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Mel Hewitt has been a member of the Georgia Bar since 1985. After completing four years of active duty in the United States Navy, Mr. Hewitt spent the next six years in public law enforcement serving in the uniformed patrol division, the detective bureau and undercover narcotics investigations.  He the entered the corporate world  where he spent the next seventeen years in the private security industry. Mr. Hewitt was ultimately named president of Globe Security Systems, Inc., a publically-held, private security firm with over 13,000 employees and over 100 offices in the United States and Europe. Mr. Hewitt left corporate America in 1989 and, along with Harriet Isenberg, opened a private law practice in Atlanta, Georgia.. Mr. Hewitt primarily represents victims of serious assaults and batteries, sexual assaults, child molestation, nursing home abuse and families of murder victims. He is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Association of Justice, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), the National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA), the National Organization for Victims of Crime (NOVA), the Crime Victime Advocacy Counsel (CVAC), Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc. (AVA) and the Lawyer's Club of Atlanta. Mr. Hewitt is the past president of the Crime Victim Advocacy Council; is the co-chair of the National Center for Victims of Crime; is on the Advisory Board of the National Crime Victims Bar Association, and a long-standing member of the Board of Directors of Atlanta Victim Assistance. Mr. Hewitt has been a speaker at NOVA, NCVC, NCVBA, GTLA and at various professional organization conferences. He has appeared on television and radio programs speaking on issues of negligent security and civil justice for crime victims, and has published several articles relating to negligent security and crime victim issues in Trial Magazine, Calendar Call and The Connection.

Mecca has always stood up to bullies. It started on the playground—the tiniest one out there, but likely the loudest and the fastest to take a stand. Years later, after an accumulation of education with intense training mixed with her zeal for helping people, she continues fighting for the underdog against large corporations and insurance companies.. Mecca brings a distinctive skill set to the firm’s trial practice. She is tenacious, competitive, compassionate, honest, and a real straight shooter. Most importantly, she detests big businesses, industries, or anyone else standing in the way of her client and their fair compensation. Period.. Mecca’s professional background has enabled her to excel at trial work. She began clerking for judges while attending Valpo Law, but it was her clerkship with Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham that launched her legal career. After leaving the Supreme Court, Mecca practiced at arguably the state’s top boutique litigation firm. From there, she stepped into her calling as a trial lawyer with a national Black-owned law firm known not just for its spectacular verdicts but also its commitment to social justice. Now, as one of the state’s fastest rising legal stars, she is bringing her talents to the Werner Law team.. Winning justice for her deserving clients is not Mecca’s only professional desire. Committed to the adage “to whom much is given, much is required,” Mecca serves Atlanta’s legal community as a leader with the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), and the DeKalb Bar Association. Mecca was selected as a 2017 member of the GTLA LEAD Program. She is an alumna of the State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyers’ Division Leadership Academy, and she has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019.

McMenamy Law is the Georgia Law Firm for people seriously injured in trucking accidents, car crashes and other accidents due to the negligence of others. For more than two decades, our firm has helped truck and auto accident victims pursue maximum damages for their injuries and wrongful death.. Greg McMenamy has over 30 years of experience; is an attorney who deeply cares about the people and families he helps through their most tragic events. He is actively involved in a wide variety of charitable, social and environmental organizations and dedicates a significant portion of his time to those in need.. For your convenience, we arrange meetings at your home or in the hospital throughout the state of Georgia when needed.. Call today for your free no obligation consultation:  or visit our website for more details.

Matthew McLaughlin recently opened McLaughlin Law Firm after leaving the the Atlanta office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. He represents clients in a wide array of civil cases. Matthew aggressively represents clients in all phases of litigation from pre-suit evaluation, settlement, trial, and appeals.. Matthew represents insurance carriers in coverage disputes and insureds in all manner of tort and contract actions. He also represents businesses directly in customer and vendor disputes. Matthew focuses his attention on advancing the best interests of his clients.. Bad Faith and Coverage Litigation. Matthew has prosecuted declaratory judgment actions on behalf of insurance carriers in state and federal courts. In addition, he has defended insurance carriers in bad faith and declaratory judgment actions filed by insureds. He is also experienced in pursuing interpleader actions and other equitable remedies on behalf of insurers.. Legal Malpractice and Professional Negligence. Matthew’s experience in legal malpractice and professional negligence fields includes the defense of lawyers, physicians, real estate appraisers and other professionals. In defending legal malpractice cases, Matthew has been exposed to litigation in real estate commercial transactions, products liability, wills and estates, ERISA, and personal injury cases.. Transportation and Trucking Defense. Matthew defends trucking companies in both motor vehicle accident cases and commercial disputes. His experience in defending cases ranges from the relatively minor injury cases to severe injury and wrongful death cases. He has an excellent track record of securing favorable results for his clients.. Products Liability. Matthew represents clients in complex asbestos cases. In addition, he defends chemical manufacturers in multi-district litigation. He has also defended numerous cases alleging defects in motor vehicles.

