Steve J. "Steve" Hewitson

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...

Sara K. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Sara K. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Sara K. Thompson 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 Sara K. Thompson is held by other lawyers.

Barry Hester leverages his prior experience as in-house counsel for a leading financial institution to provide clients with strategic advice, compliance insights, and practical guidance in addressing their financial services transactional and regulatory matters. Barry seeks to obtain results efficiently and to provide actionable, technical, market-based guidance. Barry provides transactional and compliance advice to banks and special-purpose financial institutions, as well as payment processo...

Mary Anne Ackourey is one of FMG’s founding attorneys and is a Partner in the Atlanta office. She is nationally known employment attorney and has been recognized by both Chambers USA and Super Lawyers. She also has handled a number of high-profile cases for educational institutions and public employers. Ms. Ackourey has represented employers throughout the country and her experience includes trying to verdict multiple federal jury trials, bench trials and arbitration cases. She also has...

Sarah is a partner in the Real Estate practice, where she advises developers, institutional investors, owners, borrowers, and lenders on commercial real estate transactions across the country. She focuses her practice on real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing, with particular experience representing clients in industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and build-to-rent projects. With more than two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Sarah provides practica...

Rebecca Merrill is a health care regulatory and operations attorney at Hall Render who advises providers, suppliers, health systems, research institutions and life sciences organizations on complex compliance, enforcement and business matters. She partners closely with legal, compliance, and operational teams, as well as senior leadership and boards, to navigate evolving regulatory requirements, manage enterprise risk and support strategic initiatives. She brings a practical, detail-oriented ...

Sarah E. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Sarah E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah E. Parker 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 Sarah E. Parker is held by other lawyers.

Kimberly G. Ader is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kimberly G. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly G. Ader 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 Kimberly G. Ader is held by other lawyers.

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.

Wayne H. Elowe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Corporate Law. Wayne H. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Wayne H. Elowe 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 Wayne H. Elowe is held by other lawyers.