Michael Edwin "Mike" Ray

John L. Gornall Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Economic Development Law. John L., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jill Harrison has a breadth of experience advising management in issues related to both labor relations and employment law, as well as a variety of regulatory compliance and counseling matters. Her experience includes providing strategic counsel to business executives and Human Resources management on all aspects of the employment relationship, First Amendment litigation, commercial litigation, corporate investigations and counseling, and privacy matters. Jill has substantial experience advis...

James A. “Jim” Goldstein is the founding partner of Goldstein & Hayes, P.C. , a nationally recognized personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia focused on representing the rights of those seriously injured. Since the mid 1980’s, Jim has been the senior, first name partner directly responsible for the multitude of million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements upon which the reputation of the firm is based. In addition to Best Lawyers , Jim is named as...

Jennifer Nichols is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Jennifer, 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 Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meghan K. Farmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Meghan K., 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 Meghan K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Seslee S. Smith is a litigator and trial lawyer with more than 23 years experience who focuses her practice on the defense of companies in complex litigation. Ms. Smith is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice and has successfully litigated commercial disputes, products liability actions, insurance coverage disputes and healthcare related matters in federal and state courts, including jury trials, as well as before regulatory agencies, in arbitration proceedings and in ...

Clients trust Lee Ann to guide them through complex environmental litigation. She frequently serves as managing counsel for large corporations and develops and implements litigation strategy at every level. She concentrates her practice on complex civil litigation, with a focus on toxic tort, product liability, and environmental matters. Lee Ann has experience with every phase of the litigation process, including pre-trial case investigation and evaluation, taking and defending critical fact ...

Marcus Dean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Marcus, 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 Marcus is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike Childers has a unique combination of comprehensive experience in complex energy transactional matters and in executive management roles with an international power generation company and an international heavy civil construction company. He draws on his years in executive management roles for insights into the business strategies and goals of clients. Mike supports clients on the project development and construction of utility-scale solar and wind facilities with and without battery stor...

Susan Hearne Richardson concentrates her practice in the area of environmental law, including regulatory and compliance counseling, due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions, permitting, enforcement and hazardous site remediation. Ms. Richardson has significant experience in advising clients with regard to the wastewater permitting and enforcement issues, particularly as applicable to municipal governments.