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Jeff specializes in complex business litigation including accounting malpractice, corporate governance, contracts, insurance coverage, intellectual property, officer/director, securities and trade secrets.  Jeff has been recognized by his peers as one of the most effective business litigators in Georgia.  Many attorneys refer clients to Jeff because of his creative approach, trial experience, and successful track record in handling cutting edge legal issues.  He has tried cases in five states and has handled a number of high profile matters covered in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.  Jeff recently won a defense verdict for the CEO and EVP of a large Georgia financial institution in a shareholder derivative trial.

Jeff represents individuals injured in automobile collisions and accidents that occur on commercial property. Jeff has successfully litigated hundreds of cases including obtaining seven figure settlements for his clients.. Jeff previously worked at one of the largest insurance defense firms in Georgia where he defended corporations in lawsuits involving cars, trucks, premises liability, pharmacy errors, toxic torts, and wrongful death. Jeff now capitalizes on his experience as an insurance defense attorney to win cases for people who have been injured by corporations and negligent drivers.

Jeff has extensive experience in employment and consumer rights law.  He spent the first six years of his career as a defense lawyer at two of the country's premier defense firms, where he defended Fortune 500 companies in class action and single plaintiff lawsuits.  In 2014 Jeff left "Big Law" to represent employees and consumers, rather than large corporations. Since then, he has recovered millions of dollars for his clients through jury trials, arbitrations, and confidential settlements. Jeff has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, a distinction given to less than 2.5% of the lawyers in Georgia. He has also been named to Georgia Trend Magazine's list of “Legal Elite.”. Jeff's consumer rights law practice focuses on litigation of claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including claims for identity theft, credit reporting errors, and employment background reports.. Jeff's employment law experience includes litigating and counseling clients in matters involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes.  He also represents clients in contract negotiations, including severance agreements, commission disputes, and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.

Jay Hirsch graduated from Tulane University in 1983 and from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1986.  Mr. Hirsch joined Pope McGlamry (originally Pope, Kellogg, McGlamry, Kilpatrick & Morrison) in August 1986 and practices primarily in the areas of personal/financial injury and wrongful death arising from negligence, product liability and fraud.  His current practice involves product liability, including auto, household and medical products; commercial/business – business litigation; class action litigation; whistleblower (qui tam) actions; consumer protection; and pharmaceutical litigation.  Mr. Hirsch and the Firm’s representation of Plaintiffs have resulted in verdicts and settlements approaching a billion dollars.  Many of these cases were the first such cases in the nation and involved ground-breaking legal strategies.  Mr. Hirsch and his partners have long been recognized in Georgia and nationally as a go-to firm that will take on the most challenging cases and opposition.  Mr. Hirsch is AV rated by his peers in Martindale-Hubbell, and is on The Board of Directors of Pope McGlamry P.C.. Mr. Hirsch and his wife Ellen have three boys, Ben, Joe and Charlie.  Mr. Hirsch and his family are active members of The Temple and Mr. Hirsch serves as Secretary on the Board of Friends of Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, plays tennis Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), and has served on the board of his neighborhood association.

Jason Groch is an associate in the Atlanta office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. Jason handles a range of personal-injury and wrongful-death cases, but concentrates primarily on defense of clients in toxic tort litigation. In addition, Jason represents clients in appellate litigation. He began his legal career as a staff attorney at the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and he now uses his appellate expertise in service of his clients in private practice.

Jason began his career clerking for a premier Atlanta, Georgia criminal defense attorney.  Jason is known for his unwavering and zealous advocacy on behalf of each and every client, regardless of how big or how small.

Jared provides practical guidance to in-house counsel and human resources and benefits personnel on the technical aspects of retirement and health and welfare plans. This guidance includes:. Employee benefits is a practice that, due to its complexity, often requires a team-focused approach. Jared combines his skills with the experience of his colleagues to help clients efficiently solve their most complicated problems in a practical manner.

