James E. "Jamie" Connelly

BJay creates strategies to mitigate legal, political, and public relations risks to protect his clients’ business objectives. BJay offers more than 20 years of experience in handling government investigations and enforcement proceedings, corporate regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and resolution of civil and criminal litigation to drive results for clients. As a former Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney and legislator, BJay Pak has significant experience making high-stakes dec...

Sean Jessee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Sean practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Jessee since 2021. 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 Sean Jessee is held by other lawyers.

Beth is a partner in the Environmental and Healthcare practices and a member of the Life Sciences industry team. Focusing her practice on regulatory law, she leverages her experience and relationships as a former attorney with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to counsel businesses regulated by governmental agencies. Beth serves clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including chemical companies, real estate developers, retailers, lenders, drug and medical device manufacturers,...

Wayne Melnick is a Partner and Vice-Chair of the firm’s Government Law practice section. He also is a member of the firm’s Tort and Catastrophic Loss practice section where he is Vice-Chair of FMG’s Transportation practice team. Mr. Melnick is an accomplished trial attorney and has tried over 50 jury trials to verdict in cases throughout the country. For every year since 2013, Mr. Melnick has been named a "Georgia Super Lawyer" in the areas of civil law defense and prior to ...

Andrew D. Siegel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Andrew D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew D. Siegel since 2021. 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 Andrew D. Siegel is held by other lawyers.

Jill Harrison has a breadth of experience advising management in issues related to both labor relations and employment law, as well as a variety of regulatory compliance and counseling matters. Her experience includes providing strategic counsel to business executives and Human Resources management on all aspects of the employment relationship, First Amendment litigation, commercial litigation, corporate investigations and counseling, and privacy matters. Jill has substantial experience advis...

Edwin J. Schklar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Edwin J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Edwin J. Schklar since 2018. 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 Edwin J. Schklar is held by other lawyers.

Harry Z. Rippeon III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Harry Z. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Harry Z. Rippeon III since 2022. 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 Harry Z. Rippeon III is held by other lawyers.

Michael Elkon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Elkon since 2023. 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 Michael Elkon is held by other lawyers.

Chris Marquardt is a counselor and trial lawyer who prides himself on helping his clients solve complex problems. He has a diverse trial practice that focuses substantively on commercial litigation and a wide array of labor & employment matters. He also serves as outside General Counsel to educational institutions. Mr. Marquardt has litigated complex disputes for publicly-traded companies, privately-held corporations, small businesses, non-profits, and individuals. He has considerable exp...