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John E. Hall, Jr. is one of the founding partners of Hall Booth Smith, and he is dedicated to making it the finest litigation firm in the Southeast. John specializes in the defense of high exposure cases, including medical malpractice, batch claims, construction, commercial litigation, mass torts, transportation, and products liability. During his legal career, he has tried more than 125 cases to resolution. His expertise in high exposure birth trauma and catastrophic cases resulted in his be...

Bill focuses his practice on occupational safety and health regulatory issues. He works with companies on compliance with both federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and state safety and health regulations. Before joining Constangy, Bill was an attorney with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission in Washington, D.C.

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...

Frank DeBorde is the Chair of the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice and has practiced as a bankruptcy and workout lawyer for more than three decades. Mr. DeBorde regularly represents creditors in state court, bankruptcy court and federal district court. Mr. DeBorde frequently conducts complex workouts and represents creditors in bankruptcy courts nationwide. His practice also includes representing creditors’ committees in bankruptcy proceedings, handling contested foreclos...

David Carpenter regularly advises clients, including Fortune 500 companies, on all aspects of commercial litigation from individual disputes to major consumer class actions. He helps his clients find cost-effective solutions as an alternative to trial whenever possible. He concentrates his practice in general business and commercial litigation, with special focus on consumer and privacy class action defense, business torts and contract disputes. David has served as lead counsel and assisted i...

Matthew D. Friedlander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Matthew D. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. Friedlander 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 Matthew D. Friedlander is held by other lawyers.

Randy Moore is co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group and is a member of the Financial Services & Products Practice Group. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and related strategic matters, with a particular emphasis on the financial services industry (including banks, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and insurance companies). He represents private and public companies, investment banking firms, and private equity gro...

Clients come to Sam Rutherford for his industry-recognized complex commercial litigation defense. His experience in state and federal courts throughout the country allows him to provide practical counsel for even the most complex matters. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the health care, financial services, and transportation industries. Sam has represented companies throughout the country in a broad range of litigation, including claims involving ...

Russell B. Dunlap is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Russell B. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Russell B. Dunlap 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 Russell B. Dunlap is held by other lawyers.

John C. Spinrad is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. John C. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John C. Spinrad since 2008. 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 John C. Spinrad is held by other lawyers.