Good Hope Business Lawyers

DANIEL S. WRIGHT provides general business legal services in the fields of commercial real estate, entity formation and governance, joint venture/equity structure arrangements, intellectual property, and various other transactional practice areas. Dan has experience working with organizations both large and small to achieve their goals and understands their different organizational and business needs. Because he started his career in litigation, Dan also appreciates the pragmatic aspects of agreement enforceability and cost-driven decisions. Dan keeps the focus on the client's business rather than legal minutiae. Dan's other primary field of practice is estate planning, particularly focusing on trust establishment...

Business litigation attorney with over 23 years of experience providing goal oriented and cost effective represenation in state and federal courts for small and large sized businesses. Practice areas include business litigation, insurance coverage, employment, construction, real estate, landlord/tenant, debtor/creditor, and shareholder/partnership disputes. Practicing in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Cumming, Canton and throughout the metro Atlanta area, including Fulton, Forsyth, Cherokee, Gwinnett, Cobb and DeKalb Counties. LinkedIn information at http://www.linkedin.com/in/georgialawyer.

Bar Admissions - State Bar of Georgia - State Court of Georgia - Federal U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia - Federal U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia Areas of Practice - Divorce and Family Law - Bankruptcy: Personal and Business - Business Law - Immigration

Prior to graduating from Harvard Law School, Mr. Oles earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Finance. Mr. Oles applied his advanced education as a successful entrepreneur in the highly-competitive auto industry.

Mr. Oles developed valuable experience as a transactional, business and estate planning lawyer with two prestigious national law firms in Georgia and New Jersey. At that time he represented numerous health-care companies and practitioners with problems ranging from business formation and capitalization to employee relations and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Oles’ success at representing corporate clients is derived from his own passion for business; but his devotion...

John Alexander has been a member of the Georgia Bar since 2001. He has been a civil litigator for over 20 years. John is active in all areas of the firm’s practice and appears in all trial and appellate courts throughout the State, focusing on surety and construction litigation. John is also proficient in corporate formation, lien law, probate matters and estate planning, including wills, trusts, healthcare directives, guardianships, and all types of power of attorney. John has extensive experience in meeting his clients’ needs. John received his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in...

I'm a graduate of the illustrious Women's College at Brenau University where I obtained a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Arts Management. The following year I enrolled at Florida A&M University College of Law where I learned everything from Environmental Law to International Business Law. In 2011, I earned my Juris Doctorate and passed the Florida Bar Exam later that year. While working with a private law firm, I enrolled at the University of Alabama School of Law for a Master of Laws in Business Transactions where my focus was Business Law, Intellectual Property, and Tax Law. I...

I have represented individuals and businesses as plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts as well as various arbitration forums in such diverse areas of law as banking and finance, labor and employment, professional liability, restrictive covenants, sale of goods, securities, trade secrets and trusts and estates. I focus my practice, however, on franchise and distribution litigation. I have represented clients in various industries, including food and beverage, preschool and daycare and tax consulting services, from the pre-complaint stage through discovery into trial.

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.

Ashley McCartney, LLC is a law firm in Atlanta, GA focusing on family law, business and civil litigation.

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....

A dedicated attorney based in Georgia, specializing in intellectual property, business law, real estate, and estate planning. I graduated from Barry University School of Law in 2016 and have been able to garner diverse experiences including conducting unemployment hearings for State governments and working as a trademark attorney. I now own my own law firm, ACM Law Group, where we work to help IP, real estate, and business in various areas.

Partner David Messer brings a dynamic courtroom presence and significant trial experience to the firm, which he joined in 2007. As a trial lawyer in Oklahoma for six years, David achieved both legally and socially significant appeals and courtroom victories. His current trial practice focuses on a full spectrum of business law, with an emphasis on all phases of business litigation and dispute resolution, including trials, appeals, mediation, and arbitration. David has been successful in oil and gas litigation, construction and engineering disputes, homeowners' association disputes, election disputes, and business disputes of all kinds, including high net-worth matters involving family-owned...

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...

Matthew Van Dyke has a service-driven practice with a specific focus of adding value and maximizing efficiencies for the Client. Mr. Van Dyke believes that it takes a cooperative effort in order to accomplish the Client’s goals.

For his business clients, Mr. Van Dyke will work with you to add value to your organization while being efficient and minimizing the risks for litigation. However, if litigation does arise, Mr. Van Dyke will represent your interests zealously, both in the courtroom and in the boardroom. For clients who have been charged with a crime, Matthew will work with you and for you...

“What I love most about my job is helping clients solve their problems, and of course, getting hugs from happy clients.”

Greg is the CEO and Senior Attorney at Dynamic Estate Planning. Greg is also the Managing Member of Jacobs & King. Greg has been practicing law and advising clients for more than 27 years. Greg’s specialties are Trusts and Estates, Probate & Trust Administration, Asset Protection Planning, Business Law, Business Succession Planning and Tax.

Prior to co-founding Jacobs & King, Greg held positions including Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director, Financial Planning at Wachovia Bank; Senior Manager, Private Client Services...

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...

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 –...

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.

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

As a Georgia business lawyer and franchise lawyer with 15 years experience, I provide expert guidance to help businesses minimize risk and maximize success. My professional success is built on understanding business needs, delivering practical solutions, and providing great value to my clients. With work experience at an elite international law firm, as an in-house lawyer, and as an entrepreneur, I know how to deliver high quality legal solutions quickly and efficiently. As an expert in franchise law, I advise numerous franchise clients and regularly speak on franchise law topics. As a business attorney, I provide solutions in areas such as entity...

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...

Throughout his 20+ year career, Mr. Battleson has worked in deal teams as an attorney, investment banker and principal involved in operating businesses, development projects, and existing assets with a value in excess of $2.2 billion; and, as a commercial litigation attorney representing small and medium size businesses, as well as defending national insurance companies, multinational self-insured companies, and the State of Georgia in matters with potential liability in excess of $100 million.

Mark graduated from Emory University School of Law in 1995, while also working for the United States Attorney’s Office as a third-year practice clerk. Following law school,...

Chadd Reynolds has extensive experience advising corporate clients in business, real estate, and construction related matters. His primary practice focuses on representing subcontractors, contractors, and owners in a variety of disputes involving contract, construction defect, nonpayment, delay, and lien and bond claims. He also represents businesses in contract disputes and pursues and defends fraud, negligent misrepresentation, tortious interference, racketeering, and trademark claims on behalf of his clients. Chadd is a current board member of the Atlanta Bar Association's Construction Law Section and is also a member of the Atlanta Bar Association's Litigation Section and the Georgia Bar Association's Construction Law...

Attorney Steve Koval has lived in Atlanta for almost thirty years. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University with a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science, and served as president of Emory's student body. He earned his law degree from American University's Washington College of Law in 1986. With over twenty years of experience litigating cases, Steve has been called on to lecture locally and nationally before professional associations including the American Bar Association and the Atlanta Bar Association. He has successfully argued several cases before the Supreme Court of Georgia. Steve is an active member of the National...

Paul Morochnik has been practicing law in Georgia since 1993. He predominantly has a litigation practice - focusing on banking, business and real estate litigation. Paul was a partner in two small firms for 12 years and 15 years, respectively. He brings practical and logical solutions to complex legal issues. He prides himself on being a partner with his clients to offer them common sense advice that makes sense for their unique situation. His long tenured paralegals and clients are a testament to the relationships he has formed over the years.