N. John Bey

Mr. Booth received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. He continues to support his alma mater by serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia School of Law where he teaches a course on medical malpractice. Prior to law school, Mr. Booth was the head of an American delegation of agricultural specialists who studied in the Soviet Union. He maintains an interest in Eastern Europe and was invited to return in 2010 to Tbilisi, Georgia to participa...

John Haynes is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group who counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property law. His practice focuses on patent litigation involving complex technology in the fields of telecommunications, wireless devices, electronics, semiconductor design, computer software and computer networks. Mr. Haynes has tried numerous cases in the International Trade Commission (ITC) and has litigated patent cases in district and appellate courts th...

Mike Marshall concentrates his practice on corporations, mergers and acquisitions, securities and general business law. He has an active practice in the financial institutions area, including commercial banks and other holding companies. Mr. Marshall has represented both sellers and buyers in numerous mergers and acquisitions ranging in size from less than $1 million to over $1 billion. He has also represented companies in both public and private equity offerings and represents public compani...

Madison M. Pool is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Madison M., 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 Madison M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joyce Mocek is a Partner and practices in the Labor and Employment and Business Liability and Insurance National Practice Sections at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP. Ms. Mocek is a nationally recognized litigation lawyer that has represented companies across the United States in a diverse range of labor and employment matters. Her areas of expertise focus on advising and representing major employers, insurers, manufacturers, hospitality companies, and health care providers, with particular st...

Deborah B. Hembree is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Deborah B., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Elrod focuses his practice on bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and commercial litigation. He regularly represents secured lenders, indenture trustees, creditor committees, estate fiduciaries, and other parties in commercial bankruptcies, out of court restructurings, and litigation. John’s industry experience includes insolvency matters in the automotive, health care, financial services, restaurant, and retail sectors. He also has wide-ranging experience in litigation involving comple...

Pierrette McCalla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Pierrette, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pierrette is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Terrell W. “Chip” Benton III is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, and he specializes in general liability, professional malpractice and ethics, professional negligence, and medical malpractice. His primary focus is representing physicians, hospitals, and other health care workers in medical malpractice lawsuits, and he has represented physicians before the State Composite Medical Board and the State Dental Board. He also has extensive experience in handling prem...

Nick Passarello is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Nick, 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 Nick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.