Atlanta, GA Lawyers

Civil Litigation

4200 Northside Parkway, N.W., Building One, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30327

Brooke Bowen specializes in high-stakes civil litigation, including catastrophic injury claims, large products liability cases, and complex commercial litigation. Brooke brings a unique perspective to her plaintiffs’ practice having spent the first decade of her career defending large, international companies and subsequently acting as in-house counsel for a major government organization. Brooke combines the skills that she gained defending these entities with her passion of helping others in order to obtain the best results for her clients – individuals and businesses who have been seriously harmed by the wrongful acts of others.

Personal Injury Law

1819 Peachtree RD NE, Ste 401, Atlanta, GA 30309

Attorney Bryan Baer established The Baer Law Firm in 2020 to fight for the injured victims of accidents, or those who suffered at the hands of medical personnel. As an Atlanta personal injury attorney with nearly two decades of legal experience, he will put his expertise to work for you. He has earned recognition as a Super Lawyer, Top 100 Trial Lawyer, a Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum member and has been designated as a "Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend magazine. Dedicated to achieving justice for the wrongfully injured, Bryan will use his former experience with defending insurance companies to your advantage. Call and speak with Bryan personally regarding your matter and get your questions answered.

Civil Litigation

3344 Peachtree Rd NE #800, Atlanta, GA 30326, USA

Alex Bartko is the founder of AB Law, bringing a wide array of experience from both his tenure as a former litigation partner at a prominent Atlanta law firm and as lead in-house corporate litigation counsel. Through his strategic and assertive approach, Alex has successfully navigated a broad spectrum of disputes, from pre-suit negotiations to trials and appeals. His deep insight on the legal challenges businesses face also enables him to provide legal advisory services to businesses of all sizes, helping them to navigate complex issues and minimize risk. Raised in Atlanta, Alex attended the Westminster Schools before earning his B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Georgia. He then graduated with honors from Emory University School of Law, where he was appointed to the Order of Barristers and actively participated in the Emory Moot Court Society. Alex also received several awards for excellence in his coursework. Following law school, Alex spent 11 years in private practice in Atlanta, representing clients across multiple industries. He then served as lead litigation counsel for a major corporation in Atlanta for two and a half years before founding AB Law. Alex has also taught an advanced trial techniques class at Emory Law. Alex resides in Atlanta with his wife and two children. In his leisure time, he enjoys watching the Georgia Bulldogs, reading, playing golf, and coaching his kids’ soccer teams.

Medical Malpractice Law

1800 Peachtree St NW suite 370, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

Alex is an experienced trial attorney and has spent her legal career representing individuals who are victims of medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury and their families. She has tried cases to verdict and represented her clients in negotiations and mediations resulting in millions of dollars in compensation for clients. In addition to her medical malpractice and personal injury work, Alex has also represented taxing authorities across the nation against national online travel companies in order to recover unpaid sales and occupancy taxes. She has argued these cases in front of appellate and trial courts and participated in taking these cases to the highest courts in multiple states. Alex is an active member of the Georgia Trial Lawyer’s Association, and a graduate of the GTLA LEAD (“Leadership Education & Advanced Direction”) program. Alex serves on the New Lawyer’s Division Board and is also a member of the Editorial Board for the association’s publication, The Verdict. Last year, Alex was selected as a Barrister of the Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court. She has been involved with the Inn since she was a law student, having traveled to London to participate in a Moot Court competition, as a Pupil of the Inn, hosted as part of an exchange program with the Gray’s Inn of Court. Alex graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law. During law school, Alex was a member of the Moot Court and Mock Trial teams, competing during her second and third years across the nation. Her team earned a spot at nationals in the ABA Moot Court Competition and received the best brief award at nationals. Alex was inducted in to the National Order of Barristers for her achievements in courtroom advocacy. She was also a Dean’s Ambassador and an elected member of the Student Bar Association, serving as the President of the Class of 2014. Alex is a “Double Dawg” having graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 2011.

Personal Injury Law

300 Galleria Pkwy, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30339

Andrew Lampros has an active trial and litigation practice representing plaintiffs. Andrew has litigated and tried matters in a variety of settings, including Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), products liability, wrongful death, tractor trailer accidents, automobile accidents, consumer fraud, civil rights, negligent security, nursing home and assisted living negligence, insurance bad faith, business torts and commercial litigation. Andrew has experience litigating and trying cases for individuals and small businesses and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.

