Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Corporate Law
Jonathan Golden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jonathan, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul Nozick concentrates his practice on mergers, acquisitions, securities matters, and other complex business transactions in a variety of industries. His practice also includes an array of general corporate matters, including corporate governance issues and advising public and private entities on their daily legal matters. His securities experience includes extensive work on public offerings, such as representation of issuers and underwriters, going-private transactions, and private placeme...
As outside general counsel, David Flanigan represents public and private growing, profitable businesses who rely upon him for practical advice and his natural ability to adapt to the specific needs of their teams and organizations. David provides the legal counsel, creativity and knowledge needed to negotiate and close the complex transactions that permeate today’s global business environment. Over the past few years, David has been involved in deals that ranged in value from a few mill...
Stephen Opler concentrates his practice on the distinctive characteristics of liquidity transactions by and with entrepreneurs. Stephen helps private equity funds, strategic acquirers and entrepreneurial buyers and sellers achieve their goals by leveraging his three decades as an M&A lawyer, entrepreneur, business founder, investment banker, in-house lawyer and CPA. Buying or selling entrepreneur-owned businesses requires a unique focus on the many ways these transactions and the post-clo...
Mark is the Chair of the firm's Financial Services & Products Group, focusing on the representation of banks and other financial institutions, as well as real estate investment vehicles, such as REITs. Mark assists these companies with private and public securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, underwritings, corporate formations and restructurings, recapitalizations, corporate governance and a host of related complex regulatory issues. In the current economic cycle, Mark has worke...
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...
Richard Cicchillo, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Richard, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Clients dealing with distressed real estate loans and the disposition of commercial real estate turn to Eric Berardi for strategic counsel and guidance. Eric represents financial institutions, debt funds, and loan servicers in the acquisition, modification, and resolution of distressed commercial real estate loans, including the pursuit of foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, and receivership remedies. Eric also represents a variety of companies on the disposition of hotel, office, retai...
Michael D. Golden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Michael D., 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 Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Travis Carter is the consummate corporate M&A and tax lawyer. Representing buyers, sellers, and those forming businesses, Travis is there to help get the deal closed smoothly and on time. Experienced in all aspects of such corporate change, Travis guides his clients through the thicket of corporate, tax, and employment issues attendant to such deals. The breadth of his knowledge allows Travis to provide deeply insightful counsel to his clients. Many issues arise when buying, selling, or f...
John Willis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. John, who practices law in Macon, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Harold Yellin is a partner in the Savannah office, practicing in the areas of commercial real estate , zoning/land use , and commercial leasing . Harold has broad experience in commercial real estate matters, including the purchase, sale, and refinance of retail shopping centers and office, industrial, and mixed-use developments. He is actively involved in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases on behalf of owners of shopping centers and office and industrial parks. Harold also has...
Russell V. Mobley began his career as a Certified Public Accountant before bringing his extensive accounting and tax knowledge to the firm in 1996. His past experience and detailed work ethic allowed Mr. Mobley to quickly become an integral part of the firm’s taxation and estate planning team. In 1999 Mr. Mobley became a partner within the Taxation Group. Since joining the Business and Taxation Group, Mr. Mobley has developed an expertise in advising families how to plan their estates t...
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