Peter "Pete" Werdesheim

Jennifer Nichols is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Jennifer, 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 Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey Y. Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jeffrey Y., 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 Jeffrey Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sabina A. Vayner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Sabina A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sabina A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Ware earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia where he excelled in national Moot Court competition, a precursor to his work as a trial lawyer. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Georgia (formerly West Georgia College) and attended on academic and athletic scholarships. While there, he was elected to the Blue Key National Honor society and Phi Eta Sigma (the small school counterpart of Phi Beta Kappa), served as a student government leader, ...

Charles H. Hooker III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Charles H., 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 Charles H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer Wolak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Jennifer, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason Howard is the co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. Jason concentrates his practice in the real estate and finance industries. His practice includes structuring joint ventures and representing developers, purchasers, and sellers in all aspects of the acquisition and disposition of mixed-use, office, multifamily residential, and industrial projects and portfolios. He also represents both lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing transa...

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...

Jason McCarter is a skilled business litigator who represents automotive, technology, and other business enterprises in complex commercial disputes and regulatory investigations. Jason is often called upon to counsel and advocate for clients facing contract, business tort, secured lending, creditors' rights and licensing issues. Jason practices in state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution forums around the country. For example, he recently prevented class certification in an...

Bertram L. Levy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Bertram L., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bertram L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.