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Josh Viau is Of Counsel in the firm's Atlanta office. His practice focuses on representing companies in a variety of labor and employment matters including traditional labor relations matters and employment-related litigation. Josh advises and represents management in traditional labor matters including arbitrations, unfair labor practice cases, union elections, contract negotiations, strikes, and alternative dispute resolution. He also defends employers in litigation in the areas of discrimi...

Olivia Maria Baratta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Olivia Maria practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Olivia Maria Baratta since 2016. 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 Olivia Maria Baratta is held by other lawyers.

Chris Anulewicz is a deeply experienced trial and appellate lawyer. Among the many cases he has tried and handled, he has a particular love of representing clients whose businesses and freedom are imperiled by overly aggressive plaintiffs or prosecutors. For more than 20 years, Chris has represented clients in complex civil and white-collar criminal business cases and intellectual property disputes, including cases involving theft of trade secrets, confidential computer information and other ...

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. ...

Faced with regulatory and operational obstacles such as corporate practice of medicine, fraud and abuse, health care data, and reimbursement issues, providers and vendors call on Sean Sullivan for innovative, practical solutions. Through deep involvement in the health IT community and close relationships with investors, he forms valuable connections with clients by keeping them aware of relevant issues. Sean counsels health care providers and vendors in the industry, including health care tec...

Matthew C. Billips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Matthew C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew C. Billips 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 Matthew C. Billips is held by other lawyers.

Natalia Muñoz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Natalia practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Natalia Muñoz 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 Natalia Muñoz is held by other lawyers.

Loraine DiSalvo has been practicing law in Georgia since 1997. Loraine joined MendenFreiman, LLP in July 2026 after spending 21 years as a partner with Morgan & DiSalvo, P.C. Loraine has spent her entire legal career helping individuals and families plan and prepare for the many changes that life brings. Loraine’s areas of concentration include Estate Planning , Probate, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Tax Planning , Business Succession Planning , Estate and Trust Dispu...

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

Ron Coleman is an accomplished trial lawyer who thrives in big, complex cases. Throughout his 30-year career, Ron has helped his clients successfully resolve all manner of legal disputes, whether via negotiation, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, trial, or appeal. Whether representing a plaintiff or defendant, his creative, sophisticated approach to resolving disputes is designed to help his clients reach the best possible outcomes consistent with their business goals. Ron repr...