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Alison Jones is a partner within the firm's Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. Alison focuses her practice on the representation of a broad range of real estate investors and participants, including developers, REITS, private funds as well as institutional funds and life companies. Her clients are engaged in developments, acquisitions and joint ventures across the United States and involving various product types. . She also has significant experience on multisite, multijurisdictiona...

Stephen E. Hudson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Securities. Stephen E., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darrick McDuffie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Darrick, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karl F. Dix, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Karl F., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clients come to Sam Rutherford for his industry-recognized complex commercial litigation defense. His experience in state and federal courts throughout the country allows him to provide practical counsel for even the most complex matters. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the health care, financial services, and transportation industries. Sam has represented companies throughout the country in a broad range of litigation, including claims involving ...

Dan Turner is a shareholder in the firm. He represents employers in all aspects of employment law, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA litigation, the FMLA, etc. Dan has served as lead counsel throughout the country in more than 40 class actions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Section 1981 and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Age Discrimination in Employment Act. He has also worked extensively ...

Justin B. Heineman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation. Justin B., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff Stinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Jeff, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeff is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Beth Kitchens brings leadership and focus to her work as a Healthcare lawyer. Her practice is centered on guiding her clients through the regulatory landscape and advising them on compliance and litigation matters. Beth’s proactive communication style and industry focus ensures her clients always feel their questions are being answered correctly and efficiently. Working with hospitals, healthcare systems, physicians and other individuals in the healthcare industry, Beth navigates throug...

Duane D. Sitar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Duane D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Duane D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.