Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Commercial Litigation
Lee Whatling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Lee, 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 Lee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Allison Ng is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Allison, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Barclay splits her time between litigating cases for clients and helping clients prevent the need for litigation in the first place, by advising on compliance and best practices. She’s most skilled and experienced in the areas of employment law, education law, and commercial litigation. In practical terms, that means she can help you litigate cases involving claims like discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and business torts. She also represents employers, schools, colleges,...
Blake M. Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Blake M., 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 Blake M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sean P. Farrell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Sean P., 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 Sean P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rebecca Nocharli is an associate in the firm’s Litigation practice group. Rebecca represents clients in a range of complex litigation matters in state and federal courts and in internal and government investigations. Her practice covers contract, healthcare, employment, bankruptcy, regulatory, and criminal matters, among others. Rebecca’s experience and skills include developing case strategies, managing factual investigations and all aspects of discovery, drafting motions and bri...
Amber O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Transportation Law. Amber, 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 Amber is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Wade H. Barron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Wade H., 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 Wade H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lisa Northrop is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Transportation Law. Lisa, 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 Lisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Janelle Alleyne is a healthcare attorney with a multifaceted practice. She is focused on representing health systems, hospitals, physician groups, behavioral health facilities, and other healthcare providers in various transactional, regulatory and compliance matters, internal investigations, surveys, corporate compliance, licensing, and self-disclosures. Janelle frequently advises her clients in all phases of the mergers and acquisitions process, assisting through the timeline of transaction...
Nathan R. Miles is an associate in the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice. Mr. Miles has experience representing clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters throughout the United States, including real estate related cases, product liability cases and general commercial disputes. He also represents clients in connection with complex insurance coverage disputes. While in law school, Mr. Miles interned for the Honorable David R. Sweat of the Superior Courts of Georgia’s Wes...
Josh Barnette is an attorney in the firm’s Atlanta and Lexington offices. He is a member of the Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group and an affiliate member of the Business Litigation Service Group. Josh focuses his practice on torts, insurance, white collar criminal defense, civil rights, products liability, and general business litigation. Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements Stites & Harbison and Tucker Ellis Obtain Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Mesothelio...
Destiny Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Destiny, 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 Destiny is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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