G. Patrick "Pat" Watson

Beth K. Toberman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Beth K., 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 Beth K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hayley R. Ambler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Hayley R., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hayley R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Janine Brown is an M&A and corporate partner who serves as partner-in-charge of the firm’s Atlanta office. She works with companies in a variety of sectors, including technology, media, telecommunications, renewable energy and manufacturing, and has been involved in a wide variety of domestic and international transactions, including capital raising transactions, corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, information technology transactions, joint ventures/strategic all...

Damon Gunnels is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Damon, 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 Damon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amanda N. Brouillette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Amanda N., 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 Amanda N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexander R. Cutler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Alexander R., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carl W. McCalla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Carl W., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carl W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rodney Ganske is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Antitrust. Rodney, 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 Rodney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathryn Baldwin Hecker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Kathryn Baldwin, 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 Kathryn Baldwin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles Ruffin, shareholder in the Firm's Atlanta and Macon offices, has amassed over 30 years a wide array of litigation experience. He currently concentrates his practice in eminent domain and condemnation law, representing landowners and business operators of all sizes in eminent domain, condemnation and inverse condemnation matters. Mr. Ruffin's clients include a wide variety of national and international businesses from large multinational corporations to small individually owned busines...