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Steve McNiff's background in electrical engineering, as well as his proven, cost-effective problem-solving skills make him the right counsel to aid clients in the fast-paced world of IP. His practice includes all areas of intellectual property litigation and counseling, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation and enforcement. Steve has represented clients in patent infringement lawsuits in the International Trade Commission and federal district courts across the United States, includi...

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

Chesley S. McLeod is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Chesley S. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Chesley S. McLeod 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 Chesley S. McLeod is held by other lawyers.

Thomas M. Clyde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Communications Law, First Amendment Law, Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law. Thomas M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas M. Clyde since 2006. 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 Tho...

Arnold Moore is a skilled real estate attorney and deal closer. Over the course of his career, Arnold has worked with businesses throughout the country on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. His comprehensive and deal-focused approach serves to keep him closely aligned to his clients' needs. An Atlanta native, Arnold guides developers and owners in all phases of commercial real estate. These include acquisitions, developments, financings, dispositions, and tax-free exchanges....

Jacob E. Daly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Jacob E. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Jacob E. Daly 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 Jacob E. Daly is held by other lawyers.

Will Sugden is partner with the Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Group at Alston & Bird. He represents debtors, bankruptcy trustees, creditors’ committees and other fiduciaries, as well as creditors and indenture trustees, in bankruptcy proceedings. Will has substantial experience advising parties on insolvency-related issues arising in workouts and insolvency-related issues in significant transactions. He also has significant experience advising clients on derivatives safe-...

Erica Mason serves as regional and national employment counsel to large and medium-sized companies throughout the United States, primarily in the hospitality, retail and manufacturing sectors, as well as hospitals and physician's groups. Ms. Mason defends clients from claims of alleged racial, age, national origin, disability and religious discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation; testing and public accommodations; wage and hour disputes; and restrictive covenants disputes brought under ...

David M. Calhoun practices in the areas of corporate finance, securities, private equity and mergers and acquisitions. David is very active in M&A transactions for public and private companies and represents both buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, stock sales, international and cross-border transactions, and leveraged buy-outs. In addition, he often handles Hart-Scott-Rodin (HSR) and antitrust matters in connection with M&A transactions. David also has significa...

Todd D. Wozniak is a trial lawyer who defends companies and public institutions throughout the United States in labor and employment, ERISA, and business disputes. He is experienced in ERISA and employee benefits litigation, wage and hour litigation, state and federal whistleblower statutes, non-discrimination laws, plant closing and mass layoff laws, collective bargaining and traditional labor relations, executive contracts and compensation, noncompete and trade secrets litigation, and partn...