27 HBS Partners Recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by GaBiz Magazine
Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2026 “Top Lawyers” by GaBiz Magazine in its Winter issue.
This recognition reflects the respect these attorneys have earned from their peers across Georgia and highlights their continued commitment to excellence, professionalism, and client service. We congratulate the following HBS attorneys on this well-deserved honor:
| Name | Office Location | Practice Area |
| Brittany Cone | Atlanta, GA | Administrative/Regulatory Law |
| Austin Atkinson | Atlanta, GA | Appellate Practice |
| Pearson Cunnigham | Atlanta, GA | Appellate Practice |
| Christopher Watkins | Atlanta, GA | Construction Law |
| Brad Carver | Atlanta, GA | Government Relations Practice |
| Jordan Johnson | Atlanta, GA | Health Care Law |
| Rush Smith | Atlanta, GA | Health Care Law |
| Duane Cochenour | Atlanta, GA | Insurance Law |
| Justin Kerenyi | Atlanta, GA | Intellectual Property Law |
| Mariel Smith | Columbus | Labor and Employment Law |
| Don Brown | Atlanta, GA | Legal Malpractice Law |
| John E. Hall | Atlanta, GA | Legal Malpractice Law |
| Douglas Ammerman | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Terrell Benton | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Alex Booth | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Jacquelyn Clarke | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Laura DeMartini | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Nicole Hair | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Beth Kanik | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Daniel Lovein | Brunswick | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Wayne Satterfield | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Heather Ware | Atlanta, GA | Medical Malpractice Law |
| James Gilson | Atlanta, GA | Transportation Law |
| Mark Pickett | Atlanta, GA | Transportation Law |
| John Sheftall | Columbus | Trusts and Estates |
| Charles Staples | Columbus | Trusts and Estates |
| Fred Hubbs | Atlanta, GA | Workers Compensation Law |
GaBiz Magazine is a quarterly business publication focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership throughout Georgia. Its coverage highlights the people and organizations driving the state’s economic growth and reinforcing Georgia’s reputation as a leading place to do business.
The Top Lawyers distinction is based on an independent, peer-review survey distributed to licensed attorneys across the state of Georgia. Attorneys are nominated and evaluated solely by their peers, with recognition reflecting professional reputation and standing within the legal community. Visit www.atlantamagazine.com/gabiz-magazine/.
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