Thomas A. Spillman

Drawing on his over 20 years of experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, Joey Burby represents corporate and individual clients in criminal and civil investigations by the Department of Justice as well as regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the SEC and other federal and state agencies. He has significant experience handling matters involving securities fraud, insider trading, health care fraud, the False Claims Act, antitrust violations, bribery, the Foreign Corr...

Founding Partner Stephen T. LaBriola maintains a broad commercial litigation practice while leading the firm's catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice practice. He regularly represents clients in complex business disputes and catastrophic cases involving life altering injuries and wrongful death.

Emily S. Borna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Emily S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Emily S. Borna 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 Emily S. Borna is held by other lawyers.

Clients can depend on Kerri-Ann Griggs for advice across all areas of immigration law. She has an established track record of obtaining almost 100% approvals for complex business immigration cases that receive RFEs, NOIDs, NOIRs, and audits. Kerri provides corporate clients with strategic solutions for their global workforce, international employment, cross-border transactions, and compliance. Kerri advises clients on various aspects of corporate immigration law, including immigrant and non-i...

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

Chris Baugher advises on deals involving payment systems participants and the financial technology industry. In particular, Chris regularly represents payment processors, sophisticated merchants and financial institutions in the following matters: Payment Processors Mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of operating companies, payment technology assets and credit card portfolios. International expansion initiatives, joint ventures and strategic alliances in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Merchan...

Entertainment lawyer Steve Weizenecker serves as counsel on tax incentives and financing for film, television and videogame clients. He has also worked with numerous jurisdictions on developing or improving their economic incentives for the entertainment industry. Personable and patient, Steve takes the time to listen to what each client needs, understand their concerns and incorporate their goals into each step he takes. Clients and colleagues alike know that they can rely on Steve to serve ...

Margaret W. Scott concentrates her practice on estate planning, fiduciary and tax litigation, estate settlement, trust administration, charitable planning, charitable solicitation law and exempt organizations. Margaret is a fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel. She is the past chair of the Nonprofit Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and is the Secretary of of the Fiduciary Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. She is the President of the Atlanta Estate Plannin...

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.

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...