Michael Kane

Charlie deftly maneuvers clients through complex corporate transactions, including those in the construction, media and manufacturing industries. He represents public and private companies in a variety of industries in complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and public and private offerings of debt and equity. Charlie also advises clients on general corporate matters, including ongoing SEC compliance and corporate governance issues.

Laura Hester is foremost a business lawyer with a practice centered on complex commercial real estate and corporate transactions. She builds long-standing relationships with clients by being attentive, learning about the complexities of their businesses, and providing concierge-level service on each deal, from the beginning of a project to the end. Laura’s clients look to her to help them solve intricate problems and to partner with them to achieve their short- and long-term goals. Repr...

Bethani R. Oppenheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Transactions / UCC Law. Bethani R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Bethani R. Oppenheimer 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 Bethani R. Oppenheimer is held by other lawyers.

Jerry has served as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in numerous financings in 25 states and in the District of Columbia.

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.

Bill focuses his practice on occupational safety and health regulatory issues. He works with companies on compliance with both federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and state safety and health regulations. Before joining Constangy, Bill was an attorney with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission in Washington, D.C.

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 ...

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...

John D. Livingstone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. John D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Livingstone 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 John D. Livingstone is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Leonard focuses on assisting private investors, high net worth individuals, hedge funds, business owners, and small to middle-market companies in navigating complicated corporate and financial issues, including raising and investing capital, restructurings, distressed debt/insolvency and corporate control disputes. He brings over 25 years of big firm experience working on mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, investment fund organization and regulatory compliance, corporate and ...