Mansfield Lawyers

As an Associate Attorney with Williams Teusink based in Decatur, GA, Caela Abrams focuses her practice on real estate transactions, real estate litigation, and business law. Caela's expertise includes representing buyers and sellers in commercial real estate transactions, complex real estate litigation, and corporate formation. After receiving her Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Ethics from Emory University in Atlanta, Caela earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law and graduated with a Certificate in Environmental Law and Land Use. Among her accomplishments, Caela was a 2018-19 Urban Fellow with the College of...

For years, Jonathan W. Johnson, LLC has been one of the go-to personal injury law firms in Georgia for clients who want to hire some of the state's most competent lawyers. They have experts in the areas of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, aviation law, PTSD, and medical malpractice as well as business and labor laws. This award-winning firm is recognized by peers and is praised by customers for being client-centered and results-driven.

"I care very deeply about my clients and take the time to get to know them as people so that I fully appreciate all of their concerns....

Our clients are innovative 7 and 8 figure companies with national and global reach. They create brands, license software, and distribute content to Fortune 500 enterprises, governmental agencies and strategic partners. The diverse industries we serve include technology, food and beverages, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, consulting and professional services.

We align with middle market business leaders who value agile, responsive legal collaboration, and profit-focused guidance. Many clients are founders, families and friends who've grown their privately held businesses through savvy acumen and faithful perseverance. We commit to your success, and build longstanding relationships as trusted advisors.

Professional History:
> 2005-present: Owner, Bockhop Intellectual Property Law, LLC
> 2002-2005: Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
> 2000-2002: Founding Partner, Bockhop & Reich, LLP
> 1994-2000: Associate, Needle & Rosenberg, PC
> 1988-1991: IBM - Design Engineer (Designed arithmetic logic circuits used in CPU of AS/400 computer)
> 1980-1985: U.S. Naval Officer - Electrical Officer USS Nicholson (DD 982)
Education:
> J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, 1994
> M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Iowa, 1988 Research and Thesis: Switching Properties of Non-Linear Optical Interface; Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honors Society
> B.S., General Science, The University of Iowa, 1980
> US Navy Gas...

Brandon strives to be a great listener, counselor, and advocate, in that order. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University, magna cum laude, and then went on to graduate in the top half of his class at the University of Georgia School of Law.

Prior to graduation from law school Brandon excelled in his externship which landed him a job as an Assistant District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. While at the DA’s office, Brandon grew comfortable in the courtroom, successfully obtaining winning jury verdicts in all but his very first trial.

After departing the DA’s office, Brandon spent...

Ivan is the son of a U.S. Marine Major General, and grew up in an environment in which one’s word is sacred, and duty and honor are prized values. Ivan carries these values in to his practice and in to the courtroom and is frequently complimented by opposing counsel for his ability to press a vigorous position while being faithful to his core values of candor and trustworthiness.

Admitted to the Bars of West Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas Ivan received his Juris Doctor from the University Of Virginia School Of Law and his focus has been products liability and...

J.V. Dell, Jr. (“Jay”): J.D., cum laude, Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1994. B.S., cooperative plan, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 1990. Member of: State Bar of Georgia; Court of Appeals of Georgia; Supreme Court of Georgia; U.S. District Court of Georgia (Northern and Middle Districts); Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Bar Association; and Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Board Member of Executive Committee of Real Property Law Section of the State of Georgia (2006 – 2012). President of Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Bar Association (2008 –...

Andrew Beal earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. For over 25 years, Drew has represented individuals and businesses in state and federal courts all across the Southeast. He primarily focuses on commercial claims, such as shareholder disputes and those involving professional negligence. Drew began his own practice in order to provide high-quality, personalized business representation and litigation services to commercial clients. Ed is also proud to serve those who need help resolving workers’ compensation claims and insurance benefit disputes. He is AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, one of the highest honors an attorney can receive.

Received his B.A. from Southern Mississippi in 1991. Received his M.S. from The University of Kentucky in 1994. Received his J.D. from the University of Tennessee in 1997. Practiced Bankruptcy Law since 1998. Work as In-house Corporate Legal Counsel for 11 years with over 100 Jury and Bench trials. Served as lead counsel for cases ranging from small claims to multi-million dollar cases.

In 2023, David was part of the trial team that obtained a $38.6 million verdict in a complex medical malpractice case. In 2022, he was lead counsel in two medical malpractice jury trials and obtained jury verdicts for his clients in each. In addition to trial work, David is routinely retained to represent clients in complex appellate matters with outstanding results. David has argued, and won, cases at the Georgia Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Court of Appeals. Before forming starting his own firm, David practiced for a decade at the premier medical malpractice...

Ronald “Ronnie” Jesus Pellitero focuses his practice on the representation of those injured on the job throughout the entire state of Georgia. As a partner at Cruz & Associates Ronnie has had the pleasure of guiding thousands of injured workers through the complex Workers’ Compensation system while always respecting the needs of the injured worker and the obligations that the law requires.

Ronnie has tried numerous cases before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. In addition, he has argued appeals before the Appellate Division of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation as well as various Superior Courts of Georgia. Ronnie frequently...

Hunter is the managing partner and owner of Linville Law Group in Atlanta, GA. He was admitted to practice law in 2008 while living in Dallas, Texas, and later moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he currently lives. His law practice is focused on complex litigation involving product liability claims, such as defective drugs and medical devices.

Throughout his career, Hunter has focused on representing plaintiffs alleging injuries as a result of defective pharmaceuticals or medical devices. He was recently named by The National Trial Lawyers to the Top 40 Under 40 List and the Top 100 Civil Litigation Trial Lawyer List,...