Civil Litigation

303 Peachtree Rd NE #5100, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA

Ashley Maconeghy is a litigation attorney who primarily handles general liability defense, representing individuals and insurers in the defense of a variety of matters, including motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases. She has always been interested in problem solving for others. While in law school, Ashley worked for two Federal judges focusing on civil procedure, including litigation relating to bad faith in insurance. After completing her education, Ashley relocated to the Atlanta area and worked for a firm where her practice focused on litigation related to personal injury as well as probate administration. Ashley has taught several CLEs on probate administration and was the co-chair for the Fiduciary Section of the Young Lawyers Division of the Georgia Bar from 2017-2018. She worked for a defense firm in Gwinnett County focusing on personal injuries related to car accidents and premises liability until joining Savell & Williams in May 2021. Ashley has successfully tried cases in many counties throughout Georgia. Ashley is admitted to practice before all state courts in Georgia, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Georgia. She completed her undergraduate studies at King’s College, graduating summa cum laude with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Economics. Ashley then continued her studies at Syracuse University earning her Juris Doctor. She enjoys spending time with her family and lives in Lawrenceville with her husband and two children. Ashley and her husband are active members of Cross Pointe Church, in Duluth, Georgia

Criminal Defense Law

999 Peachtree St NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30309

Our firm specializes in the defense of sex offense allegations, and that is all that we do. Over the years, we have handled several hundred sex offense cases throughout Georgia and have achieved outstanding results for our clients. These cases typically involve allegations of child molestation, rape, the possession of child pornography, or arrests resulting from internet sting operations.

Personal Injury Law

235 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30303

Attorney Brian Poe is Chairman of Georgia Injury Attorneys and Brian Poe & Associates, Attorneys, PC “The People’s Champs”. He is a well-known lawyer and businessperson in metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia, with over 25 years of experience practicing law, and he is also the Chairman of a national legal recruiting firm (Esquire Connect). Attorney Poe is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, has an M.B.A. from the University of Georgia and a B.S. from Florida State University. Attorney Poe is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. After many years as a Senior Attorney with a Fortune 500 corporation and major national law firms based in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. For over a decade, Attorney Poe wrote a popular column, the monthly “Attorney’s Corner” feature, for the award-winning Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine. Attorney Poe serves on the Board of Directors of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc., and was its first General Counse

Personal Injury Law

191 Peachtree Rd NE suite 805, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

torney Bryce Durham demonstrates seasoned professionalism and knowledge of personal injury through diligent care for his clients and in depth understanding of the legal system. He is driven and highly motivated to fight on behalf of those enduring personal injury. His clients come first, EVERY time. Bryce remains actively involved in his church, Hillside International Chapel and Truth Center, where he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Family and Divorce Law

6190 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339

Carla F. Stern is a versatile family law attorney and Atlanta native with a proven track record of achievement in handling complex marriage dissolution and child custody cases involving high asset clients. Her areas of strength include mediation, litigation, and relationship cultivation as well as providing clients with innovative solutions to challenging situations. She distinctively combines strong law background and advanced legal skills with a passion for counseling both clients and team members.

Personal Injury Law

2275 Marietta Blvd., NW, 270-297, Atlanta, GA 30318

Civil Litigation

51 Lenox Pointe NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Dan Castan represents injured workers before the State Board of Workers Compensation and plaintiffs in State and Superior Courts of Georgia for injuries suffered in accidents. He litigated one of the claims that helped establish the rights of undocumented aliens to Workers Compensation benefits in Georgia in the case of Wet Walls, Inc. vs. Ledesma. Dan has successfully negotiated and settled multiple million dollar claims. Dan was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey to immigrant parents from Cuba. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College and received his Juris Doctor from The Washington College of Law at The American University in Washington D.C. Dan was admitted to the Georgia Bar in November, 1993. He is an active member of the Hispanic Bar Association, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Bar Association and Workers Compensation Section of the State Bar of Georgia.

