Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Banking and Finance Law
Cindy A. Brazell is a partner in Holland & Knight's Atlanta office and co-chairs the firm's Financial Services Practice Group. She is a financial services attorney who focuses on a wide range of complex commercial and banking transactions, real estate finance and related matters. Ms. Brazell has extensive experience representing banks and other financial institutions in leveraged finance, asset-based lending, and other secured and unsecured lending transactions, with specific industry exp...
Thomas J. Biafore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law and Tax Law. Thomas J., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew C. Durden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Andrew C., 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 Andrew C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leah Petersen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Leah, 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 Leah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Deanna L. Kashdan represents lenders, arrangers, borrowers/issuers, sponsors and underwriters in various commercial finance transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, private placements and public debt offerings, project finance, leveraged buyouts, acquisition and recapitalization finance, asset-based finance, credit enhancement transactions, structured finance, mezzanine finance, reorganizations and workouts. Deanna has acted as counsel to several of the largest U.S. commercial ba...
Jonathan Bush is an experienced commercial finance attorney. He has helped financial institutions and syndicates of lenders structure, negotiate, and close numerous secured loan transactions at every level of complexity. His client-focused, responsive approach ensures that those he represents are best positioned for success. With deep experience in commercial finance, Jonathan helps banks and other lenders through domestic and cross-border transactions ranging from $10 million to more than $1...
Mike Parisi leads private credit and bank lenders through cash flow and asset-based lending transactions, including sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings. Clients value Mike’s ability to navigate intricate finance transactions and his recognition of commercial dynamics. Mike is chair of Alston & Bird’s Corporate Debt Finance Team. He leads private credit lenders, bank lenders, corporate borrowers, and private equity sponsors in structuring, negotiating, a...
Harrison Roberts is the firm’s Managing Partner and a skilled finance attorney. He combines industry experience with business insight to create practical solutions for lenders and borrowers. He has worked with banks, credit syndicates, and institutional borrowers to negotiate, structure, and close secured lending transactions across a wide variety of industries. He also frequently helps financial institutions develop loan programs to enter new markets and reach new customers. With two d...
Grace Dejean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Grace, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Grace is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
K. Ryan Dardard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. K. Ryan, 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 K. Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Madison Morrow Lee represents clients in a wide range of commercial lending transactions. Her creativity and skill allow her to effectively represent clients' legal interests. Madison works with national and regional banks and other financial institutions in syndicated and single-lender transactions. She focuses on the negotiation, documentation, and administration of transactions, including asset-based loans and acquisition financing in a variety of industries. Madison's client-centered appr...
Graham Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Graham, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Graham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Frances Hyewon Kim-Chriscoe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Frances Hyewon, 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 Frances Hyewon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John T. Hobgood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. John T., 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 John T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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