Paul M. Budd

Adriana R. Midence is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Adriana R., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adriana R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julian A. Fortuna is a member of the Corporate and Business and the Resort, Hotel and Hospitality Groups at Taylor English Duma LLP where he practices business and tax law with a focus on domestic and international tax planning for business entities, owners and executives. Mr. Fortuna also represents clients in civil and criminal tax cases before the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), the Georgia Department of Revenue and various other federal, state, local and foreign tax authorit...

Allen D. Altman focuses his practice in the areas of complex estate, gift and GST tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and family units. He is experienced in issues dealing with executive compensation, stockholder agreements and nonqualified deferred compensation. Allen proactively develops and implements tax and estate planning strategies for his clients. In addition, he provides practical recommendations and structures that draw on his experience representing a wide variety of family...

Michael Pavento is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Michael, 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 Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Malone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Adam, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lochlin Samples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Lochlin, 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 Lochlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer Stobie Schumacher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Jennifer Stobie, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer Stobie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan W. Pangborn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Susan W., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As outside general counsel, David Flanigan represents public and private growing, profitable businesses who rely upon him for practical advice and his natural ability to adapt to the specific needs of their teams and organizations. David provides the legal counsel, creativity and knowledge needed to negotiate and close the complex transactions that permeate today’s global business environment. Over the past few years, David has been involved in deals that ranged in value from a few mill...

Laurie Webb Daniel is chair of Holland & Knight's Appellate Team. Based in Atlanta, she has appeared in appellate and trial courts nationwide, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. Daniel is known for her approach to complex litigation, which combines the skills of an appellate advocate with those of substantive specialists at the start of the case to ensure that legal issues are well positioned for a favorable outcome – whether in the trial court or on appeal. As a result, in addit...