Dallas Lawyers

Deborah H. Harris is an experienced litigator who has practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia for over thirty-eight years. Ms. Harris has represented hundreds of employers and their insurance companies all over the state. Ms. Harris earned her law degree from Emory University in May 1985, and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in June 1985. During her first twenty-two years of practice she was an insurance-defense attorney, first in a downtown Atlanta law firm and later as in-house litigation counsel for a group of insurance companies. Harris opened her private law practice in...

Frank W. Hicks III, Esq., after graduating from Mercer Law School in 2002, began working as a prosecutor where he oversaw the traffic division. He then moved over to the Public Defender’s office where he worked for over a decade. He has resolved thousands of criminal cases, ranging from traffic tickets to murder and has over 100 jury trials. Frank draws upon his past experience as a deputy sheriff to assist his clients. Frank is admitted to practice in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including the Georgia Supreme Court.

David Guldenschuh is an attorney and native of Rome, Georgia. He is a 1981 cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School. After serving a federal appeals court clerkship, he began practicing law in Atlanta at the firm of King & Spalding. Due to the serious illness of his daughter, David returned to Rome in 1990 where he joined the firm then known as Smith Shaw & Maddox. He started his current solo practice in 2004. His practice includes business law and litigation, personal injury and automobile accidents, trusts, will and estates, employment discrimination law, election...

J. Michael Bishop is a partner in the Atlanta firm of Smiley Bishop & Porter LLP. For over 25 years, Mike has practiced extensively in the areas of securities arbitration and litigation, representing investors with securities claims of all types and sizes. Mike and his firm have obtained numerous seven-figure arbitration awards which have included punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. Many of Mr. Bishop’s clients are elderly investors who have been victims of investment and financial fraud. Mike has successfully represented clients with claims against virtually every major Wall Street firm, including: Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, UBS/PaineWebber, Morgan Stanley/Dean Witter,...

With over a decade of focusing exclusively on False Claims Act litigation, JULIE KEETON BRACKER has come to realize that her passion--and her mission--is to protect people who are willing to stand up and expose the truth. And if she can bring down those who profit from corruption along the way, all the better.

I'm a fighter for everyday employees in their pursue of justice.

Chaunte J. Tate, Esq. is a business, contract, and trademark attorney in the metro Atlanta area who is dedicated to the growth and development of small businesses. Her practice is centered around trademark registration, contract drafting and review, and business entity formation for entrepreneurs, entertainers, and creatives. Chaunte serves clients nationwide. She received her Doctor of Law from Emory University School of Law and graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Doug has been practicing law in Georgia for nearly two decades. He graduated from Florida State University’s Law School in 2000, the same university he received his English Literature degree from in 1996. As the son of a Cuban-born mother, Doug speaks fluent Spanish, as does the entire law firm’s staff. As a past member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO), Doug works to promote the civic engagement of the Latin American and Hispanic communities. As a frequent commentator on Telemundo Atlanta, he speaks about the impact legal matters have on the...

Jon Schwartz has environmental litigation experience in state and federal courts. He has represented clients on matters involving the Clean Water Act, storm water runoff, protection of wildlife and habitat, land use, historic preservation, and injuries caused by exposure to toxic substances. Jon was selected to the Georgia Super Lawyers list and Atlanta Magazine recognized him as a “rising star” in environmental litigation.

28 years experience in full range of civil litigation; 70% Plaintiff and 30% defense. Originally PI, consumer law, divorce and real estae law; Currently representing business and partnership owners and real estate investors. Handling full range of real estate matters including title disputes, partnership dissolutions, negotiations, land trusts, construction issues and litigation and legal malpractice as well as general business law and PI cases.

I am Bryan Henderson, a tough, tactical, and trusted litigator who is deeply committed to advocating for justice and partnering in my clients' success. With more than a decade of experience in handling complex fraud, civil RICO, and business litigati cases, I bring a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to every legal challenge, always prioritizing my clients' interests. My background includes roles as an Assistant United States Attorney, State Prosecutor, and Public Defender. I have tried hundreds of cases in both federal and state courts. I have also argued before the Georgia Supreme Court, achieving decisions that have significantly...

Mr. Herman has spent 30 years representing clients in high stakes litigation involving intellectual property, securities, class actions, antitrust and high tech disputes. He has litigation in federal and state courts across the United States and achieved significant success for his clients. He is regularly appointed as lead counsel in a variety of class action cases. See www.hermanjones.com for more information.

Straightforward advice is what clients have come to rely on the most from Patty. Her practice is dedicated to consumer bankruptcy law, civil litigation and domestic law. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association (Bankruptcy and Domestic Law Sections), the North Fulton Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Attorney J. Stephen Mixon, Esq. concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law. Mr. Mixon is best known as one of Georgia 's most successful advocates of women in sexual harassment cases. Additionally, Mr. Mixon represents both employers and employees in race discrimination cases, non-compete agreements, and other contract disputes.

Attorney J. Stephen Mixon, Esq. is a graduate from Oxford College and Emory University (1989), in Atlanta, GA, and the University of Georgia School of Law (1992) in Athens, GA. Upon graduation, Mr. Mixon served as a staff attorney for the Honorable Senator Strom Thurmond in the United States...

Charles R. Beans is a partner in the Atlanta office of Goodman McGuffey Lindsey & Johnson, LLP who defends corporations in general, product liability, toxic tort and appellate litigation. He also speaks on, and has published in these areas. Charles has been named to "Georgia Super Lawyers" by Atlanta Magazine(2004-present). Charles became a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1988. He is also a member of the American Bar Association (has co-chaired: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Warnings, and Membership Subcommittees), the Defense Research Institute, the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, ...

As a named partner in Ney Hoffecker Peacock & Hayle, William Ney has nearly twenty years of experience handling major professional liability, business, family law and injury cases. Mr. Ney's practice focuses on each of these areas with an emphasis on legal malpractice matters. Mr. Ney is widely recognized as one of the foremost attorneys in the Atlanta, Georgia legal market in the handling of legal malp0ractice cases for plaintiffs. These cases include matters involving missed statutes of limitation, conflicts of interests, mis-drafted wills and other documents, and a variety of other cases.

Attorney handles film, tv, and recording industry matters, as well as simple wills & estates, advance directives, and personal identity matters.

Having earned a Masters degree in Heritage Preservation, I focus my practice in historic preservation and cultural resource matters when feasible. I also practice in estate planning and administration (including both contested and non-contested cases). When possible, I try to merge the practice areas focusing on estates with a historic resource component (rare books, artwork, artifacts, historic property).

National Partner and President of The Cochran Firm, founded by the legendary Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. The Cochran Firm is one of the nation’s largest personal injury and consumer law firms with some of the most aggressive, tireless and effective personal injury attorneys. Tried over 100 cases to verdict with verdicts and settlements on behalf of injury victims and consumers in excess of $1Billion. Authored and lectured on medical professional liability issues, complex litigation matters, including class action and mass tort litigation. Served as a mediator in hundreds of litigated matters. Professional recognitions include: +"Top 100 Lawyers" in the state of...