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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...

Alfred S. Lurey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Alfred S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Alfred S. Lurey since 1983. 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 Alfred S. Lurey is held by o...

Joseph C. Staak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joseph C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph C. Staak since 2013. 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 Joseph C. Staak is held by other lawyers.

Rusty Fleming represents lenders and commercial real estate developers in a variety of transactions across the United States.

Alex Peurach leverages her significant trial experience to help her clients navigate their most complex business disputes, providing strategic and creative advice and delivering exceptional results that achieve her clients’ business objectives. Alex is an experienced trial attorney, having won cases in state and federal courts and arbitrations throughout the country. She represents clients across multiple industries on both the plaintiff and defense sides, with a particular focus on paym...

Amanda K. Holcomb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Amanda K. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda K. Holcomb 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 Amanda K. Holcomb is held by other lawyers.

Natasha L. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Natasha L. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Natasha L. 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 Natasha L. Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Wayne H. Elowe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Corporate Law. Wayne H. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Wayne H. Elowe 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 Wayne H. Elowe is held by other lawyers.

Halsey Knapp is a trial lawyer who regularly advises clients on crisis management and best practices with particular emphasis on business arrangements, real estate transactions, graceful employment departures, legal ethics, and more antagonistic, high stakes, business divorces and business litigation. As a seasoned negotiator, Halsey frequently handles relationship issues with lawyers, clients, suppliers, competitors, owners, operators and the occasional government prosecutor or regulator. Al...

Margaret R. Martin is a family law and divorce attorney who handles complex financial issues and helps clients obtain a fair division of marital property, including closely held businesses, trusts and investments that are not easily accessible. Margaret’s approach is to give clients an early and realistic assessment of how a divorce is likely to be settled and work toward obtaining that result as quickly as possible with minimum drama. Her focus always is to give clients the support and...