Firm PROFILE
Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC
USA: Spotlight 2026
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6
Partners
10
Company Size
2020
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Overview
Provided by Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC
CGC handles complex commercial litigation, securities enforcement, regulatory investigations, internal investigations, class actions, and affirmative recovery matters. The firm represents financial institutions, corporations, and technology clients, with notable results including a $25.7M trade secret verdict and significant regulatory and corporate investigation work.
Industry sectors (5)
- Financial Services
- Corporate & Commercial Enterprises
- Technology & Data‑Driven Businesses
- Corporate Legal Departments (Affirmative Recovery
- Whistleblower, Consumer Fraud & Compliance‑Sensitive Sectors
Capabilities (7)
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Securities Enforcement & Regulatory Defense
- Internal Corporate Investigations
- Class Actions & Mass Claims
- Affirmative Recovery & Commercial Claim Monetization
- Corporate Fraud, Accounting Irregularities & Whistleblower Matters
- Trade Secret & Restrictive Covenant Litigation
Key people
Provided by Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC
Josh Gunnemann
Owner/ Partner
Steve Councill
Owner/ Partner
Jon Chally
Owner/ Partner
Jennifer Virostko
Partner
Ben Watson
Partner
Kadie D'Ambrosio
Work & experience
Provided by Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC
CGC is driven by a philosophy of strategic, trial‑ready advocacy and efficient, business‑minded problem‑solving. The firm specializes in complex commercial litigation, securities enforcement, internal investigations, and class actions, with recent standout work involving high‑stakes regulatory matters and multimillion‑dollar recovery efforts for corporate clients.
Notable work
Provided by Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC
Trade Secret Theft Verdict – $25.7M Jury Award
2023Completed
Won a $25.7M jury verdict as lead trial counsel in a major trade secret and contract dispute, delivering a strong result
Fiduciary Duty & Conspiracy Case – $12M Jury Verdict
2025Completed
Achieved a $12M jury verdict in a complex fiduciary duty and conspiracy case, underscoring CGC’s strong trial advocacy.
Real Estate Investment Dispute – Dismissal of RICO & Fraud Claims
2025Completed
Obtained dismissal of RICO and fraud claims in a high‑exposure real estate dispute, eliminating all allegations early.
Ranked Offices at Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC
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Ranked Departments at Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC (1)
Top figures | Spotlight Georgia
6
Partners
10
Company Size
2020
Established Year
Content provided by Councill, Gunnemann & Chally, LLC
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