William “Bill” Joseph counsels large and middle-market businesses and business owners on the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions. His practice includes M&A tax structuring, private equity and real estate fund formation, tax planning for inbound and outbound investment, and advising on tax-exempt entity tax issues. He serves as principal tax counsel for corporate boutique law firms and insurance MGA businesses. Bill has regularly advised nationals clients on Georgia state and local tax incentives. Bill’s day-to-day work centers on making complex tax rules practical and actionable for clients pursuing transactions and investments. He structures acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures,… Read more
Marsha’s practice covers multiple areas in the field of IP including trademark and copyright clearance and counseling, prosecution of domestic and international applications and maintenance of registrations, IP transfers and licensing, and litigation. She has represented a wide variety of clients in the litigation of intellectual property causes before numerous federal courts including trademark and copyright infringement claims, unfair competition and false advertising as well as appeals, opposition, and cancellation proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Her experience extends to product branding, trademark clearance, IP-based transactions, portfolio management, and domain name disputes. She represents a variety of… Read more
Hugh Barnhardt serves clients involved in intellectual property and technology law, helping them navigate complex patent and technology licensing, IP strategy, and portfolio development. With over 30 years of experience, he distinguishes himself through a deep understanding of patent pools and standards-based technologies in video and wireless communications, delivering practical clarity and strategic value to companies engaged in product development and technology transactions. Hugh brings extensive in-house and law firm experience to his practice, focusing on patent and technology licensing, intellectual property strategy, and patent portfolio management. His career includes a decade as Assistant General Patent Counsel and Director of… Read more
Mr. Bean possesses extensive experience in trust and probate matters, complex commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, insurance coverage issues, financial lending matters and class actions, as well as in the provision of assistance to foreign litigants in accordance with Title 28 United States Code Section 1782. He also provides preventative legal counsel to minimize client’s future litigation costs. He previously clerked for the Honorable J.H. Moore II, the Honorable Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. and the Honorable Harvey E Schlesinger of the United States District Court. Now a retired Navy Captain with a Legion of Merit, Dan served in the… Read more
Ms. Bell focuses her practice on energy law and energy transactions, guiding clients through strategic deals and complex commercial matters essential to the development, financing, and successful operation of energy projects. Ms. Bell regularly advises clients on drafting and negotiating key project documentation, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, and joint development agreements, as well as managing solicitation and bid processes. With a decade of experience in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law, Ms. Bell brings a business-focused perspective to her energy practice. She has represented domestic and international businesses, private equity sponsors, and… Read more
Ms. Bowden is an experienced transactional lawyer and litigator who provides strategic, business-oriented, and proactive legal advice and support to her clients. Ms. Bowden has practiced law for over twenty-five years in a wide range of areas, including employment law, litigation, real estate, contracts, business, and commercial lending. Prior to joining SGR, she was a shareholder at a large regional law firm, senior counsel of a Jacksonville civil litigation firm, and associate general counsel for a national non-profit health care organization. Ms. Bowden provides general counsel services to clients on a wide range of matters that include employment law and… Read more
Don Boyle believes that all disputes require strategic thinking and close attention to detail. Whether it’s a consolidated case with hundreds of plaintiffs, a bitter “business divorce,” or a short bench trial in Magistrate Court, he relies on his broad experience to craft the right approach to the problem. Don has litigated matters for over 35 years in state and federal courts and is admitted to practice in Georgia and Virginia. He has covered all aspects of litigation, at the trial level and on appeal. His caseload has included patent license and infringement disputes, debtor-creditor and other commercial cases, and… Read more
Kenn Bruley serves clients seeking comprehensive patent procurement and portfolio management services, with a distinctive focus on mechanical and electromechanical technologies. He helps clients navigate complex patent landscapes by providing clear, strategic counsel on patentability, infringement, validity, and design strategies to mitigate risks. His extensive technical background and international patent experience enable him to deliver practical clarity and alignment with business objectives. Kenn is a partner and integral member of the patent team, concentrating on patent procurement both domestically and internationally. He advises clients on managing their patent portfolios and offers formal opinions on patentability, infringement, noninfringement, validity, invalidity, and… Read more
Dan focuses his practice on complex estate, tax, and business planning for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. He brings deep experience in structuring and drafting sophisticated estate planning instruments, including grantor and non-grantor irrevocable trusts, defined value clause gifting strategies, and governing documents for pass-through and nonprofit entities. Dan was previously an attorney with a large international law firm and a boutique estate planning law firm where he played a key role in advising clients on generational asset transfers that included closely held business entities and carried interests, trust and fiduciary litigation matters, and strategies to reduce estate and… Read more
Mr. Cross has over 40 years of trial experience representing a variety of corporations and businesses throughout the country on antitrust, securities fraud, contract, real estate, environmental regulations, libel and slander, false advertising, commercial code, and trade regulation issues. He also has experience in distribution and franchise law, not only litigating distribution and franchise cases, but also counseling clients in distribution, marketing, sales, and pricing programs. Mr. Cross has experience in mergers and acquisitions, including counseling clients in the area, working with economists to develop economic support for mergers and acquisitions, responding to government requests for documents and data, and… Read more
