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William E. “Ned” Cannon received his B.A. from Wofford College with a major in sociology where he was on scholarship as a Wofford scholar. He then went on to obtain his J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. While there, he was selected to participate in the William A. Bootle Inn of Court and appointed to the Georgia Supreme Court Committee on Access and Fairness in the Courts, a position held by only one law student in the State of Georgia. After completing his J.D., Mr. Cannon served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Philip C. Smith, Chief Judge of the State Court of Forsyth County. Following his clerkship, Mr. Cannon formed Cannon, Mihill & Winkles after practicing with a prominent Georgia trial law firm in Gainesville, Georgia.

Tippi Burch has over fourteen years of experience handling complex litigation matters and business disputes in state and federal courts around the country at both the trial and appellate levels.  Ms. Burch concentrates her practice on appellate litigation, commercial litigation, and whistleblower/fraud litigation.  She is admitted to practice in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and all state trial courts in Georgia.. Ms. Burch previously practiced at King & Spalding LLP where she represented clients in state and federal courts across the country in complex litigation, including whistleblower claims under the False Claims Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other whistleblower statutes, business torts, employment litigation, securities litigation, fraud and RICO claims, and breach of contract claims.  Prior to practicing at King & Spalding, Ms. Burch practiced at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, where she represented clients in appellate litigation, product liability actions, legal malpractice litigation, and contract disputes.  The clients she has represented include healthcare providers, global pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturers, a long term care pharmacy, local government entities, a soft drink manufacturer, automotive manufacturers, and manufacturers in a variety of other fields.. Ms. Burch graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law where she was on the Intrastate Moot Court Team and Vice Chair of the Moot Court Board.  After law school, Ms. Burch clerked in the Superior Court for the Macon Judicial Circuit and for the Honorable C. Ashley Royal in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.. Ms. Burch is recognized leader in the community and among her legal peers.  She is a member of the Leadership Georgia Class of 2014.  She has been named one of Georgia’s “Rising Stars” in Business Litigation by Super Lawyers magazine.  She serves on the Board of Trustees for the Georgia Legal History Foundation and as its Secretary.  She has been both a Pupil and Barrister in the Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court.  She has also been named to the Order of Barristers (for outstanding oral advocacy).. She is on the Executive Board of the Atlanta Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society.  She serves as the Treasurer of Georgia Supreme Court Justice Keith Blackwell’s election campaign and on the Board of Directors of Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Dillard’s re-election campaign.. Ms. Burch also enjoys volunteering in the community.  She currently serves on the Sustainer Advisory Council for the Junior League of Atlanta.  She has previously served as Chair of the State Public Affairs Committee for the Junior Leagues of Georgia, on the Board of Directors for the Junior League of Atlanta, as Vice President of Community Outreach for the Junior League of Atlanta, and as Chair of the Political Affairs Committee for the Junior League of Atlanta.. Ms. Burch and her family are active members of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, where she teaches Sunday School.

The Lefkowitz Firm, LLC, represents individuals and corporations in their claims for legal malpractice (legal negligence) and similar claims such as breach of fiduciary duty; trustee misconduct; executor misconduct and ethical misconduct by attorneys and other fiduciaries. The firm also represents attorneys and law firms with regard to risk management and attorney’s fee disputes.  David Lefkowitz is an Adjunct Professor of Legal Malpractice Law at the University of Georgia School of Law.

