James L. "Jim" Pannell

Allan C. Galis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Real Estate and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Allan C. practices law in Savannah, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Allan C. Galis 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 Allan C. Galis...

Francesca Macchiaverna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Francesca practices law in Savannah, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Francesca Macchiaverna 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 Francesca Macch...

Chris Phillips is a partner in the Savannah office of the Firm. His practice areas include medical malpractice defense , construction law , products liability , insurance law, and general litigation . Chris focuses his practice on defense of hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other health care related professionals in medical malpractice matters. He has successfully defended numerous wrongful death and permanent injury cases for various health care providers. Chris also concentrates in the ar...

Kelly represents hospitals, physicians, payors, and companies in the health care sector in complex litigation. In addition, Kelly regularly counsels health care providers, including FQHCs, alcohol and drug agencies, mental health providers and physicians; technology vendors; and other businesses on corporate compliance standards, best practices and corporate governance matters, and on the potential collateral consequences of business decisions. She routinely advises boards and helps board com...

Tom Cullen is a partner in the Savannah office, practicing in the areas of general corporate and corporate governance. His practice focuses on all aspects of general corporate representation, including the formation and organization of business entities, capitalization of such entities through debt or equity offerings, securities issues, commercial transactions, commercial loans, mergers, acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings and other reorganizations, shareholder rights issues, and...

David I. Schachter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. David I. practices law in Savannah, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized David I. Schachter 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 David I. Schachter is held by other lawyers.

From Chambers USA: “Shawn Kachmar stands out for both his in-depth knowledge of labor and employment law and excellent client service skills. As one interviewee comments: ‘Your problems always seem to be his priority – no matter how small you are, you always feel like you are his most important customer.’” Shawn Kachmar is a partner at HunterMaclean and practices in the areas of employment law , employee benefits , and business litigation . Shawn counsels employe...

Colin McRae is a partner in the Savannah office. His practice areas include admiralty , business litigation , real estate litigation , transportation , and construction . Colin’s maritime experience includes defense of personal injury claims, collisions, bill of lading and charter party disputes, oil spill and other environmental pollution cases, Coast Guard penalties, and customs matters. Colin also has experience in disputes involving real estate, commercial transactions, premise liab...

Payton Bramlett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Payton practices law in Savannah, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Payton Bramlett 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 Payton Bramlett is held by other lawyers.

Kirby Mason is a partner in HunterMaclean’s litigation practice group , contributing over twenty years of experience to the Firm. A tough litigator, Kirby is at home in the courtroom where she presents the facts and law in a straightforward manner. She is equally effective in front of a jury as in a bench trial or in mediation/arbitration proceedings. Over the years, Kirby has litigated a variety of cases. Her breadth of training and knowledge permits her to represent businesses in cont...