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Jonathan P. Hayes is a nationally recognized Atlanta personal injury trial attorney and managing partner of Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers. Honored by Best Lawyers since 2017 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, he is widely regarded as a leading trial lawyer in Georgia for high-value, complex cases. Jonathan focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation, with an emphasis on truck accidents , commercial trucking c...

David Ansari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized David Ansari 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 David Ansari is held by other lawyers.

Wade's certification in health care compliance gives her a practical advantage in helping clients to navigate the complex terrain of health care law. She often conducts internal investigations on behalf of industry clients and defends them against government investigations, whistleblower actions, and False Claims Act suits. Wade represents a broad array of health care clients including health plans, hospital systems, medical device manufacturers, post-acute providers, physician practices, and...

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

Mr. Connolly’s primary practice is the representation of debtors and creditors’ committees in large Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. He has been involved in national cases in a number of different industries, including manufacturing, transportation, finance, defense contracting and space and technology. He has appeared in Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia courts. Mr. Connolly has represen...

Tom Rebel is a partner who works in both the Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale offices. He has extensive experience in several industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality and automobile dealerships. He has been a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys for 30 years and co-chairs the firm’s Affirmative Action and Federal Contract Compliance Practice Group. He has assisted many companies in Title III access cases and advised clients on various complia...

Since 1978, John Mercer has concentrated his law practice in the areas of project and corporate finance and other complex transactions, with particular emphasis on the electric power industry. John has extensive experience and expertise in project finance, corporate finance and securities offerings, joint ventures and joint ownership arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and independent power projects. In June 2009, John left his position as the long-time, firm-wide head of the Project Deve...

Jessica Gabel Cino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jessica practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Gabel Cino since 2027. 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 Jessica Gabel Cino is held by other lawyers.

Shannon C. Baxter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Shannon C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon C. Baxter since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey o...

Alfred S. Lurey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Alfred S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Alfred S. Lurey since 1983. 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 Alfred S. Lurey is held by o...