Vivian D. Hoard

Henry D. (“Hank”) Fellows, Jr., is an av-rated trial lawyer who has been devoted to complex business litigation for forty years. As a founding partner of Fellows LaBriola LLP, Mr. Fellows has successfully tried cases in numerous Georgia Superior and State Courts and in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia. In addition, he has successfully argued cases before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals ...

Walter E. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Walter E., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Walter E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tiffany D. Downs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Tiffany D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rodney Ganske is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Antitrust. Rodney, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rodney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charmaine D. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Music and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Charmaine D., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charmaine D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason B. Yost is a Principal in the law firm of Mercer Thompson LLC. His practice focuses on representing both regulated and non-regulated energy companies in all aspects of domestic and international project development and finance, including the development, acquisition and sale, and ownership and operation of power projects. He has extensive experience drafting and negotiating equipment procurement agreements (turbine and balance of plant), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) a...

Mark S. VanderBroek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark S., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elissa B. Haynes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Elissa B., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elissa B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert W. Capobianco is a principal in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Rob’s practice focuses on restrictive covenant/trade secrets and employment matters. Rob’s restrictive covenant work includes efforts to enforce and/or invalidate agreements with non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure covenants, as well as related claims regarding trade secrets, fiduciary duties, and tortious interference. His litigation experience in this area is nationwide an...

Cari Dawson is a creative problem solver, legal strategist and committed advocate. She chairs the Class Action Practice Team and has an established track record of successfully defending Fortune 500 companies as lead counsel in high-profile litigation nationwide. Cari has defended hundreds of class actions across an array of industries and regularly assists clients in commercial litigation, strategic counseling and crisis management. In 2015, Cari was named one of the country’s “M...