Personal Injury Law

307 14th St NW #10, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

David M. Van Sant is a nationally recognized personal injury attorney and founder of Van Sant Law. He earned his B.B.A. from Kennesaw State University and graduated with honors from Georgia State University College of Law in 2003. Beginning his legal career defending major insurance companies, Mr. Van Sant now uses that insider experience to fight for individuals injured in car crashes, truck accidents, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death cases. Known for his aggressive advocacy and results-driven approach, he’s earned membership in the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, representing less than 1% of U.S. lawyers. He’s been consistently named to the Georgia Super Lawyers list and was previously honored by the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers. Today, he continues to be recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia. Mr. Van Sant holds numerous accolades.

Immigration Law

365 Northridge Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350, USA

Mr. Dustin Baxter received his B.A. degree from the University of Oregon, graduating summa cum laude, in 2002. He then earned his J.D. degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2005. Mr. Baxter is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Oregon. Mr. Baxter lived in Oaxaca, Mexico for two years during his undergraduate studies and as a result speaks, reads and writes fluent Spanish. Mr. Baxter regularly represents clients before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services seeking both employment and family based adjustment of status and naturalization. Mr. Baxter regularly represents clients before the Executive Officer for Immigration Review, including immigration courts nationwide and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Mr. Baxter represents foreign nationals seeking asylum, cancellation of removal, NACARA, TPS, and adjustment of status before Immigration Judges.

Personal Injury Law

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30326

Brown received his law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1994 and was admitted to the practice of law in September 1994. After practicing for several years with a national plaintiff’s law firm, Brown took the vast knowledge gained there and began his solo law practice in 1998. Today, his firm is nationally recognized as one that is small, yet aggressive and tirelessly committed to upholding the rights of and seeking justice for those who are injured or are victims of wrongful death by negligence; he represents plaintiffs in lawsuits arising from car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice and insurance fraud as well as assisting injured employees with workers’ compensation claims. Brown also serves clients who require business and corporate law services including civil litigation, employment law, procurement, contracts, corporate governance and formation and more.

Workers Compensation Law

1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 660, Atlanta, GA 30309

Elizabeth Sullivan, originally from Stone Mountain, GA, began her career as a workers’ compensation lawyer with the desire to provide a voice for individuals in need. She aims to stand up for her clients in every case and guide them through intimidating legal processes. Elizabeth cites her devotion to personalized client representation as her main reason for joining our team of talented attorneys at The Law Offices of Nathaniel F. Hansford, LLC. Elizabeth previously handled workers’ compensation cases for a defense firm, which helps her provide valuable insight into how employers and insurers think. Before earning her law degree from Georgia State University’s College of Law, Elizabeth studied criminal justice, speech communication, and Spanish at the University of Georgia. She is a fan of UGA football and basketball, and Atlanta United soccer. Elizabeth also loves traveling with her husband, as well as playing with her rescue dog.

Family and Divorce Law

555 Sun Valley Drive, N-4, Atlanta, GA 30329

Emily Brenner is the founder of the Brenner Law Group. She brings over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer, family lawyer, mediator, negotiator, and nationally-certified psychologist to every aspect of our exclusive divorce and family law practice.

Personal Injury Law

3455 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326

Eric has recovered tens of millions of dollars fighting for the rights of hundreds of victims and families of personal injury and wrongful death. Eric has argued before the Supreme Court of Georgia and is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Eric has led fundraising efforts benefiting the Fragile Kids Foundation, Center for Children & Young Adults, American Cancer Society and Childkind. He is also a monthly contributor to Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Feed the Children, Charity Water and the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Graduating with honors from Miami of Ohio with a degree in philosophy, Eric was selected for the London Law Consortium while attending law school at the University of Georgia. Eric is licensed to practice before all of the State and Superior Courts of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and in federal court before the United States District Court, Northern District. Eric dedicates his practice to personal injury and wrongful death, with an emphasis on tractor-trailer and motor vehicle collisions, defective products, and premises liability.

