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With over 38 years of litigation experience, Ted Eichelberger has handled a broad range of commercial and tort litigation matters for both plaintiffs and defendants. Ted is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© . Ted currently concentrates his practice around medical malpractice, representing hospitals, medical schools, and individual health care providers. For over 21 years, Ted has served as lead counsel for the largest teaching hospital in the Atlanta area, and the area’s o...

Mark Goodman defends mid- to large-sized self-insured employers, insurance companies and governmental entities throughout the state of Georgia in workers' compensation claims. He also handles claims brought against nursing homes. A 35-year veteran of the practice, Mark has handled hundreds of mediations and hearings throughout his career. He currently serves on the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Chairman’s Advisory Committee, providing input on legislation, rules and...

Charlie Denton represents an array of clients in environmental and toxic tort litigation, enforcement defense, regulatory compliance solutions and pollution insurance coverage disputes. He also serves as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) neutral mediator and arbitrator. Persistent and highly collaborative, Charlie can take complicated issues and challenges and then identify a strategic path to achieve the client’s objectives. Charlie’s representation of industrial, municipal...

Benjamin R. Schlesinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Benjamin R. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin R. Schlesinger since 2026. 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 Benjamin R. Schlesinger is held by other lawyers.

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...

As the managing partner of the Atlanta office, Bert Brannen mentors attorneys in the Atlanta office and helps them serve the Firm’s clients. Bert advises employers on a wide variety of union-related matters and assists them with the administration, negotiation, mediation and arbitration of collective bargaining agreements. He also counsels employers who want to remain union-free with training, preventive strategies and counter-organizing educational campaigns. Bert helps employers avoid...

Stanford G. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Stanford G. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Stanford G. Wilson since 2003. 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 Stanford G. Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Dawn N. Pettigrew is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Dawn N. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Dawn N. Pettigrew since 2026. 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 Dawn N. Pettigrew is held by other lawyers.

Daniel B. Swaja is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Daniel B. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel B. Swaja 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 Daniel B. Swaja is held by other lawyers.

Max Zygmont is an environmental attorney with Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. His practice focuses on Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental, including permitting, compliance, litigation, and enforcement defense involving a broad range of environmental, health, and safety matters. Max advises clients on regulatory compliance, enforcement proceedings, and environmental litigation at both the state and federal levels. Max counsels manufacturers and other busines...