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

Steven M. Harkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Steven M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Steven M. Harkins 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 Steven M. Harkins is held by other lawyers.

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

Denise Weiner is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith. Denise serves as the past president of the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the State Bar of Georgia and is a frequent speaker at the Southern Loss Association, Atlanta Claims Association, Southeastern Arson Seminars, Georgia Fire Investigators Association and for many national insurance carriers. She is also the past president of the Georgia Chapter of the National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators. She...

Edwin J. Schklar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Edwin J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Edwin J. Schklar 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 Edwin J. Schklar is held by other lawyers.

Jared Welsh counsels entertainment and digital media companies, brand owners, and creative individuals on a broad range of entertainment and intellectual property matters. He focuses his practice on complex entertainment, media, technology, and intellectual property transactions, with an emphasis on digital media distribution and the licensing of music, videos, and other entertainment content. Jared also has deep experience in the protection, maintenance, exploitation, and enforcement of copy...

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...

William “Bill” T. Casey, Jr., is a Swift Currie partner with over 35 years of experience defending serious injury cases. He primarily works with large insurance companies and national retailers — many of which he has nurtured long-term relationships spanning decades — on claims related to premises liability, construction defect, transportation and automobile accidents and products liability. Bill has tried more than 100 cases to verdict, many of which involved wrongful...

Jo A. Jagor is a Partner in our Atlanta office and has defended medical professionals for more than two decades. She specializes in representing every type of licensed health care professional on the full spectrum of claims, civil suits, and administrative actions. Jo actively defends hospitals and medical professionals all over the country concerning not only allegations of professional negligence but also claims of ordinary negligence, in peer review or quality management hearings, and prem...

Wes Achey is a member of Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Team. Wes’s practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation and enforcement. He has represented clients in patent infringement lawsuits in federal district courts across the United States, including cases involving telecommunications, computer software and various mechanical devices. He is a member of the Georgia Bar and is a...