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Anson H. Asbury is the founder and managing shareholder of the Asbury Law Firm. Anson represents clients in federal and state tax controversies, complex tax litigation, criminal tax investigations and criminal tax litigation. Anson is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and the American Bar Foundation. He is recognized by Chambers USA for his expertise in Tax Litigation. He is rated among the Best Lawyers in America for tax law and has been selected annually as a Georgia Super Law...

With deep knowledge of issues facing the life sciences industry, John Cox counsels clients regarding their worldwide intellectual property rights and represents their patent interests when litigation arises, particularly regarding pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology matters. John takes his role in protecting these important assets of life science innovators very seriously while approaching each matter with enthusiasm. Through his ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, John...

Thomas L. Penland, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Thomas L., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

William “Bill” T. Casey, Jr., is a Swift Currie partner with over 35 years of experience defending serious injury cases. He primarily works with large insurance companies and national retailers — many of which he has nurtured long-term relationships spanning decades — on claims related to premises liability, construction defect, transportation and automobile accidents and products liability. Bill has tried more than 100 cases to verdict, many of which involved wrongful...

Clifford S. Stanford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Clifford S., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clifford S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rebecca A. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Rebecca A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert Crewdson, Chair of the Atlanta Construction Law Practice, focuses on the litigation and transactional needs of national and international clients in the development and construction industry. Robert’s practice includes disputes for owners and real estate investors around the country and worldwide, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation in both state and federal courts. His cases often involve contractor terminations, extra work claims, delay claims, and substantial cons...

Lochlin Samples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Lochlin, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lochlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Harris helps clients solve the complex problems that arise in bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring cases. He works with his clients to explore the range of options available to them and develop and execute a practical plan of action. Harris represents public and private companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, creditors, and other parties in all aspects of corporate restructurings, including workouts, bankruptcies, corporate governance matters, distressed asset sales and i...