J. Matthew "Matt" Dwyer Jr.

Melissa Segel represents insurance carriers and businesses in commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, with an emphasis on defending against bad faith and fraudulent claims. She works with insurance adjusters, special investigative units (SIU) and insureds in both first- and third-party property and bodily injury loss claims in Georgia, including those related to arson, automobile accidents and theft coverage in homeowner and auto insurance policies. Melissa previously worked in ...

James L. Hollis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James L., 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 James L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tod is a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer with expertise in securities, investment advisory and executive and professional liability matters (both civil and criminal), who consistently gets great results for his clients in complex, high-dollar matters across the country. He has acted as lead counsel in cases and arbitrations in 21 states and counting. Tod is a Partner in the Firm’s Securities Litigation Group and is one of the Group’s specialists in broker-dealer and investment a...

Mark Ray offers health care clients a nuanced and business-focused approach to public or private company M&A and corporate finance transactions. His knowledge of the unique regulations, risks, and market pressures affecting health care companies results in unique insights and creates value for his clients. Mark is the former chair of Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group, which includes teams of corporate, FDA, health policy, and health care compliance lawyers. He concentrates his p...

Douglas R. Spear is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Douglas R., 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 Douglas R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob Mowrey represents clients facing complex environmental and energy matters, including litigation, enforcement and regulatory advice. His preeminence in his field has been recognized with listings in Best Lawyers in America; Chambers USA America’s Leading Business Lawyers; Who’s Who Legal; Legal 500; and LawDragon. Prior to becoming a founding partner of the firm, Bob spent 21 years practicing at Alston & Bird, LLP, a national Am Law 100 firm, where he was the long-time chai...

Kyle assists both domestic and international clients to provide competitive and attractive benefit programs to all levels of employees. He concentrates on both qualified and nonqualified benefit plans, guiding employers through design, implementation, and ongoing compliance. Kyle also advises and trains plan fiduciaries in matters of plan governance, interpretation, and administration.

Matthew M. Brohm is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Health Care Law. Matthew M., 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 Matthew M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael E. Hollingsworth II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael E., 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 Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Deakins began his professional career with Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston and since that time has specialized in labor relations and employment law. He joined the predecessor firm to Ogletree Deakins and became a named partner in that firm. Mr. Deakins was Managing Shareholder of Ogletree Deakins from 1985-2000.Mr. Deakins has extensive experience in all aspects of labor relations law and has handled some of the largest and most highly publicized union elections in the United States ...