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David Stewart is head of the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Group. He concentrates his practice on trademark, copyright, trade secret and advertising litigation and counseling. Mr. Stewart is featured in the International Edition of Who’s Who Trademarks and Super Lawyers magazine. He is also listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America . Mr. Stewart received an A.B. degree in English literature from Wabash College in 1985, ...

Adam Malone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Adam practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Malone since 2010. 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 Adam Malone is held by other lawyers.

P. Michael Freed is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. P. Michael practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized P. Michael Freed 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 P. Michael Freed is held by other lawyers.

Clients can depend on Kerri-Ann Griggs for advice across all areas of immigration law. She has an established track record of obtaining almost 100% approvals for complex business immigration cases that receive RFEs, NOIDs, NOIRs, and audits. Kerri provides corporate clients with strategic solutions for their global workforce, international employment, cross-border transactions, and compliance. Kerri advises clients on various aspects of corporate immigration law, including immigrant and non-i...

Wes Achey is a member of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Team. Wes’s practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation and enforcement. He has represented clients in patent infringement lawsuits in federal district courts across the United States, including cases involving telecommunications, computer software and various mechanical devices. He is a member of the Georgia Bar and is a...

Scott Zweigel is a results-oriented litigator. Concentrating on complex commercial disputes, Scott has helped clients successfully resolve numerous large and seemly intractable problems. His pragmatic, comprehensive approach serves as a catalyst to finding solutions and helping his clients achieve their business objectives. As a member of Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group, Scott represents businesses, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and other companies facing claims in f...

Thomas G. Sampson II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas G. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas G. Sampson II since 2019. 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 G. Sampson II is held by othe...

Keith Broyles is the co-leader of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Group. His practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with particular emphasis on patent litigation, enforcement and appellate work. Mr. Broyles has extensive experience resolving intellectual property disputes involving a wide range of intellectual property issues and technical disciplines, including wireless telecommunications, mechanics, construction products, electronics,...

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...

Wesley Burton McDaniel III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Wesley Burton, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wesley Burton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.