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David O'Neal is a former federal prosecutor, who defends companies and individuals in high-stakes federal investigations, False Claims Act litigation against the government and whistleblowers, and complex civil litigation. He is one of the few defense attorneys in the nation that has prosecuted criminal fraud cases and pursued civil False Claims Act investigations and litigation on behalf of the United States. He also has deep experience related to enforcement under the Controlled Substances ...

Lucas A. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Lucas A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Lucas A. Smith since 2024. 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 Lucas A. Smith is held by other lawyers.

David Meezan’s practice concentrates on complex environmental, climate change and energy regulatory compliance , enforcement and litigation matters as well as strategic corporate transactions. David has represented clients in a variety of environmental and toxic tort litigation matters in both federal and state courts and in complex regulatory matters arising under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and their state law counterparts. He als...

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

Damon Gunnels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Damon practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Damon Gunnels since 2024. 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 Damon Gunnels is held by other lawyers.

Jenny Hergenrother is a partner with Alston & Bird’s Products Liability Group, where she focuses on products liability and other complex litigation. Her practice experience includes representing companies in a variety of product litigation, including allegations of false and deceptive advertising, high-value personal injury and wrongful death cases, claim substantiation, and product-related class and mass actions. She chiefly represents automotive, food and beverage, and pharmaceuti...

Chad V. Theriot is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the firm’s board of directors. He focuses on major public and commercial construction and infrastructure projects. Chad advises domestic and international clients across a broad spectrum of construction, contracting, and procurement activities. He represents owners, commercial and government contractors, major subcontractors, and original equipment manufacturers in construction litigation and construction clai...

Founding Partner Stephen T. LaBriola maintains a broad commercial litigation practice while leading the firm's catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice practice. He regularly represents clients in complex business disputes and catastrophic cases involving life altering injuries and wrongful death.

Caroline Johnson Tanner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Caroline Johnson practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline Johnson Tanner 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 Caroline Johnson Tanner is held by other lawyers.

Tracie Morgan is an immigration attorney with Hope Immigration LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. She represents individuals and families in a wide range of immigration matters, including humanitarian relief , waivers , green cards, naturalization , and family-based immigration cases. Much of her work has focused on helping immigrant victims of crime, domestic violence, and human trafficking pursue lawful immigration options and move forward with greater stability and security. Over the course of her l...