Erin C. Hewitt

Simon R. Malko brings more than 20 years of courtroom and law firm experience to his leadership role at Morris, Manning, and Martin, LLP. Simon is implementing a strategic plan that prioritizes firm strategic growth, especially through lateral hiring, while maintaining and cultivating the firm’s distinctive culture. This strategic vision also amplifies the firm’s core values of outstanding client service and supporting and developing the talents of junior lawyers. As the third and...

Shane Nichols is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group and primarily represents his clients in high-risk patent infringement and trade secret litigation. Licensed to practice in both Texas and Georgia, Mr. Nichols has represented clients in federal and state courts in the U.S., the U.S. International Trade Commission, as well as several international courts around the world. Mr. Nichols is registered to practice as a patent attorney before the U.S. Pate...

Elizabeth Lindsey is a shareholder practicing in the Domestic Relations and Family Law section. Her practice is devoted to the representation of clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, pre-nuptial agreements, alimony, legitimation, and paternity.Elizabeth is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. She is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, for which she serves on the Board of Governors. She is Chair of the Georgia Cha...

Allen D. Altman focuses his practice in the areas of complex estate, gift and GST tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and family units. He is experienced in issues dealing with executive compensation, stockholder agreements and nonqualified deferred compensation. Allen proactively develops and implements tax and estate planning strategies for his clients. In addition, he provides practical recommendations and structures that draw on his experience representing a wide variety of family...

David Chaiken is a top-rated Atlanta-based former federal prosecutor with more than 20 years of experience handling sophisticated securities litigation and white collar enforcement matters. Selected by The Best Lawyers In Americ a as its "Lawyer of the Year" in Atlanta for regulatory enforcement matters twice in three years, in 2025 and 2027, his expertise includes: ➤ complex business litigation in state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution forums (typically involving allegat...

Alex Brown’s clients rely on him to litigate complex commercial disputes in court and arbitration, as well as defend them in FTC and state AG investigations. Alex focuses his complex commercial litigation and investigations practice on high-stakes antitrust, consumer protection, data privacy, cybersecurity, and telecommunications matters. Alex has spent more than a decade representing corporate plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, including class actions and multidistr...

Jennifer D. Lindy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Jennifer D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer D. Lindy 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 Jennifer D. Lindy is held by other lawyers.

Kevin Gooch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Finance Law. Kevin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Gooch 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 Kevin Gooch is held by other lawyers.

John M. Mastin, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. John M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Mastin, Jr. since 2021. 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 M. Mastin, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Tiffany D. Downs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Employment Law - Management. Tiffany D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany D. Downs 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 Tiffany D. Downs is held by other lawyers.