Marla Butler

For a number of clients, Nicole serves as an extension of their benefits and rewards department, designing compliant total rewards programs that facilitate her clients’ business objectives. For publicly traded and private companies, predominately in the financial services, healthcare and restaurant sectors, as well as tax-exempt entities, Nicole regularly advises on retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, pension plans and government correction programs for fixing plan operational err...

Shawn Bingham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Shawn practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn Bingham 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 Shawn Bingham is held by other lawyers.

Vidhi Shah is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Vidhi practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Vidhi Shah since 2024. 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 Vidhi Shah is held by other lawyers.

Dawn N. Pettigrew is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Dawn N. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Dawn N. Pettigrew 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 Dawn N. Pettigrew is held by other lawyers.

Alexander B. Foster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Alexander B. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander B. Foster 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 Alexander B. Foster is held by other lawyers.

John S. Ducat has a global construction law practice concentrated on the representation of owners/employers, developers, and contractors in complex transactional and litigation matters concerning the development and construction of major projects. He regularly counsels clients in numerous sectors and his broad range of experience includes work on manufacturing facilities, warehouse and distribution centers, data centers, infrastructure, renewable energy projects, nuclear power plants, airport...

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

Alison M. Ballard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Alison M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Alison M. Ballard since 2024. 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 Alison M. Ballard is held by other lawyers.

Duncan Douglass heads Alston & Bird’s payment systems practice and focuses on transactions, product development and regulatory issues related to retail and wholesale payment systems and products. Payment Card Services Mr. Douglass regularly counsels payment card issuers and service providers in regulatory compliance matters, in structuring card issuance programs, and in negotiating co-branding, program manager, issuer processor and sales/distribution agent agreements. He also advise...

Lee Clayton is a founding partner of Marsh Atkinson & Brantley. He defends clients in litigation related to catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, insurance coverage and bad faith claims, professional liability, appeals and commercial disputes. He handles large, complex cases defending claims on behalf of his clients, which include large national insurers, financial institutions and corporations, as well as individuals. Lee is regularly consulted on problematic fact patterns and...