Steven understands his clients’ needs and concerns, and focuses on providing sound legal advice with care and empathy. While he has experience advising and representing clients in various disputes, Steven specializes in representing clients in the Motor Vehicle industry and in Georgia Fair Business Practices Act litigation, as well as Small Claims training.. Steven knows how to analyze the legality of fines levied by the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection against motor vehicle dealers and has negotiated settlements and dismissals, saving clients hundreds of thousands of dollars. He has also defeated employee claims of harassment, unequal pay, and discrimination before the Georgia Department of Labor.. Steven trains business owners and individuals on the Magistrate Court process for cases in which they can represent themselves. He teaches his clients how to navigate the legal arena–from filing paperwork to presenting their cases in court, and everything in between.. Steven has been recognized as a top lawyer in Georgia and was named a “Super Lawyers Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine and Atlanta Magazine for 2019. Only 2.5% of all lawyers in Georgia are selected as a “Rising Star.” Steven was also featured in the Fulton County Daily Report newspaper for his practice and experience.. Steven is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is licensed to appear before the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia and the Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts throughout Georgia. Prior to founding Lefkoff Law, Steven was an Associate Attorney with Jacobs & King, LLC where he supported clients in civil litigation, dispute resolution, corporate representation, and independent motor vehicle dealer representation.. During speaking engagements, Steven’s passion for the law and its intricacies are evident. He has a unique style of delivering content that makes learning about the law informative, fun, and easy to understand.. His specialized knowledge of the Motor Vehicle industry and Georgia Fair Business Practices Act make him the ideal speaker for continuing education seminars. Steven recently spoke about “The Fair Business Practices Act and Running Your Dealership” to over 500 dealers at GIADA’s continuing education course. He has also given talks on “The Fair Business Practices Act: The Laws Governing Transactions Between and Consumers in Georgia” and “Representing Clients in Magistrate Court” at seminars for the Atlanta Bar Association.. With a degree in Finance from the University of Illinois and a law degree from the University of Georgia, Steven is easy to work with and friendly. He is committed to creating long-term relationships with his clients based on respect and mutual trust. He will help you understand your situation and provide you with the best options for resolving it efficiently and effectively. Steven was born and raised in Georgia; he lives in Atlanta with his wife and 2 children.

Shira R. Grossman specializes in business litigation, employment, banking and construction legal matters. From 2006 through 2012, Shira co-chaired the litigation department for the New York office of Shiboleth LLP, one of Israel's largest firms. As lead counsel, Shira has represented international and domestic business, as well as high net-worth individuals in a wide range of business-related actions. She has appeared in federal and state courts and other adjudicative forums, including SEC, FINRA and EEOC, and her name appears in 15 published legal decisions. Outside of the courtroom, Shira counsels businesses on developing and implementing legal, business and employment strategies.

Scott M. Zahler is a civil litigator representing plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, and complex business disputes. With licenses in Georgia and Florida, he is committed to guiding clients through difficult legal matters with empathy and strategic advocacy.. Mr. Zahler earned his Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was recognized for academic excellence and leadership. He served as the founding president of the law school’s Association of Trial Lawyers of America chapter, vice president of the Moot Court Board, and a member of the National Mock Trial Team.. Active in professional organizations, Mr. Zahler has served on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers and held leadership positions within the State Bar of Georgia. His dedication to mentorship and community service includes work with the Brown Alumni Schools Committee and the State YMCA of Georgia.

Robyn Oliver Webb is a lawyer with more than 20 years litigation experience. Prior to co-founding Hoffer & Webb, LLC, Robyn was a partner in a national insurance defense firm. In that capacity, Robyn represented clients in complex litigation, including employment discrimination, wage and hour disputes, professional liability, local government representation, and personal injury cases. Robyn has particular experience with Title IX matters, at the university, high school, and middle school levels. This experience includes student on student, teacher on student, and faculty to faculty sexual harassment and discrimination.. At Hoffer & Webb, Robyn continues her work in these areas but with a focus on providing a more specialized, personal approach. Robyn now relies on her years of experience representing insurance companies and big business to help individuals get the results they deserve.. When not working, you can find Robyn trying to corral her three daughters and numerous pets. Robyn also enjoys cooking and a good Chardonnay.

Rachel Berlin Benjamin is a partner at one of Atlanta’s leading employment law firms. She primarily represents employees who have been subjected to unlawful discrimination and retaliation and fights tirelessly for employee’s rights providing clients with compassionate representation.. Rachel has achieved many notable results during her career representing employees. Rachel has extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts. Rachel and Ed Buckley recently achieved a substantial jury verdict, including all of the plaintiff’s lost wages. After a week-long trial, the jury found that there was a willful violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and her client was awarded the maximum amount of damages allowed by the law.. Rachel has also achieved numerous notable results on account of her significant appellate experience and has contributed to successful appeals to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Recently, Rachel represented a school bus driver in a disability claim and drafted the appellate brief that was instrumental in convincing the Eleventh Circuit to revive the driver’s claim. Rachel also played a critical role in the Eleventh Circuit’s revival of an age discrimination claim as well as a Title VII retaliation claim.. Rachel has also taken on the Atlanta Police Department in its refusal to change its facial hair policy, which has prevented officers from being able to serve and protect their communities. This will hopefully give similarly situated police officers the ability to proudly serve Atlanta in the future.. Rachel previously litigated wage and hour claims at a boutique New York employment law firm. In this capacity, she helped secure multi-million dollar settlements in numerous collective and class action lawsuits in federal courts across the nation. Before practicing employment law, Rachel was an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx, New York where she prosecuted misdemeanors and violent felonies. As a prosecutor, Rachel conducted hearings and trials, presented cases to Grand Jury panels for indictment, and negotiated pleas.. Rachel graduated magna cum laude from Pace Law School and received her Bachelor of Arts from Sarah Lawrence College. Rachel is a member of the State Bars of Georgia and New York, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and federal district courts in New York and Georgia. Rachel is also a member of the National Employment Lawyer’s Associate and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers.. When Rachel isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young kids, exploring Atlanta, attempting to achieve Yelp’s “elite” status, and visiting her family in New York.