Real Estate Law

1230 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

Doug Dillard is one of Georgia’s most accomplished zoning and land use attorneys. He has helped clients for more than four decades resolve matters involving zoning, planning, land use, local government law, annexation and land use litigation. His experience with land use issues include complex zoning changes, special use permit applications, site plan reviews, subdivisions, easements, covenants, litigation and appeals. Doug has litigated and won many of the landmark zoning cases decided by the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. He also has worked proactively with local government officials, civic associations and business organizations to draft ordinances, statutes and local legislation as it affects land use. Doug actively promotes land development approval processes and regulations that support green building, affordable housing, and smart growth principles. He has served on the Mixed Income Communities Initiative for the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership to promote, create and preserve mixed-income communities in the greater Atlanta Region. Best Lawyers’ included Doug in its Georgia Best Lawyers list for 2016 – 2018 and named him Lawyer of the Year for Land Use Litigation in 2014 and 2018. His peers included him in the Georgia Top Lawyers list for 2016, which was published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Martindale-Hubbell awarded him the highest preeminent rating, and from 2012 -2018 named him a Georgia Top Rated Lawyer for Zoning, Planning and Land Use. Doug is currently listed in the Best Lawyers in Georgia as published in the Wall Street Journal. Before joining Pursley Friese Torgrimson as a partner in 2015, Doug served as a partner with Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco. Previously, he practiced with Dillard & Galloway, LLC for 14 years, and formerly with Peterson Dillard Young Self Asselin and Powell. He is a co-author of Zoning and Land Use in Georgia, a reference book for Georgia’s zoning and land use laws, and the only book of its kind in Georgia. Publications featuring his legal articles include Georgia State University Law Review, The Atlanta Lawyer and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. The Journal of Applied Real Estate Analysis includes him on their Editorial Advisory Board. Doug served as a guest lecturer at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Florida State University, the University of Georgia, Georgia State and the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He also served as an instructor for the Section of Litigation of the American Bar Association, the Georgia Bar Association, the National Business Institute, the Georgia Real Estate Institute, the Dixie Land Title Association, Lorman Education Services and Law Seminars International. He is affiliated with many legal, real estate and civic organizations. Previously he served on the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Disciplinary Board of the State Bar of Georgia and the Board of the Atlanta Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. In the Atlanta community, Doug has participated in Leadership Georgia and the Regional Leadership Institute, and served as the Chairperson of Leadership DeKalb. He is a past member of the Board of Trustees of Furman University, Chairman of the Board of Visitors for the Walter F. George School of Law Mercer University, and Treasurer, Board Member and Chair of the Council for Quality Growth. A champion of smart growth and religious freedom, Doug has fought to protect the rights of mosques and other houses of worship seeking to locate in areas where to best serve the needs of members. The New York native also is a strong supporter of the urban farming movement. His family operated one of the largest organic farms in North Georgia.

Personal Injury Law

100 W Peachtree NW St, STE 2600, Atlanta, GA 30303

Hezekiah Sistrunk Jr., is a National Partner and President of The Cochran Firm, founded by legendary trial lawyer Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. He is also Chairman of the National Firm's Executive/Management Committee and the Managing Partner of the Firm's Atlanta Office. Mr. Sistrunk's practice focuses largely on the litigation of complex disputes involving common law, statutory law, contract law, physician and hospital liability law, product liability law, commercial, corporate and business issues, catastrophic personal injury cases and class action/mass torts/pharmaceutical litigation. Over the course of his career, in fact, Mr. Sistrunk has prosecuted and defended hundreds of litigated matters before state courts, federal courts and administrative agencies and has tried over 100 cases to verdict.

Criminal Defense Law

729 Piedmont NE Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308

www.hughesandmanning.com

Real Estate Law

1201 Peachtree St NE suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30361, USA

J. Clifford Lantz, J.D., M.B.A., B.A. Cliff Lantz is a commercial real estate attorney and has been practicing law for more than 20 years. He currently represents a variety of commercial real estate clients, via his law firm The Lantz Law Firm, LLC, including a solar energy company backed by one of the largest private equity firms in the world, which has active projects across the United States. He has been a speaker at conferences around the country and in the Atlanta area regarding real estate transactional and finance topics. Mr. Lantz received his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was a Managing Editor of the Emory Law Journal and a Dean's Teaching Fellow. He also earned a Masters in Business Administration degree from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, where he co-founded the Goizueta Real Estate Group, a student group focused on the commercial real estate industry.

