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Ken Kraft is the founder of the Parker Hudson Real Estate practice group. Over the course of his 40+ year career he has worked on billions of dollars' worth of real estate transactions and more than 25,000,000 square feet of leases, in deals at all levels of complexity. His experience, judgement, and reputation ensure that his clients are in the optimum position to achieve their objectives. A former senior executive for Atlanta developer Taylor & Mathis and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company,...

Nichole Hair is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Nichole practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Nichole Hair 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 Nichole Hair is held by other lawyers.

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

Steven J. Rosenwasser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of FinTech Practice and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Steven J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Steven J. Rosenwasser 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 J. Rosenwasser is held by other lawyers.

Kirk Johnston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Kirk practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kirk Johnston 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 Kirk Johnston is held by other lawyers.

Jeremy T. Ware is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Jeremy, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2018 by Best Lawyers. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas J. Biafore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law and Tax Law. Thomas J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. Biafore since 2008. 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 wh...

Rosemarie Thurston is a partner with the Financial Services & Products Group and leads Alston & Bird’s REITs & Real Estate Funds Team. Rosemarie also serves on the firm’s Management Committee. Rosemarie represents real estate companies, underwriters, real estate funds, and investment management firms in public securities offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and ongoing securities law compliance. Rosemarie...

Seslee S. Smith is a litigator and trial lawyer with more than 23 years experience who focuses her practice on the defense of companies in complex litigation. Ms. Smith is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice and has successfully litigated commercial disputes, products liability actions, insurance coverage disputes and healthcare related matters in federal and state courts, including jury trials, as well as before regulatory agencies, in arbitration proceedings and in ...

Mr. Deering has extensive experience representing employers in successfully avoiding and defending a broad range of employment-related claims. His focus areas include employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation and harassment, whistleblower issues, restrictive covenants, wage-hour matters (including class and collective actions) and workplace safety. Mr. Deering has litigated such matters throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.In addition, Mr. De...