Nicholas is a Partner at the law firm of Buckley Beal with a 15-year track record of diverse legal and business management, operations and financial management experience. He is passionate about solving problems and is a registered mediator with DeKalb County's Dispute Resolution Center and the Sixth Judicial Circuit.  He was a 2018 candidate for DeKalb Superior Court Jduge.. He helps individuals and business owners navigate a variety of disputes by gathering facts, identifying issues and claims, and developing and executing strategies for cost effective resolutions through negotiation or litigation. His skills in strategy, analysis, and communication help him in both litigation and his mediation practice.. Nicholas’s clients have ranged from individuals to small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in a variety of matters, including:. Nicholas’s passion for problem solving led him to major in mathematics as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, where he earned his BS, and later led him to law school at Georgia State University, where he received his JD, cum laude. In law school, Nicholas was a member of the Georgia State University Law Review and also served as an Associate Student Writing Editor. In between college and law school, Nicholas worked as a junior executive for a west-coast department store and then worked for a small residential construction company in Atlanta. Shortly after law school, Nicholas served as Staff Attorney at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. Outside of work, Nicholas is involved in his community and is passionate about local food resources and the environment. He is an officer of the Pangborn Valley Civic Association. He is also a member and past President of his local garden club, which is part of The Garden Club of Georgia. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors, spending time with his pets (all rescues), and he is helping with the keeping of a beehive.

Mr. Robinson specializes in the defense of high exposure cases, including medical malpractice, construction, commercial litigation, mass torts, complex business disputes, and products liability for national corporations and major insurance carriers. Mr. Robinson's business litigation practice consists or representing businesses and business owners in actions involving restrictive covenant, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, intellectual property rights, conversion, shareholder disputes, and business divorces.Mr. Robinson's real estate practice consists of representing developers, builders, hotel owners, and investors in lending disputes, foreclosure defense, confirmation actions, suit on notes, franchise agreement disputes, receiver actions and commercial real estate transactions.Mr. Robinson's construction practice consists of representing general contractors, subcontractors, builders, engineering firms, and architecture firms in actions involving negligent construction, lien disputes, bond actions, state and federal projects, warranty claims, delay damages, and regulatory disputes.

Mr. Penland is an experienced litigator and active trial attorney with over forty years of continuous practice who has handled hundreds of complex civil litigation matters, including jury trials, bench trials, appeals, and complex negotiations since 1975. Mr. Penland's special talent is in representing individuals in matters involving complex financial issues and difficult emotional issues between the parties, such as high stakes partnership disputes, and business disputes. He also represents peripheral parties in major business litigations.. Mr. Penland litigates and consults on attorney fee and abusive litigation issues at the trial level and appeals in the appellate courts. Mr. Penland is a recognized speaker and authority on the law and procedure of Attorney Fees in Georgia. He lectures at the annual seminar on Abusive Litigation presented in February of each year by the Georgia Institute of Continuing Legal Education.  He speaks on the elements, intricacies, and pitfalls arising under Georgia's expression of the "American Rule" for awarding attorney fees in litigation as expressed in the Georgia Statutes O.C.G.A. §13-6-11 and O.C.G.A. §9-15-14.

Martin Levinson is a partner in the Atlanta office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. Martin represents businesses and individuals in various types of liability defense and litigation, including premises liability, product liability, trucking and transportation law, general property and casualty liability, and insurance and bad faith litigation. Martin handles matters in all phases of the litigation process, including advising clients on litigation avoidance, pre-suit liability and/or coverage analysis, handling matters in active litigation, mediation and settlement, trial, and appeals.. Martin advises and represents individuals and businesses of all types and sizes, ranging from international food and beverage manufacturers, electronics and medical equipment manufacturers, and nationwide trucking and logistics companies to individuals and small business owners faced with litigation or other legal concerns.. Martin strongly believes that obtaining the best outcome for his client in any case requires flexibility, strategic analysis, and creativity.  In every case, Martin's primary focus is to obtain the best possible result for his client by examining the issue or case critically and then presenting the client with available options so that the client can make the right choice for that particular client in that particular matter.

