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Earle R. Taylor III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Public Finance Law and Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Earle R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Earle R. Taylor III since 2010. 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 Earle R. Taylor III is held by other lawyers.

Bob Brennan is who you want in your corner when the government comes calling. A former federal prosecutor, Bob’s work is informed by deep experience in healthcare compliance. He is known for his pragmatic, client-centric approach to the defense of civil and criminal investigations including False Claims Act matters, compliance counseling regarding potential exposure under the False Claims Act statute, the Anti-kickback statute, and the Stark law and complex civil litigation. Much of Bob...

Duncan Douglass heads Alston & Bird’s payment systems practice and focuses on transactions, product development and regulatory issues related to retail and wholesale payment systems and products. Payment Card Services Mr. Douglass regularly counsels payment card issuers and service providers in regulatory compliance matters, in structuring card issuance programs, and in negotiating co-branding, program manager, issuer processor and sales/distribution agent agreements. He also advise...

Jon Rue is a savvy advocate for healthcare providers. Over the course of his 35+ year career, Jon has handled a wide range of litigation, primarily arising out of healthcare regulation. He brings a confident, comprehensive approach to every case, ensuring that his clients are in the best possible position for a successful resolution. Focused on healthcare regulatory litigation, Jon spends most of his time representing hospitals and other healthcare providers in proceedings in state and federa...

John L. Gornall Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Economic Development Law. John L. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John L. Gornall Jr. since 2014. 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 L. Gornall Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Jessica (Jess) Sabbath focuses her practice on domestic and cross-border high-stakes litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on construction disputes arising from large energy and infrastructure projects. Prior to joining McDermott, Jess was senior counsel at a Fortune 500 energy company, where she provided strategic business and legal advice on matters arising from multimillion-dollar contracts. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience as both in-house and outside counsel for energ...

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

David A. Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. David A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Kelly 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 David A. Kelly is held by other lawyers.

Justin Howard is co-leader of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group. He represents public and private companies across a variety of industries in complex mergers and acquisitions, including leveraged acquisitions and dispositions of portfolio investments by private equity funds. He also represents issuers and underwriters in public and private offerings of debt, equity and convertible securities and advises public companies regarding a variety of corporate governance matters. Mr. ...

Kimberly A. Verska is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Kimberly A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly A. Verska 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 Kimberly A. Verska is held by other lawyers.