Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 2
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Jones Day handles an array of complex disputes on a regional and national scale, including product liability cases, securities litigation and First Amendment claims. It assists a broad international and national client base with high-stakes white-collar matters. The group is highlighted for its experience at both trial and appellate levels, fielding a strong group of expert advocates.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day represented Georgia Power, the Vogtle nuclear plant co-owners and Southern Nuclear, in litigation against AZZ and The Calvert Company over the negligent design, manufacture and construction of the bus system for the project.
Strengths
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"They deliver outstanding results and communication."
"Jones Day is a sophisticated firm with great resources and top talent."
"The firm has a strong team with broad expertise."
"They deliver outstanding results and communication."
"Jones Day is a sophisticated firm with great resources and top talent."
"The firm has a strong team with broad expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Michael McConnell maintains a broad litigation practice, including securities class actions and SEC investigations. He also leads Jones Day's litigation team in Atlanta.
"I think highly of Mike. He provides high client service and he's very professional. He navigates complex issues with a calm head."
"He is very knowledgeable, and provides great advice and great work product."
"Mike is diligent, committed to his clients and builds a well-leveraged team, which facilitates efficiency."
Richard Deane is held in high regard for his white-collar criminal defense work. He routinely acts for individual executives and corporations facing allegations of fraud and FCA violations.
"He is a great trial lawyer with excellent judgment and a trusting demeanor."
"Richard has unwavering concern for his client."
Stephanie Parker has an excellent standing in the Georgia market and cochairs Jones Day's business and tort litigation practice. She handles product liability claims as well as patent infringement suits.
"Stephanie is service-oriented, gets right back to us regardless of the time and does a good job ensuring the firm responds to a variety of needs."
"She is the best trial lawyer in the country as far as I am concerned."
Walter Davis is recognized for his expertise advising clients on a wide array of shareholder suits and corporate governance issues.
"He's a great pragmatic lawyer and strategist."
"Walter is very experienced and provides good strategic thinking in any case he's involved in."
Ashley Heintz has significant experience of representing companies within the utilities sector. She routinely assists on large class actions.
"Ashley brings wide knowledge and strong business and legal acumen to solving issues. She is proactive and has a vast knowledge across a wide range of areas."
Robert Watts is a securities litigator recognized for his experience handling disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions, among other issues.
"He is professional, responsive and thorough."
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