Leron E. Rogers specializes in business and commercial transactions, litigation, entertainment, technology and media law.. Mr. Rogers represents successful companies in various industries to include banks and other financial institutions, technology companies, physician practice groups, manufacturers, trucking companies, entrepreneurs, professional athletes and entertainment companies.

Léonce Law is a full-service law firm specializing in the area of employment law.

Jonathan A. Barash handles a wide variety of civil litigation matters concentrating in the areas of business and construction litigation and commercial collections.  Jon has considerable experience assisting businesses, local and state governments, and individual clients in litigation, mediations, and arbitrations in both state and federal courts, and pre-suit when possible.. Jon graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1996.  Following law school, he was the Associate Director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Southeast Regional office and then an assistant public defender in Tampa, Florida.  After six years at Atlanta law firm Magill & Atkinson, Jon became a partner at insurance defense law firm Levy & Pruett.  Since February 2010, Jon has had his own law firm, the Law Office of Jonathan A. Barash.. Jon is a member of the Creditor's Rights section of the Georgia Bar Association and the Construction and Litigation sections of the Atlanta Bar Association.  He is also among a select group of attorneys nationwide who have achieved recognition as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).  Jon’s LEED AP designation and sustainable building law expertise will afford the Law Office of Jonathan A. Barash’s construction clients with exceptional guidance as “green building” practice trends continue to grow.. Jon lives in Atlanta.  In his spare time, he keeps busy as a photography hobbyist.

James Cobb is a trial and appellate lawyer and a founding partner of Caplan Cobb LLP. James specializes in complex business disputes, constitutional and tort litigation, and federal and state appeals.. In 2015, The Daily Report named James to its list of the forty lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 who are “On the Rise.”  Martindale-Hubbell has given James its highest rating of AV Preeminent for legal skills and professional ethics; Georgia Trend magazine has named him to its list of the Legal Elite in Georgia for business law, corporate law, and trial practice; and Super Lawyers magazine has named him a Rising Star in Georgia for business litigation.. Before founding Caplan Cobb, James practiced with Rogers & Hardin LLP in Atlanta and Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston. Immediately after law school, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jacques L. Wiener, Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans.

Jacquelyn Smith ClarkeAttorney at LawHBS Atlanta Office. P: F:E:. Jacquelyn Smith Clarke is an Associate in our Atlanta office. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the Walter F. George School of Law, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. In law school, she was a member of the Mercer Law Review, the Journal of Southern Legal History, and the Mercer Advocacy Council. She competed in two national moot court competitions where she gained valuable experience as an oral advocate and brief captain. She also coordinated the student mentor program at Mercer and received the Dean’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Law School. Ms. Clarke is also published in the Mercer Law Review.. Ms. Clarke attended Berry College for her undergraduate studies, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Government and Philosophy, magna cum laude, and served as a Research Assistant. Through the Bonner Scholar Program, she was also very involved in community service and served as the captain for the women’s running team. She spent her summers with the Georgia Innocence Project, where she received the Equal Justice Works Education Award for public service, and as a Summer Associate with HBS.. She has worked on cases with multi-million dollar exposure throughout the Southeast, including cases in Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama and in multiple practices, including catastrophic injury, product defect,  wrongful death, trucking, professional negligence / legal malpractice, coverage disputes, and construction.

It’s Not Just Any Business.  It’s YOUR Business.. Trust among business partners is essential to success. When you discover that your business partner is not deserving of that trust, you need attorneys who focus on resolving business disputes. Most fights are over one of three things: ownership, money, or control. Whatever the source of the conflict, we help you turn anger into action.. Our business dispute attorneys in Atlanta work with business owners locked into a struggle with their partners. We help them figure out a way to work together…or not. Each business relationship is unique. Our job is to help you find the best solutions for your individual situation.