Albert Wan is an attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in criminal defense and civil rights litigation. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and New York courts. To learn more about Mr. Wan and his law practice please visit his website at: http://www.albertwanlaw.com

Jess Johnson is one of the best young lawyers in Georgia. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in criminal defense and civil litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past several years. While only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 receive such an honor, Jess was first named to this list after only 3 years of practice.

Jess has been instrumental in our firm’s success in both trials and appeals. In his very first trial, Jess was awarded an Acquittal Award from the Federal Defender Program for helping our firm win a “not guilty” verdict...

Gerry Balboni is an experienced deal lawyer representing growth companies, investors, and buyers and sellers of growth companies. He has distinctive expertise in venture capital, private equity, acquisitions, and licensing and distribution of technology and software. Gerry brings a results-oriented approach to every engagement. He knows what works and what doesn't. Gerry graduated from the University of South Florida in 1975 with a B.A. in English, from the Graduate School of Business of Stetson University in 1977 with an MBA, and from the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama in 1984 with a J.D., cum laude....

David N. Soloway is a principal in Frazier, Soloway & Kennedy, P.C. He graduated from Emory University School of Law (’82) and Duke University (’79). His immigration law experience includes arguing Ardestani v. INS before the U.S. Supreme Court (1991), a case of national importance addressing the applicability of the Equal Access to Justice Act to certain types of immigration cases. He currently is Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Chapter covering Georgia and Alabama, has served on the Chapter’s Executive Committee since 2008, and has served as Chair of the Chapter’s Liaison Committee with the U.S. Citizenship...

David A. Stevens is an attorney at the Atlanta veterans disability legal office, McElreath & Stevens, LLC. He has been practicing law since 2002, and is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the Dekalb Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. At the firm, Mr. Stevens is committed to helping veterans obtain the benefits they deserve. To find out about retaining the representation of Attorney Stevens, contact the firm today!

Jenny Huynh holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. She was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in 2005. Jenny spent her early career working in various legal practice areas that included criminal, bankruptcy, real estate, and family law. She ultimately discovered her passion for both business and personal injury law, founding JH Law Group in 2010. Jenny’s business practice helps businesses with everything from entity formation, licensing, partnership agreements, and succession planning, to contract negotiations, dispute resolution, employment law compliance,...

Michael Lemon has been representing clients all over Georgia for 15 years. He handles workers’ compensation claims, auto accidents, insurance disputes, wrongful death, and premises liability. He also drafts wills, power of attorney, and advanced health directives, and he is certified as a mediator for general civil cases.

Mr. Lemon graduated from Mercer University and Stetson University College of Law. He has lived in Georgia for over 20 years with his wife and two sons.

Bonnie Rich has nearly 30 years of experience in a variety of taxation, estate planning, and business law matters. She has represented individuals, business owners, and local governments and has served as in house counsel for a major financial services corporation. From 2008 until 2018 she taught law students valuable skills in litigation, client counseling, and professional and ethical responsibility by supervising and mentoring those students as they represented clients through a clinical taxation course at the Georgia State University College of Law. Bonnie was a member of the Georgia General Assembly during the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 legislative...

Growing up in a multicultural household, I was shaped by my Japanese, Chinese, and African American heritage, which instilled in me the values of hard work, perseverance, and respect. Atlanta is my first home, but my time abroad also shaped my worldview and continues to influence how I approach my work and relationships. I earned my Bachelor’s in Japanese Language and Literature at the University of Georgia and my Juris Doctorate at the University of Alabama School of Law. While in law school, I discovered my passion for service, working in Family and Elder Law Clinics, clerking for a federal judge,...

Ashley has been practicing law for over 20 years in Georgia. She is a graduate of Woodward Academy and Tulane University in New Orleans as well as GA State College of Law and also has an LLM from the University of Alabama. Ashley began her career clerking for Superior Court Judges as a staff attorney and then began private practice, focusing on Family Law, Real Estate, Probate, Estate Planning, Business Law, General Litigation, Bankruptcy, and criminal law. Ashley was appointed to the bench as a Probate Judge and later became a Fulton County Magistrate Court Judge and...

You-Jin Han is a highly awarded lawyer with an exceptional background in high-stakes litigation. As a Founding Partner of Heber Han PC, she represents average, everyday people in their fight for justice and fairness—a calling that often involves battling the largest corporations and governmental agencies. You-Jin handles federal court appeals for those who have received unfavorable SSA ALJ decisions. She draws from her near decade of experience in SSA's Office of General Counsel, where she played a key role in the development and implementation of programs designed to increase the office’s efficiency and in SSA disability cases.

At Taylor & Associates, led by Attorney Dorna Jenkins Taylor, I focus on Trademarks, Copyrights, Brand Development, Name Image and Likeness (NIL) licensing, Wills & Trusts. My role is to assist clients in building, securing, protecting, and monetizing their brands. Over the years, I have successfully negotiated brand licensing deals and endorsements for my clients, which have collectively surpassed $40 million. This includes notable agreements for the Emmy Award-winning documentary "The Doctor" and the New York Times bestseller, "The Autobiography of Dr. J." With 26 years of experience in the field, I am continually enthusiastic about helping visionaries secure their...

Andrew is a highly regarded Litigation Attorney at The Scott Pryor Law Group. With extensive experience representing corporate and individual clients, Andrew handles complex civil and commercial disputes across the United States in both federal and state courts. His dedication and skill have earned him an AV Preeminent rating from peers through Martindale-Hubbell. He brings a unique advantage to personal injury law by leveraging his extensive background in other areas of law, enhancing his strategic approach and depth of knowledge for his clients’ cases. Andrew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of South Alabama (1995)...