Matthew Barr is a senior partner with Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. Matt has over a decade of experience as a litigator and trial lawyer. Matt’s civil litigation practice concentrates on the representation of healthcare and other professionals, as well as retailers and landowners.. Matt takes pride in his ability to work with his clients, other attorneys, and judges, in a respectful and professional manner. Matt has tried numerous cases throughout the state and federal courts of Georgia and has argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Matt Gilligan’s law practice focuses on employment law and litigation.  He has successfully defended employers in all types of employment-related litigation, regularly counsels employers on compliance with workplace laws, and he has extensive experience defending employers in government investigations, including OSHA investigations and U.S. DOL wage and hour audits.  Before founding HAGRS LLP, Matt was a Partner at the national law firm of Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta for nine years.  He is recognized by SuperLawyers® as a “Georgia Super Lawyer” (employment law), by Best Lawyers in America® (employment law), and by Georgia Trend Magazine’s “Legal Elite” in Georgia.  He is a frequent lecturer on employment law and related human resources topics, and he has published several articles on employment law topics in various publications.  Matt is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (JAG Corps), having served 22 years in the U.S. Army and Reserves, in both the combat arms (Infantry) and in the Army JAG Corps, as a criminal prosecutor and litigation counsel.  He was an Army Ranger, and was Airborne- and Air Assault-qualified.  Matt is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) (BS) (Distinguished Cadet, top 5%), the University of Georgia School of Law (JD) (Order of the Coif, Editor-in-Chief of UGA Law Review), and the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s School (LLM) (Honor Graduate).

MaryBeth V. Gibson was born in New York and grew up in Atlanta.  She graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia, with a B.S. in Biochemistry, and was a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in preprofessional health scholarship. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she was an active member of the Environmental Law Association. Upon graduation from law school, MaryBeth practiced law at one of the largest law firms in the southeast handling insurance coverage disputes and property and casualty matters on behalf of employers and insurers. She left that practice to pursue a career at The Finley Firm, P.C., representing clients in complex civil litigation.. Combining her analytical background with her passion for the law, MaryBeth brings a unique perspective to litigated matters. MaryBeth specializes in complex civil litigation, including business litigation, data breach litigation (representing Financial Institutions In Re: The Home Depot, Inc., Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, MDL 2583, serving as co-chair of Third-Party Discovery Committee), consumer fraud cases, corporate fraud cases, mass torts (representing multiple clients In Re: Vioxx Products Liability Litigation –  MDL 1657, participating in Discovery Committees In ReDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., ASR Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2197, and In Re DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Pinnacle Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2244), and catastrophic injury claims.   Her practice involves an emphasis in Class Action Litigation [multi-million dollar judgment in Village Auto v. Rush, 286 Ga. App. 688(2007)] and Multi-District Litigation (Vioxx, Toyota, DePuy and Home Depot).. MaryBeth is also retained to act as Special-Counsel to law firms throughout the United States assisting in complex civil litigation.  She has litigation and trial experience in state and federal courts, as well as mediation and arbitration experience.  She was selected as Georgia Trend’s 2009 Legal Elite: Georgia’s Most Effective Lawyers.

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.

Married to an immigrant, I have gone through the immigration process by sponsring my husband as well, and I know that stressful feeling. Committted to dealing fairly with clients and making the process easier and more streamlined. I have downsized my practice in 2014 to exclude immigration court cases, which allows me to be present in the office and have direct contact with clients and their cases. I love my clients like family. Always there to help.

Markeith Wilson was born in North Carolina and received his B.S. in Accounting from North Carolina A&T State University in 2001. Attorney Wilson served his country as an officer in the U. S. Air Force from 2001 until 2007. While still on active duty, Attorney Wilson attended Georgia State University’s school of law. Attorney Wilson received his J.D. and passed the bar in 2010. Attorney Wilson has successfully maintained a solo practice where he represented clients in criminal and family matters in Metro-Atlanta area. Attorney Wilson partnered with Attorney Constancia Davis to form The Wilson Davis Firm, LLC. As a partner at the Wilson Davis Firm he currently leads the firm’s Family Law Division where they now practice all over the State. Along with the Practice of Law Markeith Wilson also loves to serve his community through Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.,  church and various other civic organizations.

