Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Corporate Law
John Schippert’s professional experience gives him a unique cross-disciplinary approach to solving complex problems at the intersection of business and the law. He brings the same level of commitment and preparation to advancing his clients’ interests as he did during his service in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Jacqueline Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jacqueline, 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 Jacqueline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan P. Lynn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Ryan P., 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 Ryan P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bradley A. Verona is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Bradley A., 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 Bradley A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren is an associate in the Corporate & Finance practice group and a member of the Economic Development & Public Finance team. She has advised clients in public finance transactions as issuer’s counsel, bond counsel, and company counsel in industries such as higher education, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, and local government. Lauren has also represented local issuers in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds and 501(c)(3) bonds. Lauren previously was a member of...
Caroline W. Suydam is an Associate in the firm's Commercial, Class Action and Products Liability Litigation Practices. Her practice focuses primarily on the areas of general liability defense and insurance disputes. She has experience representing a broad range of clients in complex litigation and arbitration matters, including business torts, class actions, insurance and reinsurance disputes and products liability cases in state and federal courts. Prior to joining the firm, Caroline practic...
Joshua R. Spielman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Joshua R., 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 Joshua R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan Settle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jordan, 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 Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lena Hirsch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Lena, 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 Lena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John David Gifford represents a wide range of businesses in a variety of corporate matters including merger, acquisition, and disposition transactions; capital raising activities; tax planning; and corporate governance. His client focus and attention to detail ensures that his clients' needs are met. Representing privately held businesses of all sizes, John David handles all aspects of the life cycle of a business. His work includes advising clients on choice of entity and organizational stru...
Nathalie S. Machado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nathalie S., 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 Nathalie S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John David Lind is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. John David, 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 John David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mark Stern is an associate in the Corporate, Securities and Real Estate Capital Markets practices. He has a broad corporate practice, concentrating in corporate finance and securities law, corporate governance and transactional matters. Mark represents clients in structuring and consummating complex corporate transactions, including registered and unregistered equity and debt offerings, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. He also has extensive experience advising public companies on compl...
Tanisha Pinkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Tanisha, 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 Tanisha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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