John R. Bielema

Sydney Fairchild Williamson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. Sydney Fairchild, 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 Sydney Fairchild is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jake Carroll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Jake, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jake is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt Richardson is a member of the Litigation & Trial Practice Group and co-chair of the International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution practice. He focuses both on international arbitration and complex commercial litigation. Matt has represented clients in ICC, AAA ICDR, SCC and ad hoc arbitrations throughout the world. He has represented clients in a broad range of commercial arbitrations ranging from intellectual property claims, disputes over F/RAND compensation and breach of cont...

Stephen Apolinsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen, who practices law in Decatur, Georgia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary Anne Ackourey is one of FMG’s founding attorneys and is a Partner in the Atlanta office. She is nationally known employment attorney and has been recognized by both Chambers USA and Super Lawyers. She also has handled a number of high-profile cases for educational institutions and public employers. Ms. Ackourey has represented employers throughout the country and her experience includes trying to verdict multiple federal jury trials, bench trials and arbitration cases. She also has...

Honors and Awards Best Lawyers in America: 2003 - 2026 Atlanta Magazine: Named one of the Top 50 Women Georgia Super Lawyers 2010 - 2014 Atlanta Magazine: Georgia Super Lawyers 2006 - 2026 Named a Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers - 2020 - 2026 AV rated Seminars and Publications ATLANTA MEDICINE - JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF ATLANTA 2016 VOL. 87, No. 5 ”Keys to Success in Treating Injured Workers: The Patient’s View” ___________________________...

Craig Smith serves as counsel to the full spectrum of healthcare and life sciences organizations with a focus on transactional and business matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals and joint ventures. Craig frequently works with hospitals and health systems, physician groups, practice management companies, accountable care organizations (ACOs), ambulatory service centers (ASCs) and other providers to navigate the complex financial and regulatory issues that arise when ...

John Haynes is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group who counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property law. His practice focuses on patent litigation involving complex technology in the fields of telecommunications, wireless devices, electronics, semiconductor design, computer software and computer networks. Mr. Haynes has tried numerous cases in the International Trade Commission (ITC) and has litigated patent cases in district and appellate courts th...

Keith L. Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Keith L., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keith L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard J. Valladares is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Richard J., 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 Richard J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.