Michael J. Blakely, Jr.

Steven A. Pepper is a partner in the Real Estate Practice (including the Multifamily Practice), the Commercial Lending Practice, and the Healthcare Real Estate Practice. He is a former member of the firm's Executive Committee and a former co-chair of the firm's Diversity Committee. He serves clients out of the Atlanta office. Best Lawyers named Mr. Pepper the "Atlanta Best Lawyers Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year" for 2012. Mr. Pepper focuses his practice on the representation of multifamil...

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...

Craig Smith serves as counsel to the full spectrum of healthcare and life sciences organizations with a focus on transactional and business matters including mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals and joint ventures. Craig frequently works with hospitals and health systems, physician groups, practice management companies, accountable care organizations (ACOs), ambulatory service centers (ASCs) and other providers to navigate the complex financial and regulatory issues that arise when ...

Zach Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Zach practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Zach Wilson 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 Zach Wilson is held by other lawyers.

John M. Hamrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. John M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Hamrick 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 John M. Hamrick is held...

With more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate and financing transactions, Tracy Plott has significant experience in restructuring of debt obligations, bond financing, joint ventures, syndications of loans, limited partnerships, and asset-based financing. Her lending practice encompasses construction, permanent and mezzanine lending, asset-based financing, and synthetic leases. Tracy also represents corporate and other clients in the acquisition, development, leasing, managem...

Tracie Morgan is an immigration attorney with Hope Immigration LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. She represents individuals and families in a wide range of immigration matters, including humanitarian relief , waivers , green cards, naturalization , and family-based immigration cases. Much of her work has focused on helping immigrant victims of crime, domestic violence, and human trafficking pursue lawful immigration options and move forward with greater stability and security. Over the course of her l...

Jonathan L. Neville is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jonathan L. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan L. Neville since 2018. 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 Jonathan L. Neville is held by other lawyers.

Andrew B. Cash is a trial attorney with Cash, Krugler & Fredericks LLC in Atlanta, Georgia . His practice centers on representing individuals and families in complex civil litigation, including medical malpractice , personal injury and product liability claims. Through his work, he focuses on helping people pursue accountability and financial recovery after serious injuries or the loss of a loved one. Cash handles cases involving negligent medical care, unsafe products and catastrophic in...

David Keating focuses his practice on matters involving technology and data. David is one of the co-leaders of the Privacy & Data Security Practice at Alston & Bird. He has advised clients on privacy and security issues arising along the entire data lifecycle for more than 15 years. He assists clients with compliance strategies, policy development and implementation, data monetization and data use analyses, new product development, privacy and security issues in transactions, and priv...