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

Michael Egan is a Senior Member of the firm in the Atlanta office where he is a member of the Construction Service Group. His practice involves counseling owners, architects, sureties, construction product manufacturers, and builders on matters including design, finance, building, and fidelity and surety disputes. Michael is a member of the American Bar Association's Fidelity and Surety Committee on the Construction Industry. Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements Louisville law fir...

Michael J. Breslin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Artificial Intelligence Law and Technology Law. Michael J., 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 Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Leonard focuses on assisting private investors, high net worth individuals, hedge funds, business owners, and small to middle-market companies in navigating complicated corporate and financial issues, including raising and investing capital, restructurings, distressed debt/insolvency and corporate control disputes. He brings over 25 years of big firm experience working on mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, investment fund organization and regulatory compliance, corporate and ...

Andy McClintock has been with FordHarrison since 1994. His practice concentrates on airline matters, and his experience includes litigating Railway Labor Act issues, conducting arbitrations before airline system boards of adjustment, representing management in NMB-sponsored grievance mediation, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and giving general advice on labor and employment issues. Andy was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps between 1983 and 1991. He completed fligh...

John Nail’s practice focuses on representing clients in all levels of matters with the IRS, from examination and appeals to litigation in the United States Tax Court and Federal District Court. John has significant experience that allows him to effectively counsel clients in tax matters. He has assisted clients in matters involving disallowed deductions for charitable contributions, executive compensation, and bad business debts; employment tax compliance; state sales and use tax audits...

Ryan Burke is an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation, Insurance, and Healthcare practices. His practice includes contract and tort litigation, and he advises clients on matters of insurance coverage and bad faith, contractual rights and remedies, and litigation procedure. His practice also encompasses healthcare law, including payment disputes between providers and payors. Mr. Burke has represented clients in federal and state courts around the country and before the American ...

Alisha F. Gibson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Alisha F., 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 Alisha F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank Layson focuses his practice on mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He represents leading companies in a wide variety of cross-border transactions. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/layson-frank/

Steve Ensor is a partner and the leader of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group. Steve has represented employers for over 30 years in all areas of labor and employment law, including complex employment class and collective litigation and traditional labor union matters. Steve has also excelled in leading several client teams, and has been recognized by the firm’s clients for his exceptional client service, his aggressive approach to “win-win” alternative fee arrange...