles complex civil corporate matters representing clients in state and federal courts and arbitrations around the country. His wide-ranging substantive experience includes contract disputes, business torts, franchise, antitrust and competition, and securities fraud class action related matters. He serves as Global Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department, a team of nearly 300 lawyers across the world. Consistently recognized for his legal excell...

William D. Deveney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. William D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized William D. Deveney since 2013. 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 William D. Deveney is held by other lawyers.

Clients dealing with distressed real estate loans and the disposition of commercial real estate turn to Eric Berardi for strategic counsel and guidance. Eric represents financial institutions, debt funds, and loan servicers in the acquisition, modification, and resolution of distressed commercial real estate loans, including the pursuit of foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, and receivership remedies. Eric also represents a variety of companies on the disposition of hotel, office, retai...

John D. Livingstone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. John D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Livingstone 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 John D. Livingstone is held by other lawyers.

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

Heather Clauson Haughian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Information Technology Law. Heather Clauson practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Clauson Haughian since 2019. 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 Heather Clauson Haughian is held by other lawyers.

Steven A. Pepper is a partner in the Real Estate Practice (including the Multifamily Practice), the Commercial Lending Practice, and the Healthcare Real Estate Practice. He is a former member of the firm's Executive Committee and a former co-chair of the firm's Diversity Committee. He serves clients out of the Atlanta office. Best Lawyers named Mr. Pepper the "Atlanta Best Lawyers Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year" for 2012. Mr. Pepper focuses his practice on the representation of multifamil...

George Reinhardt provides general legal advice to health systems, physician practices, mental health providers, and other healthcare-related entities on a variety of matters, including corporate transactions, regulatory and legislative issues, medical staff issues, physician contracting, patient privacy and contract negotiation. His practice primarily focuses on the representation of health systems and other healthcare providers. George previously served as vice president at Sherman & Com...

When clients are faced with a commercial real estate or public finance transaction, they need a detail-oriented, efficient, and practical problem solver like Amber. Amber represents institutions, investors, and developers in equity, development, and tax abatement transactions across the U.S., as well as governmental entities in public finance transactions. Amber Pelot is co-leader of the firm’s Government & Economic Incentives Team. Amber advises clients on commercial real estate pr...

Mr. Watson is chair of the Bankruptcy Group. His practice focuses on representing secured lenders in pre-bankruptcy workouts and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. In addition, Mr. Watson represents several national franchisors in bankruptcy cases of franchisees and is a frequent lecturer on a variety of bankruptcy related topics. He is licensed to practice in Georgia and New York and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute. Mr. Watson is listed in Chamber...