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Named by Best Lawyers in America as the “2012 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the exempt organizations area and as the “2013 Atlanta Lawyer of the Year” in the trusts and estates litigation area, Ben White's practice emphasizes exempt organizations of all kinds, as well as estate and tax planning. As a partner in the largest and most comprehensive exempt organizations practice in the Southeast, Mr. White is widely known for his successful representation of exempt organi...

Chad V. Theriot is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the firm’s board of directors. He focuses on major public and commercial construction and infrastructure projects. Chad advises domestic and international clients across a broad spectrum of construction, contracting, and procurement activities. He represents owners, commercial and government contractors, major subcontractors, and original equipment manufacturers in construction litigation and construction clai...

Nick Moriatakis is a native Atlantan and has lived in Atlanta all his life. He attended public schools in DeKalb County and then worked his way through Emory College and Emory Law School. He is the first in his extended family to have graduated college. Nick was fortunate enough during college and law school to earn internships allowing him to work in the Department of Natural Resources during Jimmy Carter’s governorship and then in the United States Congress in 1975. His exposure to th...

David Meezan’s practice concentrates on complex environmental, climate change and energy regulatory compliance , enforcement and litigation matters as well as strategic corporate transactions. David has represented clients in a variety of environmental and toxic tort litigation matters in both federal and state courts and in complex regulatory matters arising under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and their state law counterparts. He als...

As an experienced litigator, Michelle counsels corporate and individual clients regarding risk management and pre-suit strategy, in addition to providing representation at all phases of litigation in state and federal court, from commencement through appeal. Michelle represents clients in consumer and commercial arbitration proceedings. Michelle’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of product and premises liability, insurance claims and coverage matters...

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

Amanda M. Waide is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Amanda M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda M. Waide 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 Amanda M. Waide is held by other lawyers.

A. André Hendrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. A. André practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized A. André Hendrick 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 A. André Hendrick is held by other lawyers.

Alison Elko Franklin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Alison Elko practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Alison Elko Franklin 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 ...

James Dartlin Meadows is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. James Dartlin practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized James Dartlin Meadows since 2007. 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 James Dartlin Meadows is held by other lawyers.