James M. Poe is an experienced and effective personal injury plaintiff’s attorney with particular expertise in medical malpractice. In practice since 1974, Jim has held a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV (its highest rating) for more than 25 years, and has been voted a Georgia Superlawyer in medical malpractice by his peers every year from 2007-2017.. Jim began his law career as an insurance defense litigator with Swift, Currie, McGhee and Hiers, then left in 1983 with seven other partners to form the firm Drew, Eckl, and Farnham, also an insurance defense practice. His years of experience in representing insurance companies in serious cases taught him the issue analysis  and presentation skills that effectively move insurors toward  settlement.. While at Drew, Eckl, Jim handled a number of plaintiff’s matters – an experience he found both challenging and rewarding.  In 2003, he determined to enter a plaintiff’s practice full-time, forming the firm James M. Poe, P.C. He has handled a wide variety of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death cases with significant positive results, including multiple seven and high-six-figure verdicts and settlements. In addition to negotiating many large settlements, Jim has won a number of sizable victories at trial, and has defended those verdicts as lead counsel in more than 40 appeals before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th and 11th Circuits.. Jim offers close personal attention to each client. He believes in being responsive and when he is in the office he answers his own phone so that clients can reach him and get a prompt response. He attacks each case with the belief that the truth is found in the details.  His attention to detail, both in understanding and developing the underlying facts of the case and determining the law which will control the case has been the  key to his success.

James L. Paisley of is an Atlanta native who grew up in Marietta, GA. Paisley completed his undergraduate work at Georgia Tech, graduating with high honors, before going on to law school at Florida State University. Graduating near the top of his class, Paisley began his legal career as a public defender, which equipped him with a valuable perspective before he switched sides to become a state prosecutor. As a prosecutor litigating cases, Attorney Paisley familiarized himself with judges and formed relationships with some of the most experienced attorneys. During his time as a prosecutor, Attorney Paisley tried over fifty jury-trials against the most reputable attorneys.. Ultimately, Paisley wasn't meant to be a prosecutor as he found himself missing the client contact. Good people make honest mistakes and Paisley discovered his passion in providing these people with effective and affordable representation allowing them to get their lives back on track. He started his defense work again, focusing solely on traffic-related cases like DUI's and other citations.. Attorney Paisley started Paisley Law LLC Trial Lawyers in April 2010, and takes immense pride in the personal injury clients he represents, helping innocent victims earn back their quality of life.

James is a skilled trial lawyer who handles only serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.  James has tried numerous cases to verdict and worked tirelessly to recover millions of dollars for his clients.  He handles a wide variety of cases throughout the State of Georgia, including automobile wrecks, trucking/tractor-trailer wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, bicycle wrecks, premises liability, slip/trip and falls, negligent security, apartment shootings/assaults, defective/dangerous products, wrongful death, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries.. As a result of his success, James has been recognized as one of Georgia’s best lawyers by numerous publications and was named to the Georgia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list in both 2012 and 2013.  Notably, only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia are selected for this honor.  In addition, Georgia Trend Magazine selected James as one of Georgia’s 2013 “Legal Elite.”. Before co-founding Glass & Robson, James honed his skills as an associate with some of Georgia’s best trial attorneys.  Prior to dedicating himself to representing only plaintiffs, James worked for one of Georgia’s largest insurance defense firms defending personal injury and wrongful death cases.  His prior experience representing insurance companies and their clients provides him a unique insight into how they evaluate and defend cases.  James now uses that experience to his clients’ advantage to maximize their recoveries.. James was born and raised in Georgia and attended college at the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a double major and in the Honors Program.  He graduated from UGA magna cum laude, with honors with dual degrees in History and Political Science.  Following college, James attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia where he was a member of the Mercer Law Review and Moot Court Board.  During law school, he interned with the Honorable C. Ashley Royal of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor.. As a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, James is admitted to practice in all Georgia State and Superior Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.  He is also an active member of the American Association for Justice and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association where he serves as co-chair of the Education Committee.. James and his wife Kate met at the University of Georgia and reside at their home in Buckhead.

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.

James (Jay) Sadd is a lawyer and partner of the firm Slappey & Sadd, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia. With his law partner, Scott Slappey, Jay formed Slappey & Sadd, LLC in 1992 to represent families, workers, and consumers who have been critically injured or lost a loved one because of the negligence or willful conduct of others. Slappey & Sadd, LLC represent people who have been seriously injured or disabled by car accidents, trucking accidents, defective products, defective premises, and other acts of negligence.

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.