Mark Issa is a State and Federal litigator whose practice focuses on litigating civil and criminal cases at the initial trial level. The firm’s experience has exceeded expectations with successful representation of “high profile” cases across the state and beyond. Mark, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, maintained his community ties and involvement by committing a portion of the firm’s resources to helping those that cannot afford able counsel. The firm’s success is attributed to paying attention to detail and allocating time to remain abreast of the changing laws. “Our jobs are to take facts and circumstances and apply the law to those facts in a way that favors our clients, we take that seriously and we challenge ourselves to always be better lawyers.” Mark Issa is admitted to practice in all Georgia State and Federal Trial Courts, State and Federal Appellate Courts and the Supreme Court of Georgia. The firm has successfully represented many cases in Georgia and in Federal courts throughout United States.. "Love helping people through my work, my abilities and my gifts. My life experiences have brought me to people and places I'd never imagine." --- M. Issa

Mark D. Sperry is a Partner as The Molden Law Firm, LLC where he serves the firm’s clients in the areas of employment law and civil litigation. Mark received his Juris Doctor from Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana, graduating with an “Honors” designation in Trial Advocacy. Prior to attending law school, Mark received both his Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Management, from the University of Wyoming College of Business in Laramie, Wyoming, where he was a member of both Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma academic Honor Societies.. Mark has a wide range of legal experience, and has held Attorney positions with a prominent Atlanta civil litigation firm, the Fulton County Attorney’s office, and an international financial services corporation based in Atlanta. Mark is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, and the North Fulton Bar Association. Mark is admitted to all state courts in Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He has litigated civil cases throughout the state of Georgia.. Mark also is a military veteran, having served ten years on active duty in the United States Air Force as a Health Services Administrator, where he attained the rank of Major.

Maribeth LaScala has practiced exclusively family law for more than 12 years. Maribeth represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, family violence, child custody and child support modifications, contempt, paternity and legitimation, and prenuptial/postnuptial agreements. Maribeth is an experienced family law attorney who skillfully and aggressively represents her clients throughout the family law process.

Marcy is a skilled intellectual property attorney who is passionate about protecting her clients' trademark and IP rights. Marcy started her career at King & Spalding, where she gained invaluable litigation skills. She then spent over a decade honing her craft at Womble Carlyle in the Intellectual Property Group.. In 2017, Marcy followed her entrepreneurial dreams and founded Vivid IP. Marcy primarily focuses on trademark disputes and litigation, U.S. and international trademark clearance and registration, and copyright counseling and litigation. Clients rely on Marcy for her tenacious representation and relentless pursuit of optimial legal resolutions.. Outside of practicing law, Marcy plays ALTA tennis and enjoys hiking, skiing, fashion, and networking. She is always on the go where you can find her on the baseball, soccer, and football fields cheering on her three sons.

Malone brings invaluable insight to family law matters, which frequently involve complex financial and business issues. At Resurgens Legal Counsel, Malone assists clients with a full range of family law issues, including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, custody issues, child support, alimony, contempt, paternity, and legitimation.. Malone attended Emory University School of Law, where he received Dean’s List honors and represented Emory at the Jessup International Law and the New York City Bar Association’s National Moot Court competitions. During law school, he served as an intern for the Honorable Justice P. Harris Hines of the Supreme Court of Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University in political science and speech communication.. Malone has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

M. Gino Brogdon, a native of Ohio, is the youngest of eleven children. He received his B.A. in economics in 1983 from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio and obtained his J.D. in 1986 from the Indiana University School of Law. Upon completing law school, Brogdon moved to Atlanta to begin his legal career. After establishing a successful solo practice, he served on the State Court of Fulton County from March 1996 to July 2002, and on the Superior Court of Fulton County from July 2002 to December 2005. Gino returned to private practice in 2005, focused on personal injury claims and mediation.. Gino is a frequent speaker at legal education seminars and has also appeared on CNN, MSNBC and GPTV. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct professor at the Emory University School of Law and John Marshall School of Law. Gino is a member of several associations, including the State Bar of Georgia (1987–present); Indiana State Bar Association (1986-present); Atlanta Bar Association (1987-present); Gate City Bar Association (1994-present); and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (1992-1996, 2007-present). Beyond the courtroom and his speaking and teaching engagements, Gino’s career is distinguished by his participation in several community boards, including the Georgia Crime Victims Advocacy Council, the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and the Georgia Council on Child Abuse, Inc. Judge Brogdon has also written two novels, Demons in the Crawlspace and Inside She Waited.

