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Anson H. Asbury is the founder and managing shareholder of the Asbury Law Firm. Anson represents clients in federal and state tax controversies, complex tax litigation, criminal tax investigations and criminal tax litigation. Anson is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and the American Bar Foundation. He is ranked Band 1 in Georgia by Chambers USA for his expertise in Tax Litigation. He is rated among the Best Lawyers in America for tax law and has been selected annually as a Geo...

Rob Stone is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, whose practice focuses on health care compliance and regulatory matters, primarily counseling national health care systems, academic medical centers, physician groups and other health care providers. His skills include assisting with the broad range of federal and state fraud and abuse issues, from compliance program development and review to internal and government investigations. He has extensive experience preparing, ne...

Teri A. Simmons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Teri A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Teri A. Simmons since 2009. 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 Teri A. Simmons is held by other lawyers.

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

Gregory M. Gaylis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Gregory M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory M. Gaylis 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 Gregory M. Gaylis is held by other lawyers.

Jason B. Yost is a Principal in the law firm of Mercer Thompson LLC. His practice focuses on representing both regulated and non-regulated energy companies in all aspects of domestic and international project development and finance, including the development, acquisition and sale, and ownership and operation of power projects. He has extensive experience drafting and negotiating equipment procurement agreements (turbine and balance of plant), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) a...

Mark is the Chair of the firm's Financial Services & Products Group, focusing on the representation of banks and other financial institutions, as well as real estate investment vehicles, such as REITs. Mark assists these companies with private and public securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, underwritings, corporate formations and restructurings, recapitalizations, corporate governance and a host of related complex regulatory issues. In the current economic cycle, Mark has worke...

Drew Allen is a leader and dealmaker in the realm of commercial real estate. Developers and institutional investors alike applaud his pragmatic approach to the legal aspects of all types of real estate transactions, from negotiating complex leases to the structuring, development, and financing of large mixed-use projects. Drew concentrates his practice on the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of commercial real estate. He represents national developers, institution...

Cleburne E. Gregory III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Cleburne E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Cleburne E. Gregory III since 2009. 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 Cleburne E. Gregory III is held by other lawyers.

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