I provide effective and skilled representation and guidance regarding your criminal defense, personal injury cases and other civil and domestic matters. With more than 21 years of legal experience, I am a dedicated legal professional who advocates for clients every step of the way and works toward the best possible result under the circumstances. Because the majority of the cases I handle are criminal defense cases, my extensive trial and negotiation experience has given me a proficient understanding of the defense tactics that judges and juries favorably respond to, increasing the chances that your charges will be reduced, dismissed or dropped. I also routinely assist victims through all phases of filing injury claims, coordinating payment of medical expenses, recovering insurance benefits and taking cases to trial as necessary. I can provide valuable legal services in the following areas:

I am proud to be a personal injury litigation attorney. I only represent people who have been injured due to the negligence of others.  I strive to represent my clients as if they were my friends or family.   I feel like I can provide better service and attention to a client's case because I am a small law office and I can be very careful about not taking on too many cases at any one time like so many of the "TV" lawyers do.  In my spare time, I became a certified volunteer firefighter for the county where I previously lived. I also obtained my Wildland Firefighter certification.  I am proud of this and my service to my community.  I was born in Atlanta and now live in Sandy Springs,Georgia with my wife, son and daughter. Please let me know how I can help you!

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.

is a Georgia-licensed, Atlanta-based attorney who has represented clients in most counties of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area for more than 25 years.  She specializes in all areas of Family Law, including divorce and custody, and in Probate Law involving family issues. She also represents clients with personal injuries.

Intellectual Property Attorney. B.S. in Biology/Chemistry from The Unitersity of the South, Sewanee, TN. M.S. from University of Tennessee-Knoxville. J.D., The John Marshall Law School. LL.M in Intellectual Property, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

In 1986, Andrew graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in finance. He was very involved in his years as an undergrad as he was the President of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, President of the Southeasten Interfraternity Council and a Member of the Gridiron Secrety Society. Three years later, Andrew earned his J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. After graduation, Andrew chose to focus his career on personal injury law where he dedicates himself to representing clients who have been wrongfully harmed by other people's carelessness. His cases have ranged from representing families of small children with birth injuries and paralysis to individuals who have suffered injuries from prescription drugs and asbestos exposure. Having tried over 25 civil cases, Andrew is admitted to all Federal and State Courts in Georgia. He currently resides in Atlanta, where he lives with his wife and three children.

Ilene Ferenczy is an employee benefits attorney practicing in California and Georgia for 17+years. A member of the benefits community since 1977, Ms. Ferenczy has also been a consultant and TPA for retirement plans. She represents clients in all areas of employee benefits, including IRS and DOL audits, plan documentation, compliance reviews and corrections, benefits in M&A situations, and plan design. She is a nationally known speaker and the author of 5 books on benefits issues.

I've been praticing in the Atlanta area since 1985. My focus is real estate and commercial litigation. My client base includes small to medium sized banks and companies. I also represent a varied group of developers, builders, investors and entrepreneurs. I equally enjoy presiding over complex commercial real estate transactions and appearing in the courtroom, typically over matters involving contracts and leases. I have been married for 21 years and have 2 children. I enjoy golf, watching sports, especially SEC football, and spending time with family and friends.

I'm a tar heel native, so I'm a huge fan of college basketball. My hobbies include running, pilates and bikrim yoga.

I'm a native of the Atlanta metro area, and a “double dawg” with both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. My first 8 years as a lawyer were spent doing defense work for the big insurance companies, an advantage that sets me apart from most personal injury attorneys.. I know how insurance companies work, so I can stay one step ahead of them. Many of the defense attorneys know me, and know I’m not afraid to take my cases to trial in front of a jury. I look forward to meeting you personally, and will use my litigation and insurance company experience to get you the best possible outcome.

I'm a client-focused personal injury trial lawyer who leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of a fair settlement or verdict for my clients. All clients have my personal cell phone so they can reach me 24/7.

I was born in Hartford, Connecticut, but spent most of my first 18 years overseas. As a young adult, I returned to the United States, completed my undergraduate degree at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and earned my law degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. While in law school, I distinguished myself by serving on the editorial boards of the Journal of International Dispute Resolution and the Bankruptcy Developments Journal.. After law school, I continued my studies and received a Master's Degree in International and Comparative Law from the University of Brussels. Prior to entering private practice, I served as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of International Trade and as a staff attorney at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. For the past 32 years, I have devoted my practice to defending narcotics trafficking and other serious felony cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. I have personally handled thousands of felony cases in the state courts of Georgia and in federal courts throughout the country and have a proven track record of success.