William G. "Bill" Leonard

Ronnie Gosselin represents clients through all stages of their environmental litigation and enforcement matters, from preventative due diligence and regulatory compliance to post-crisis problem-solving and management. Whether conducting due diligence in real estate transactions or defending in litigation, Ronnie never loses sight of her clients' objectives. Ronnie focuses her practice on finding solutions for her clients in court, at the deal table, on the factory floor, or across from state ...

Jeff Cunningham serves as outside general counsel to growth-phase businesses. He enjoys helping entrepreneurs design ambitious deals and buy, build, and sell profitable companies. He often represents companies that do not have internal legal departments. His clients include closely held businesses, emerging businesses, and established companies in a range of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, business and professional services, construction, and technology. Jeff advises cli...

Paul Z. Rothstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Paul Z., 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 Paul Z. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Brent Wasser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brent, 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 Brent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan P. Hayes is a nationally recognized Atlanta personal injury trial attorney and managing partner of Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers. Honored by Best Lawyers since 2017 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, he is widely regarded as a leading trial lawyer in Georgia for high-value, complex cases. Jonathan focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation, with an emphasis on truck accidents , commercial trucking c...

Gina Ginn Greenwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Gina Ginn, 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 Gina Ginn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nancy Baughan thrives on guiding her clients through complex litigation and arbitration matters. Her tireless, in-depth approach drives client confidence, leading to excellent outcomes across the board. Nancy has a strong track record of finding creative ways to win for her clients via dispositive motions, in trial and arbitration, and on appeal. Nancy has honed her skills in representing financial institutions and public and private companies in a wide range of litigation and arbitration mat...

William M. Joseph is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. William M., 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 William M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Collins is a partner practicing in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice and Securities Litigation Groups. His practice focuses on (1) securities litigation, investigations and enforcement proceedings; (2) financial services litigation; and (3) transaction-based litigation, as the principal components of a commercial litigation practice. Securities Litigation and Investigations: Mr. Collins represents clients in SEC, stock exchange and state securities investigations and enfo...