Peter G. "Pete" Pappas

Grace Blood focuses her practice on representing healthcare clients in civil and administrative litigation, with particular experience in payor-provider disputes, arbitration and mediation, and judicial appeals. Grace also advises providers on various regulatory and compliance issues, including fraud and abuse, EMTALA, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. In helping clients navigate a highly regulated industry, Grace combines exceptional writing and analysis with a “leave no stone untur...

Jonathan P. Hayes is a nationally recognized Atlanta personal injury trial attorney and managing partner of Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers. Honored by Best Lawyers since 2017 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, he is widely regarded as a leading trial lawyer in Georgia for high-value, complex cases. Jonathan focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation, with an emphasis on truck accidents , commercial trucking c...

Ann Margaret Pointer is a partner in the Atlanta office. She has represented management in labor and employment matters for more than 30 years with a particular emphasis on the agricultural industry. She has been listed in The Legal 500 as "one of the leaders in the country for her knowledge of H-2 agricultural workers." She counsels and defends many agricultural companies in connection with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA...

Jordan Mahoney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Jordan practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan Mahoney 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 Jordan Mahoney is held by other lawyers.

Blending her transactional experience with her regulatory expertise, Jessica Garcia Keenum takes a pragmatic approach to guide clients through complex matters and help them meet their business objectives. Jessica is counsel with the Financial Services & Products Group and a member of Alston & Bird’s Payments & Fintech Group. She advises cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms, social media platforms, financial institutions, merchants, money services businesses, fintech compan...

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...

Adam advises and represents national, state, and local candidates, campaigns, nonprofit organizations, voters, and other industry participants in political and election law spaces. He also frequently represents private entities and individuals in business and civil rights disputes. Adam prioritizes developing diverse skills and practices to aid clients with a variety of tools and a creative approach. He has experience litigating matters and trying cases as varied as voting rights and constitu...

Shannon M. Sprinkle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Shannon M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon M. Sprinkle since 2023. 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 Shannon M. Sprinkle is held by other lawyers.

Duane Cochenour is a litigator specializing in medical malpractice claims, negligent security cases, and insurance coverage. He has a unique perspective, with 20 years of experience as an insurance claim professional prior to becoming a lawyer. He knows exactly what it is like to be an adjuster, supervisor, regional claim manager, and major case negotiator because he has worked in each of those positions. He draws on over 30 years of experience in the insurance and legal industry to defend an...

Todd Van Dyke is a Partner and Litigation Manager in the Atlanta, Georgia office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Van Dyke litigates all types of employment law claims, including claims alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, age discrimination, race, color, and national origin discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, and state tort issues in federal and state courts and in arbitration. His practice includes single plaintiff, multi-plain...