Estate Planning Law

4170 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, ste 480, Atlanta, GA 30319

An Atlanta native, Kevin's family settled in Georgia in the late 1780s and is widely known for Meaders Pottery, which has some pieces proudly displayed in the Smithsonian. Kevin graduated from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta with a double B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science. While at Oglethorpe, Kevin served as class president three out of four years and interned under then Secretary of State Max Cleland and also under then Governor Zell Miller. Immediately after graduation, Kevin accepted an invitation from the University of Moscow in Russia to pursue further study in post-Cold War Eastern European economic integration. Kevin graduated from Georgia State University College of Law, focusing on estate planning and trust law. In addition, upon completion of required studies and a national two-day board examination, he earned the designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP ® ). Kevin has continued his life-long process of education and has also earned the designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) from the American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Georgia State Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. On a personal note, Kevin has played drums since age 5, picked up trumpet at age 13, and guitar at age 33. An avid animal lover, Kevin donates some of his time and money to the Atlanta Humane Society, Noah's Wish, PAWS, and Fur-Kids. Kevin served as a presenter at Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning, has been published in national financial magazines, hosted "The Magellan Planning Hour" radio show and has been seen on TV's "Atlanta & Co." Kevin and his wife Gui, a native of Brazil, and their 3 year old son, Dylan, live in Brookhaven.

Criminal Defense Law

2970 Clairmont Rd #240, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA

I am the ONLY lawyer in the history of Georgia who has served as a Police Officer, Police Chief, Municipal Court Judge, State Court Judge, Superior Court Judge and Prosecutor. I am also a Music Artist, just type in THE FLY LAWYER on any music platform and my Instagram is @theflylawyer.

Medical Malpractice Law

5775 Glenridge Drive, Building E, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30328

Jim practices in the area of general civil litigation, with an emphasis on medical malpractice defense. Managing partner of our Augusta office, Jim?s practice focuses on representing hospitals, physicians, nursing homes and other health care providers throughout Georgia and South Carolina. From pre-suit investigation through final judgment, Jim has obtained numerous medical malpractice defense verdicts in State and Federal Courts. He also handles comprehensive general insurance defense, including suits involving allegations of premises liability, product liability, defamation, breach of contract, worker?s compensation, and automobile and trucking liability.

Civil Litigation

1380 West Paces Ferry Road, Suite 2265, Atlanta, GA 30327

J.R. Hanks is a civil defense trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience. He has tried over 100 cases involving serious injury or death and has a proven track record of winning at trial. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, national insurance carriers, construction companies, self-insureds and privately held family businesses. J.R. has represented hundreds of companies and individuals in lawsuits in Georgia and across the Southeast. He has been awarded the highest rating of “AV” by the legal community for his legal ability and ethical standards.

Labor Law

191 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 4200, Atlanta, GA 30303

Area of Practice: Labor and Employment Law Jeremy Stephens is a labor and employment attorney in the Atlanta office of Morgan and Morgan, PA. He litigates matters of employment rights and discrimination, including overtime wage and hour, and civil and human rights for private sector and federal employees in state and federal courts as well as federal administrative tribunals. Jeremy holds a J.D. from Rutgers Law School, and a B.A. in Political Science and Mass Communication from Purdue University. Jeremy enjoys architecture and real estate development, gardening, physical fitness, music, and quality time with family. He is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia and the State of New York. Jeremy is a Georgia native, born and raised in Gainesville.

Bankruptcy Law

1180 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

John has over 25 years of broad-based experience as a lead trial lawyer in private practice, in-house litigation counsel, including managing the global litigation team of an Atlanta-based Fortune 100 Company, conducting internal investigations domestically and internationally, and advising corporate board members, executives and senior business leaders. John has served as senior managing litigation counsel, global anti-bribery counsel and global head of diversity and workplace fairness. John focuses his practice on internal and government investigations, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations, corporate compliance, commercial litigation, including class action litigation, business bankruptcy/creditors rights/receiverships and diversity consulting. John’s broad-based background enables him to bring solutions-based perspectives drawing on a range of legal disciplines and a proven track record of success working not just with lawyers but with business leaders in public affairs, a public company board of directors, communications, government relations, regulatory affairs and community stakeholders. He earned his B.A. from Morehouse College before attending The George Washington Law School, where he earned his J.D. His Bar admissions include: Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania.

