Walter W. "Walt" Davis

Michael W. Rafter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Michael W., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank DeBorde is the Chair of the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice and has practiced as a bankruptcy and workout lawyer for more than three decades. Mr. DeBorde regularly represents creditors in state court, bankruptcy court and federal district court. Mr. DeBorde frequently conducts complex workouts and represents creditors in bankruptcy courts nationwide. His practice also includes representing creditors’ committees in bankruptcy proceedings, handling contested foreclos...

Philip G. “Phil” Skinner is a partner in the Real Estate Practice area and leads the Leasing Practice and Cross-Border Practice. Mr. Skinner focuses his practice on the representation of owners, developers, investors, landlords and tenants in the acquisition, joint venture, development, financing and leasing of all types of commercial real estate, with a particular focus on office leasing, joint venture formation, representation of foreign investors, cross-border transactions, dis...

In a world of increasing legal complexity, Steve LaBriola understands the importance of keeping it simple. This comes from years of trying cases before juries. Each case is a story waiting to be told, and few trial lawyers can match his ability to convey that story to the jury. He boils down the most complex commercial transaction to its core. Perhaps this is why he is frequently called upon in the “bet the company” case.His docket has included cases involving commercial litigatio...

Kyle assists both domestic and international clients to provide competitive and attractive benefit programs to all levels of employees. He concentrates on both qualified and nonqualified benefit plans, guiding employers through design, implementation, and ongoing compliance. Kyle also advises and trains plan fiduciaries in matters of plan governance, interpretation, and administration.

Vidhi Shah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Vidhi, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vidhi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Allegra Lawrence-Hardy is creative and results-oriented. She uses strategic analysis and innovative thinking to develop legal solutions that work for her clients. She has successfully defended Fortune 100 companies throughout the United States and abroad in numerous trials, arbitrations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Allegra is known for her skill in trying cases and working through complex settlements with tenacity and patience. Allegra also develops processes, tools and ...

Zahra focuses her practice on whistleblower cases (False Claims Act/qui tam), white collar criminal defense, corporate internal investigations, and complex civil litigation. For 8 years, Zahra served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. As a veteran and former state Senator, she has extensive experience dealing with the government. Due to her experience and expertise, Zahra has been called upon numerous times to be a legal analyst in high profile cases. Zahra ha...

Edwin J. Schklar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Edwin J., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edwin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Pottle represents clients in a wide range of complex corporate and securities matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, public and private securities offerings, joint ventures, restructurings, spinoffs and formation transactions. He represents a variety of business organizations (public, private, not-for-profit, domestic and foreign), their boards and financial sponsors and advisors in numerous industries. He has counseled multibillion-dollar international compani...