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Bob Brennan is who you want in your corner when the government comes calling. A former federal prosecutor, Bob’s work is informed by deep experience in healthcare compliance. He is known for his pragmatic, client-centric approach to the defense of civil and criminal investigations including False Claims Act matters, compliance counseling regarding potential exposure under the False Claims Act statute, the Anti-kickback statute, and the Stark law and complex civil litigation. Much of Bob...

Josh Viau is Of Counsel in the firm's Atlanta office. His practice focuses on representing companies in a variety of labor and employment matters including traditional labor relations matters and employment-related litigation. Josh advises and represents management in traditional labor matters including arbitrations, unfair labor practice cases, union elections, contract negotiations, strikes, and alternative dispute resolution. He also defends employers in litigation in the areas of discrimi...

Stephen Opler concentrates his practice on the distinctive characteristics of liquidity transactions by and with entrepreneurs. Stephen helps private equity funds, strategic acquirers and entrepreneurial buyers and sellers achieve their goals by leveraging his three decades as an M&A lawyer, entrepreneur, business founder, investment banker, in-house lawyer and CPA. Buying or selling entrepreneur-owned businesses requires a unique focus on the many ways these transactions and the post-clo...

Jessica M. Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Jessica M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica M. Phillips 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 Jessica M. Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Dan Ennis is a lending attorney with a singular focus on closing lending transactions. He works with banks, finance companies, and other lenders to provide the secured debt necessary to power growing businesses across the U.S. and internationally. Dan’s energy and business-oriented approach creates the optimal environment for the success of his deals. Having a concentration in lending work, Dan helps his clients through transactions with a wide range of size and complexity. His deals in...

Kimberly A. Verska is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Kimberly A. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly A. Verska since 2019. 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 Kimberly A. Verska is held by other lawyers.

Doug represents entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, owner-managed businesses, real estate developers and lenders on business and commercial real estate matters. He assists clients in acquiring, developing, closing loans and leasing all types of real property, from raw land to shopping centers, office buildings, apartment complexes, storage facilities, assisted living and continuing care retirement communities, and hotels. Doug is outside general counsel to a number of businesses and reg...

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 also...

Steven D. Ginsburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Steven D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Steven D. Ginsburg 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 Steven D. Ginsburg is held by other lawyers.

Joseph C. Staak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joseph C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph C. Staak since 2013. 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 Joseph C. Staak is held by other lawyers.