Personal Injury Law

1745 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA

Attorney John A. Moore, Esq. is the founding member of The Moore Law Group. John received his Juris Doctorate Degree in 2000 from The Florida State University College of Law, where he served as the Writing and Research Editor of The Florida State University Law Review. He also received his BS, with distinction, in Business Administration from Florida A&M University in 1996. Prior to starting the firm, John was a senior associate at the law firm of Powell Goldstein LLP located in Atlanta, Georgia, where he concentrated his practice in the areas of bankruptcy law, bankruptcy litigation, real estate law, real estate litigation and commercial litigation. Attorney Moore is also very active in the community and various legal organizations. He is an active member of the National Bar Association, the Chair of the National Bar Association’s Small Firms and Solo Practitioners’ Division, and a Past Chair of the National Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Division. Attorney Moore is also a member of the Gate City Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the 2006 class of Lead Atlanta, a leadership program for young professionals. He was also selected, on multiple occasions, as a Georgia Super Lawyer’s Rising Star, and in 2011 and 2013, he was selected by Georgia Trend as one of Georgia’s Top Attorneys.

Personal Injury Law

3495 Piedmont Rd, Building 11 Suite 905, Atlanta, GA 30305

John D. Steel is an attorney with John Steel Law in Atlanta, Georgia, whose published biography describes a local-counsel role in selected injury cases. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Steel earned his undergraduate degree with honors at the University of North Carolina in 1981. He graduated from the University of North Carolina Law School in 1984.

Personal Injury Law

4651 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, USA

Joseph A. Maniscalco Jr. is an Atlanta attorney listed as of counsel at Piasta Walker Hagenbush, LLC, whose career has included representing both injured individuals and insurance companies. He founded Maniscalco Law, P.C., with a practice devoted primarily to injured workers and personal injury plaintiffs. His work later extended to negligent-construction claims against building contractors and insurance-policy breach claims against insurers. Before entering practice, Maniscalco studied history and political science at the University of South Carolina, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1985 with a minor in philosophy. He completed his law degree at St. John’s University School of Law in 1988. His legal career began in Atlanta the following year, when his associate work included personal injury cases, workers’ compensation claims, and lawsuits over insurers’ alleged breaches of policy contracts. An insurance-contract trial in the Northern District of Georgia became a turning point in that career. Following the 1991 trial, opposing counsel offered him an associate position, which he eventually accepted at the insurance-defense firm. There, he represented insurers in first-party insurance-contract litigation and subrogation cases seeking recovery for property and casualty losses. His subrogation work involved manufacturers and distributors accused of supplying defective or dangerous products, as well as general contractors and subcontractors facing claims over defective or dangerous construction. He subsequently opened his own practice and returned to representing injured people.

Criminal Defense Law

233 Peachtree St., Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30303

Khalil Eaddy is an associate attorney at Robert James Trial Attorneys. Mr. Eaddy was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. Mr. Eaddy obtained his bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University with a major in Criminal Justice and Spanish. Mr. Eaddy obtained his Juris Doctor, from North Carolina Central University School of Law. During his term at North Carolina School of Law, Mr. Eaddy served as a member of the Trial Advocacy Board, Moot Court Board, The Death Penalty Project, and Student Bar Association Treasurer. Mr. Eaddy began his career utilizing the Third Year Practice Rule, which allowed him to take cases while in his final year of law school. Within three months of his practice, Mr. Eaddy was chosen by two nationally recognized criminal trial attorneys in South Carolina to assist in the defense of a high-profile Capital Punishment case. Mr. Eaddy is a fearless and compassionate litigator with a sharp sense to achieve the best results in every case he has assisted in. Mr. Eaddy is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, and Georgia. In addition, Mr. Eaddy is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of Georgia and South Carolina. Mr. Eaddy focus his criminal practice in the county court, juvenile court, and circuit court. Mr. Eaddy has represented hundreds of criminal clients on charges ranging from disorderly conduct to capital murder.

Immigration Law

2295 Parklake Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30345, USA

Born in New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana, Kinda Velloza is an attorney committed to justice. She became the youngest TV reporter in Guyana at 16 and later founded BerbiceNews.com, the country’s first online news platform. After moving to the United States in 2009, she earned degrees in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, and Law, passing the Bar Exam on her first attempt. Licensed in Georgia, she is the founder of Velloza & Associates, LLC and has practiced immigration law only for the past 8–9 years. She is the author of 10 Things Immigrants Should Know Before Coming to America to help immigrants navigate the complexities of US immigration and the founder of the KV Foundation. She is a devoted mother to one child, she enjoys reading and working out when not practicing law. Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and compassionate advocacy and she continues to uplift and inspire those she serves.