I have extensive litigation experience and extensive criminal law experience.  I honed my trial skills as an Assistant District Attorney and was Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney in Gwinnett County at the time I went into practice for myself.  In addition to my criminal litigation experience, I have also commercial litigation and personal injury litigation experience.  I have tried over 75 jury trials so if your case belongs in the courtroom, so do I.. I am an attorney that focuses almost exclusively in criminal defense matters, some examples of the types of cases that I handle are listed below:. DUI Charges. Major Felonies. Drug Offenses. along with other criminal defense related issues.. Criminal charges are not to be taken lightly, and with extensive experience in most all of the courts throughout metro Atlanta, you can be confident in having me in your corner to defend you and your case.

I have enjoyed practicing law here in metro Atlanta for the past 30 years.  I handle matters for clients in metro Atlanta, and statewide.

I currently reside in California, but my law office and practice remain in Georgia.  I am not licensed to practice law in California.

Howie Slomka graduated from Princeton University in 1990 and Georgetown
Law School in 1994, where he delivered the commencement address and
wrote for the American Criminal Law Review.  He is a member in good
standing of the Florida and Georgia bars and has practiced in Atlanta
since 1996.  Howie's practice focuses on consumer bankruptcy, and real
estate and lending law.  In addition to representing his law firm
clients, Howie also serves as General Counsel to Olympia Development
Group, Inc., and Olympia Hotels Management, LLC in their development,
leasing, and hospitality functions.

Gabriel Kingdom, Esq. is the epitome of The Everyday People’s Lawyer. After working for various civil litigation firms, Attorney Kingdom established The Law Office of Anthony Hall, LLC in 2014, which is now The Kingdom Law Firm. This one-of-a-kind law firm specializes in protecting the rights of the people and led him to becoming known as The Everyday People’s Lawyer.. We are specialists in auto accident law, personal injury law, business law, and general civil litigation matters throughout the state of Georgia.. We are an "of the people" law office, and we can relate to what you are going through.  The Law is our weapon, a shield, and it also forms part of our Ministry.

Eric B. Coleman is a partner in the firm and represents clients in litigation, arbitration, and other dispute-resolution proceedings arising out of the construction and/or ownership of real property and other business disputes. His expertise in navigating the rough waters of litigation while remaining on budget has made him the trusted attorney for many business owners and property management groups. Eric has significant experience in complex, large-scale construction disputes, including the pursuit and defense of claims arising out of defective construction, delays, contractual disputes, prompt-pay claims, and lien enforcement. Eric also has significant experience in litigating business torts such as fraud, business divorces, breach of fiduciary duty, and embezzlement claims. For the small business owner, Eric harnesses the same level of service and expert legal advice his large clients depend on to develop strategic, yet cost-effective solutions catered to the unique challenges every small business faces.. Eric has an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubble, its highest professional rating. He was named an Atlanta Magazine and SuperLawyers Georgia Rising Star 2013 through 2020. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. Eric has a 10/10 Avvo rating and is Secretary and Treasurer of the Construction Section of the Atlanta Bar Association.. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Sgt. Coleman served as a vehicle commander and dismounted team leader, participating in over 250 combat missions across central Iraq and helping to train and equip the new Iraqi Army. For his service in Iraq, Eric was twice awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Badge among other individual and unit distinctions. Eric joined the Army National Guard as a college freshman, just a few months before the tragedy of 9/11. His deployment in 2005 delayed his entry to law school for two years but generated a lifetime’s worth of experience and camaraderie. Though he no longer wears the uniform of a soldier, Eric continues his service through his focus on veterans’ rights and post-war transitioning for his fellow troops.. Practice Areas:. Corporate litigation, commercial litigation, developer-turnover and construction litigation, business disputes, contracts, and community-association litigation. Admitted to plead and practice in all Georgia Courts, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

Eliyahu Wolfe founded Wolfe Law, LLC to provide innovative solutions to his clients' legal needs. By eliminating unnecessary overhead, he is able to provide comprehensive legal services while maximizing cost-efficiency. His practice is focused on business litigation, including contract and business tort claims. Mr. Wolfe also represents clients in employment disputes and contract negotiation.. Prior to founding Wolfe Law, Mr. Wolfe was an associate in an Atlanta litigation boutique firm, and before that, he was an associate in the Atlanta office of Nelson Mullins, where he gained experience in commercial litigation, in nationwide medical device product liability litigation in state and federal courts (including two consolidated multi-district litigations), and premises liability. Mr. Wolfe began his career as a litigation associate in the New York office of Herrick Feinstein LLP. He also interned for the Honorable Carmel A. Agius on the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.