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After graduating from Emory Law School, Frank worked as an Associate General Counsel for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Washington, DC. In 1978, Frank returned to Atlanta to become a trial attorney with the NLRB, after which he was a Partner in the law firm of Shuster, King & King, representing unions and employees. Frank joined Constangy in 1992 and became a Managing Member in 1994. Frank currently co-chairs our Litigation Section in Atlanta.

Timothy Mann, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law. Timothy practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy Mann, Jr. since 2027. 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 Timothy Mann, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Andrew J. Schutt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew J. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew J. Schutt since 2027. 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 Andrew J. Schutt is held by other lawyers.

With a background in mechanical engineering and industry experience with aerospace systems integration projects, Chris Lightner practices in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property – Mechanical Patents Team. Chris focuses his practice on patent solicitation and counseling, as well as on IP-driven due diligence efforts, licensing agreements, confidentiality considerations, and patent brokerage agreements. Chris prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications for wide...

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 ...

Keith Lichtman is a board-certified construction lawyer in Florida and a trained and registered mediator in Georgia with more than 20 years of experience handling complex commercial disputes and litigation matters. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Lichtman represents clients throughout the southeastern United States in matters involving construction litigation, surety bonds, construction defects, commercial crime and insurance policies, financial institution bonds, and collections disputes. His...

Shelly Jacobs Ellerhorst practices environmental law with an emphasis in complex water and hazardous waste related regulatory, enforcement, and litigation issues . Shelly is counsel to the State of Georgia in what is commonly referred to as the “Water Wars,” including litigation, interstate negotiations, and regulatory matters related to the disputes among Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Her preeminence in the environmental litigation field is reco...

Nadia Kalata is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Nadia practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Nadia Kalata 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 Nadia Kalata is held by other lawyers.

Shane Nichols is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group and primarily represents his clients in high-risk patent infringement and trade secret litigation. Licensed to practice in both Texas and Georgia, Mr. Nichols has represented clients in federal and state courts in the U.S., the U.S. International Trade Commission, as well as several international courts around the world. Mr. Nichols is registered to practice as a patent attorney before the U.S. Pate...

Rick Horder has engaged in the practice of environmental law and litigation for nearly forty years. As an Assistant United States Attorney from 1974 to 1977, he represented the U.S. EPA in numerous water and NEPA cases. From 1978 to 1989, he was Regional Counsel, and later Associate General Counsel, for Georgia-Pacific Corporation, where he was responsible for all environmental and toxic tort compliance and litigation company-wide. In 1989, he joined Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, a large Atlanta l...