Personal Injury Law

309 East Paces Ferry Rd NE suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA

Personal Injury Law

3397 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326, USA

Attorney LaKeisha R. Randall is an award winning civil litigator and trial attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the founding partner of The Randall Firm and Atlanta Life Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Randall specializes in personal injury, wills, and estate planning. The Buckhead Atlanta firm fights for injury victims across Georgia. Some of the personal injury cases accepted include: car, truck, motorcycle, and 18-wheeler accidents, premises liability, negligence, catastrophic injuries, botched surgeries, and negligent security. A former civil defense trial attorney, she has specialized in automobile law, general negligence, medical malpractice, and trucking law on both sides of the aisle. She has fought for Fortune 50 insurance companies, corporations, hospitals, top physicians, and trucking companies. Her unique background of defending insurance companies and corporations has aptly prepared her to fight for you. Before going into private practice, Attorney Randall was in-house trial counsel for State Farm and the trusted advisor to the judges of the City of Atlanta. Attorney Randall regularly teaches CLE's for other lawyers across the country on topics related to litigation, legal writing, wellness, and leadership. She was also selected to author and edit a book entitled Her Story: Lessons in Success From Lawyers Who Live It, a collection of essays written by prominent women litigators from across the United States. Outside of the profession, Attorney Randall enjoys yoga, boxing, and traveling.

Sports Law

999 Peachtree St NE suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

Area of Practice: Entertainment, Sports & Media Leron’s practice includes complex litigation, business and commercial transaction matters in a variety of fields and industries, primarily in the areas of entertainment, intellectual property, technology and media. He counsels institutional and individual clients on a range of issues related to crisis management, business disputes and litigation prevention, as well as non-litigation matters, frequently in the capacity of outside general counsel.

Labor Law

400 Perimeter Center Ter, Atlanta, GA 30346

www.yorkbowmanlaw.com

Health Care Law

925B Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

Lyndosha's commitment is to provide practical solutions to the complex issues facing medical professionals. Her real-world experience assisting doctors and other healthcare professionals with their legal and compliance issues combined with her past experience as a trial attorney in Metro Atlanta make her a valuable asset to her clients. Attorney Jamison received her B.A. summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa (Political Science, Pre-Law) from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her J.D. from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia. She is married to an internal medicine physician. She and Dr. Curtis Jamison, Jr. live in Atlanta, Ga.

Civil Litigation

2100 Riveredge Pkwy #1150, Atlanta, GA 30328, USA

Martin R. Salzman, born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, enjoyed four years in Boston during his undergraduate studies, then upon commencing law school at Emory University, he planted roots in Atlanta, GA, where he has now lived for over 40 years. Graduated from Boston University summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and served as elected President of the School of Management. Graduated from Emory Law School with distinction. While at Emory, he was an editor of Emory Law Journal. Martin is the managing partner of HPSS. His practice exclusively focuses on the construction industry. Over his 39 years of practice, Martin has represented clients on a wide range of public and private construction projects throughout the United States, starting with the review of contract terms and conditions, continuing with providing advice on problem avoidance during the projects, to involvement in dispute resolution procedures. Specifically, Martin has successfully tried construction cases in a number of different forums—federal court, state court, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, United States Court of Claims, state and local administrative bodies, and arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association and JAMS. In addition, Martin has participated in hundreds of mediations throughout the United States. Martin has lectured extensively on construction industry topics to trade associations and clients.

Civil Litigation

1380 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Suite 2265, Atlanta, GA 30327

Beginning her legal career as the the first woman Assistant District Attorney in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, Ms. Hanks' tried over a hundred cases and various appeals. After her storied beginnings as a prosecutor, Ms. Hanks became CFO of a leading dental practice. In this capacity she handled HIPPA and OSHA compliance, employment disputes, insurance requirements, and contracts for various Vendors. She now practices at the Hanks Law Group where her one-of-a-kind background adds nuance to the firm's cases.