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Thomas B. Ward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Thomas B. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas B. Ward 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 Thomas B. Ward is held by other la...

Robert W. Capobianco is a principal in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Rob’s practice focuses on restrictive covenant/trade secrets and employment matters. Rob’s restrictive covenant work includes efforts to enforce and/or invalidate agreements with non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure covenants, as well as related claims regarding trade secrets, fiduciary duties, and tortious interference. His litigation experience in this area is nationwide an...

Julie Bracker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Qui Tam Law. Julie practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Bracker 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 Julie Bracker is held by other lawyers.

As outside general counsel, David Flanigan represents public and private growing, profitable businesses who rely upon him for practical advice and his natural ability to adapt to the specific needs of their teams and organizations. David provides the legal counsel, creativity and knowledge needed to negotiate and close the complex transactions that permeate today’s global business environment. Over the past few years, David has been involved in deals that ranged in value from a few mill...

Brad Adler is the Practice Group Leader over FMG’s national Labor & Employment Practice Section and also serves on the Firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Adler is a nationally recognized labor and employment lawyer that has represented employers in a diverse range of labor and employment matters in more than 26 states across the U.S. His labor and employment practice fully encompasses the issues that employers may face in managing and interacting with employees, including employm...

Michele Madison provides general legal advice to health systems on various regulatory and business matters. Michele has significant experience in managing legal issues arising in hospitals, physician offices or integrated health systems, including employment, investigations, risk management assessment and corporation management. She provides legal education for health systems’ medical staff, management teams and employees and often facilitates and manages implementation of compliance pl...

Deanna L. Kashdan represents lenders, arrangers, borrowers/issuers, sponsors and underwriters in various commercial finance transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, private placements and public debt offerings, project finance, leveraged buyouts, acquisition and recapitalization finance, asset-based finance, credit enhancement transactions, structured finance, mezzanine finance, reorganizations and workouts. Deanna has acted as counsel to several of the largest U.S. commercial ba...

Drew Allen is a leader and dealmaker in the realm of commercial real estate. Developers and institutional investors alike applaud his pragmatic approach to the legal aspects of all types of real estate transactions, from negotiating complex leases to the structuring, development, and financing of large mixed-use projects. Drew concentrates his practice on the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of commercial real estate. He represents national developers, institution...

Philip A. “Phil” Cooper is a corporate and M&A attorney in the Atlanta office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. He advises buyers, sellers, investors, privately held companies, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, borrowers, and lenders in mergers and acquisitions, equity transactions, acquisition financing, commercial finance transactions, corporate governance matters, and complex commercial arrangements. Phil brings a practical, deal-focused perspect...

Rachel is an Atlanta family law attorney with Snider & Snider PC , focusing her practice on the thoughtful resolution of complex, high-income and large-asset divorce matters. Practicing Family Law in Atlanta, Georgia, Rachel takes a hands-on approach to guiding clients through the legal, personal, and emotional issues that often arise during divorce and other family law matters. She works closely with each client to understand their goals and concerns and develops a strategy tailored to t...