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Wilhelm Ziegler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Wilhelm practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Wilhelm Ziegler 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 Wilhelm Ziegler is held by other lawyers.

Meghan K. Farmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Meghan K. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Meghan K. Farmer 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 Meghan K. Farmer is held by other lawyers.

Clifford S. Stanford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Clifford S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Clifford S. Stanford since 2020. 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 Clifford S. Stanford is held by other lawyers.

Roth Kehoe II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Roth practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Roth Kehoe II 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 Roth Kehoe II is held by other lawyers.

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...

Russell Hilton represents public and private companies in complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing transactions, and public and private securities offerings. He also advises clients on SEC compliance and reporting obligations and corporate governance matters. Russell represents a variety of business organizations (public, private, not-for-profit) in numerous industries, with an emphasis in the health care sector. He has the unique knowledge and experience critical to the structur...

Jeff Cunningham serves as outside general counsel to growth-phase businesses. He enjoys helping entrepreneurs design ambitious deals and buy, build, and sell profitable companies. He often represents companies that do not have internal legal departments. His clients include closely held businesses, emerging businesses, and established companies in a range of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, business and professional services, construction, and technology. Jeff advises cli...

Joyce Mocek is a Partner and practices in the Labor and Employment and Business Liability and Insurance National Practice Sections at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP. Ms. Mocek is a nationally recognized litigation lawyer that has represented companies across the United States in a diverse range of labor and employment matters. Her areas of expertise focus on advising and representing major employers, insurers, manufacturers, hospitality companies, and health care providers, with particular st...

Chad V. Theriot is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the firm’s board of directors. He focuses on major public and commercial construction and infrastructure projects. Chad advises domestic and international clients across a broad spectrum of construction, contracting, and procurement activities. He represents owners, commercial and government contractors, major subcontractors, and original equipment manufacturers in construction litigation and construction clai...

Shattuck (“Tucker”) Ely is a trial lawyer focusing on the representation of policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. Tucker is a member of the American College of Coverage Counsel, and was named the Best Lawyers™ 2020 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Atlanta. For more than twenty years, Tucker has helped policyholders resolve disputes with their insurance carriers. Tucker has recovered more than $300 million for his clients under a variety of insurance ...