About the Firm
This law firm values diversity, community involvement, and cultivation of an entrepreneurial spirit. From defending Fortune 500 companies to spearheading innovative public and private real estate developments, its attorneys have earned a national reputation for commitment to excellence. They are dedicated to deliver comprehensive service on all issues including class-action defense, construction, corporate, bankruptcy, employment, environmental, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, international, real estate, taxation, and telecommunications. The firm has established a pro bono program through which its attorneys provide legal assistance to individuals in need. This firm provides practical solutions to challenging legal situations.
Hiring Criteria6, 7 Attorney Recruiting
The firm generally hires its summer associates after they graduate.
Summer Associate Program
The firm seeks first- and second-year students with excellent academic backgrounds along with law review and moot court experience.
Salary8
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Summer Associate
Atlanta (2007)
$130,000
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$2,250/week (Ls & 2Ls)
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation9
Compensation includes a $5,000 starting bonus to associates hired out of law school and an additional $5,000 for judicial clerkships. Other benefits include:
Medical Insurance with Dependent-Care Option
Dental Insurance with Dependent-Care Option
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Prescription Drug Benefits
Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability (Includes Maternity Leave)
Self-Directed 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Programs
Leave Time and Holidays
Professional-Liability Insurance
Continuing Legal Education, State Bar, and Local Affiliation Dues
In-House Continuing Legal-Education Opportunities
Some Matching of Charitable Contributions
Additional Life Insurance for Employee and Dependents
Long-Term Care
Bar Examination Fees
CLE Programs and Benefits
Areas of Practice10
Agents & Specialists
Benefits & Compensation
Capital Financial Markets
Class Action Litigation
Commercial Lending
Construction
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Corporate Technology
Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy
Emerging Companies
Eminent Domain & Condemnation
Employment
Environmental
Exempt Organizations
Financial Institutions
General Corporate
Green Business
Healthcare
Hospitality
Insurance & Reinsurance
Insurance & Reinsurance Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
International
Law Clerks
Medical Device
Mergers & Acquisitions
Products Liability & Toxic Torts
Real Estate Capital Markets
Real Estate Development & Finance
Residential Real Estate
Securities
Special Investigations
State Taxation
Taxation
Technology
Technology Litigation
Telecommunications
Wealth Planning
Other Offices11
Firm Location
Address
Alpharetta
5780 Windward Parkway, Suite 225 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Phone: 770-781-3000 Fax: 770-781-3007
Charlotte
10150 Mallard Creek Road, Suite 105 Charlotte, NC 28262 Phone: 704-369-7012 Fax: 704-369-7071
Duluth
2180 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 180 Duluth, GA 30097 Phone: 678-987-2800 Fax: 678-417-0056
Cumming
Forsyth 475 Tribble Gap Road, Suite 301 Cumming, GA 30040 Phone: 770-781-3000 Fax: 770-781-3007
Atlanta
Northside 5775 C Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30342 Phone: 404-255-6900 Fax: 404-843-2317
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