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Jacquelyn Clarke is a Partner in our Atlanta office and also serves as Lead Hiring Partner, overseeing the hiring of associate attorneys across all HBS offices while focusing on the Southeast. Jacque specializes in the defense of both health care providers and professional malpractice matters and focuses her practice on complex medical malpractice cases. Her experience includes a wide variety of areas including heart and spine surgeries, anesthesia claims, and birth trauma cases. Since the be...

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

Leslie K. Eason is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Leslie K. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Leslie K. Eason 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 Leslie K. Eason is held by other lawyers.

Jake Evans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jake practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jake Evans since 2027. 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 Jake Evans is held by other lawyers.

Mindy S. Planer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Mindy S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Mindy S. Planer 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 Mindy S. Planer is held by other lawyers.

Michael Elkon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Elkon 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 Michael Elkon is held by other lawyers.

Tiffany D. Downs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Employment Law - Management. Tiffany D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany D. Downs 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 Tiffany D. Downs is held by other lawyers.

Ted Blum serves as managing shareholder of the Atlanta office and chair of the firm's Atlanta Corporate and Securities Practice. He leads and advises a team with the strategic business, legal and market experience needed to manage and close complex transactions, as well as to provide counsel on day-to-day operations. Ted concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and corporate finance. He has experience representing buyers ...

Calvin P. Yaeger is a founding partner of Marsh Atkinson & Brantley. He has been a trial attorney since 2010 and has successfully tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts involving complex civil litigation. Calvin focuses his litigation practice on tort claims, construction, trucking and transportation, premises, and catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters. He has successfully defended clients in a variety of legal matters throughout the state of Georgia. Some of Calvi...

Eileen Scofield has over 25 years of experience concentrating on immigration law and related legal matters for U.S. and foreign-based clients. She has successfully managed over 30 Department of Homeland Security (ICE) subpoenas, audits and investigations on behalf of various clients. She has also provided advice to clients on audit response, internal processing, follow-up and conclusion. Eileen is listed in The Best Lawyers in America , most recently the 2010 Chambers USA: America’s Lea...