Lyle is a magnacum laude graduate of Cumberland School of Law, Samford University whereshe was also copy editor of the Cumberland Law Review.  Prior to law school, Lyle graduatedfrom Furman University and thereafter obtained a paralegal certificate from TheNational Center for Paralegal Training. Though she loves the Paladins ofFurman, having grown up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Lyle’s true love is Universityof Michigan football.  AlthoughLyle began her legal career as a paralegal doing insurance defense work, herpedigree as a plaintiff’s lawyer is unequalled; having received her earlytraining at two of the best known plaintiff’s firms in the country.  She has tried cases with and againstsome of the best lawyers in America and has even appeared on Court TV.. A true student of medicine, Lyle’s caseload includesa large number of medical malpractice actions.  She brings a level of compassion to this practice for boththe victims who we represent as well as the physicians who caused theirinjuries.  Despite her empathy forthe doctors and nurses whose mistakes caused our clients’ injuries, Lyle knows that our first job is full, fair and completecompensation for our clients.. Lyle has served the legalcommunity as a well-received lecturer and author, editor of the Verdict Magazine,and chairwoman of various committees. A true renaissance woman, Lyle is an avid runner, a soccer mom, and a committed volunteer in her local community.

Lorna advises businesses with employee benefits needs on ERISA and employment litigation and litigation avoidance.. Lorna’s practice includes:. ERISA and employment litigation and litigation avoidance is intellectually challenging, and incorporates a wide variety of subject areas, including federal, regulatory and state law. Lorna uses her skills, and tools of litigation and litigation avoidance, to help clients achieve business objectives. She has represented employers in state and federal district and appellate courts.. Lorna is a member of the American Bar Association, Atlanta Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers.

Litigation is a significant event for every client, whether an individual or business.  The Khayat Law firm is committed to advancing the best interests of its clients in an effective, professional, and efficient manner.  Its founder having served as a partner at one of the nation's largest law firms, the Khayat Law Firm combines large firm experience with small firm attentiveness.

Lisa York Bowman, the Managing Member of York Bowman Law, LLC, has over 19 years of experience litigating with a focus on employment law.  Lisa’s practice is devoted to helping executives negotiate employment contracts and severance agreements. Lisa also helps small to mid-sized businesses with all employment related matters, including:

Lindsey's areas of concentration include commercial litigation, developer turnover and construction litigation, business disputes, contracts, and community association litigation. Lindsey received ACYL's "Young Lawyer of the Year" award and has been recognized in Atlanta Magazine as a 2015-2018 Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor that no more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state receive each year.. Lindsey received her juris doctorate, cum laude, from Georgia State College of Law, where she served on the editorial board of the Georgia State Law Review and received the top grade in her Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Sales courses. Lindsey received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia.. Prior to joining the firm, Lindsey gained extensive experience as a litigation associate, handling cases from the initial client meeting through trial. She also completed a judicial externship with The Honorable Justice Hugh P. Thompson of the Georgia Supreme Court and clerked for The Honorable Judge Roger W. Dunaway and The Honorable Judge Harold A. Hinesley.. Lindsey currently serves on the board for the Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers, the board of The Engineered Education's Blended School and volunteers with Junior League of Atlanta.

Licensed in Georgia and Florida.

Leslie brings over 20 years of experience in employment and ERISA law, offering creative and personalized representation to clients across a wide range of matters. She has successfully represented sponsors and fiduciaries of employee benefit plans in complex litigation, including fiduciary breach claims and employer stock disputes in 401(k) plans, in courts nationwide. Leslie also provides strategic counsel on regulatory matters, governmental investigations, and executive compensation agreements, ensuring her clients are well-prepared for any challenge.. Known for her empathetic and practical approach, Leslie has guided countless clients through employment transitions with ease. She excels at evaluating matters holistically and negotiating solutions that work for all parties involved. Her focus on early dispute resolution helps clients achieve their goals efficiently and discreetly, saving time and resources.. Beyond her legal career, Leslie is a dedicated single mother to her two sons and their puppies. She enjoys watching her boys play baseball, walking the dogs, and hosting lively gatherings for family and friends. Leslie is also deeply committed to community service, advocating for victims of child trafficking and representing children in the juvenile justice system, reflecting her passion for making a positive impact both professionally and personally.

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.