Overview

Alston & Bird provides the highest-quality and most responsive legal counsel and services to domestic and multinational clients across a broad range of industries. We assemble and nurture top legal talent with the most relevant experience to meet the challenges our clients face today.

Ranked for 26 consecutive years on the list of “100 Best Companies to Work For,” our unique culture allows us to quickly access virtually any combination of skills and credentials that a client may require.

With a history dating back to 1893, today Alston & Bird spans 13 offices across the United States and Europe. The firm has evolved to offer multidisciplinary teams that draw on expertise in four core areas:

Corporate & Finance

Your success is paramount. We have grown and developed our corporate practice with that singular goal in mind. Markets are in a constant state of change, and the industry knowledge and regulatory capacity of our corporate attorneys allow us to anticipate and respond to your needs.

Intellectual Property

Identifying, protecting, managing, and defending our clients’ myriad intellectual property assets are the cornerstones of our IP practice. With experience serving the industry dating back to the roots of IP law, our lawyers have a sound foundation in the IP arena but remain nimble enough to help prepare you for trends on the horizon.

Litigation

It’s the end result that matters. Our lawyers have a strong tradition of understanding and embracing our clients’ businesses. When disputes arise, we guide them to the most favorable and cost-effective solution. Whether at the negotiating table or in the courtroom, we tackle litigation of any size and complexity in nearly any jurisdiction.

Tax

Fortune 100 companies, high-tech startups, subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, and prestigious private foundations choose Alston & Bird’s knowledgeable attorneys for their tax work. Our counsel is practical and focused on your bottom line. We are one of the largest law-firm-based tax practices in the country, and our clients capitalize on our grasp of nuance and complexity.

Founded:
1893
Size:
981
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Practice Areas:
60
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
240

Rankings

National

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Banking and Finance Law
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law
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Corporate Law
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Regional

Atlanta

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Appellate Practice
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Banking and Finance Law
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Commercial Finance Law
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Commercial Litigation

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Real Estate Law
Alston & Bird is the best in the business.
 
Patent Law
Alston & Bird is a tremendous, full-service law firm. Its attorneys are knowledgeable and courteous. I haven't had a negative experience with any of the attorneys with whom I've engaged and would highly recommend Alston & Bird to any other person or entity that needs legal representation.
 
Banking and Finance Law
The Alston & Bird team provides exceptional client service, proactively anticipating client needs and heading off potential questions, and turning around work in an efficient and thoughtful manner, while providing a strong business lens and mindset to their legal expertise.
 

Rankings

National

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Banking and Finance Law
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law
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Corporate Law
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Environmental Law
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Financial Services Regulation Law
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International Trade and Finance Law
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Land Use and Zoning Law
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Litigation - Banking and Finance
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Litigation - Construction
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Litigation - Environmental
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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Patent Law
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Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
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Real Estate Law
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Securities Regulation
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Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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Tax Law
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Technology Law
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Trademark Law
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Antitrust Law
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Appellate Practice
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Communications Law
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Derivatives and Futures Law
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Health Care Law
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Information Technology Law
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Litigation - Antitrust
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Litigation - ERISA
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Litigation - Patent
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Copyright Law
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Employment Law - Management
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FDA Law
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Immigration Law
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Insurance Law
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International Arbitration - Commercial
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Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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Litigation - Securities
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Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Atlanta

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Appellate Practice
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Banking and Finance Law
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Atlanta
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Atlanta
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Commercial Finance Law
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Commercial Litigation
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Atlanta
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
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Atlanta
Communications Law
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Atlanta
Corporate Law
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Atlanta
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Atlanta
Employment Law - Management
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Atlanta
Environmental Law
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Financial Services Regulation Law
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Health Care Law
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Immigration Law
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Information Technology Law
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Insurance Law
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International Arbitration - Commercial
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Litigation - Antitrust
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Litigation - Banking and Finance
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Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Litigation - Construction
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Litigation - Environmental
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Litigation - Health Care
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Litigation - Insurance
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Litigation - Patent
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Litigation - Securities
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Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Nonprofit / Charities Law
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Patent Law
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Privacy and Data Security Law
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Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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Real Estate Law
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Securities Regulation
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Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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Tax Law
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Technology Law
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Trademark Law
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Trusts and Estates
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Atlanta
Construction Law
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Atlanta
Copyright Law
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Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Charlotte

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Banking and Finance Law
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Corporate Law
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Charlotte
Financial Services Regulation Law
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International Trade and Finance Law
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Litigation - Health Care
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Litigation - Patent
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Patent Law
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Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
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Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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Tax Law
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Trademark Law
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Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Technology Law

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Banking and Finance Law
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Commercial Litigation
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Corporate Law
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Financial Services Regulation Law
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Litigation - Patent
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Oil and Gas Law
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Bet-the-Company Litigation
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Construction Law

Los Angeles

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Construction Law
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Environmental Law
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Land Use and Zoning Law
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Litigation - Construction
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Litigation - Environmental
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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Real Estate Law
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Oil and Gas Law
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Water Law
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Commercial Litigation

New York City

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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Corporate Law
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Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
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New York City
Real Estate Law
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Tax Law
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Commercial Litigation
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Derivatives and Futures Law
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New York City
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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New York City
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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New York City
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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New York City
International Arbitration - Commercial

Raleigh

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Commercial Litigation
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Litigation - Banking and Finance
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Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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Tax Law
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Patent Law

San Francisco

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Commercial Litigation
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Litigation - Antitrust
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Litigation - Environmental
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Antitrust Law
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Environmental Law
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Litigation - Insurance

San Jose

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Patent Law

Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.
Corporate Law
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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Washington, D.C.
FDA Law
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Washington, D.C.
Health Care Law
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International Trade and Finance Law
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Litigation - ERISA
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Litigation - Insurance
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Washington, D.C.
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Washington, D.C.
Privacy and Data Security Law
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Tax Law
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Washington, D.C.
Antitrust Law
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Washington, D.C.
Corporate Governance Law
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Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Antitrust
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Environmental
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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Washington, D.C.
Securities Regulation

Practice Areas

Alston & Bird LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 62 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Antitrust Law
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Derivatives and Futures Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • International Arbitration - Commercial
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Patent Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Public Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Alston & Bird LLP proudly has 240 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Offices & Contacts

Atlanta, GA
One Atlantic Center
1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900
Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
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Charlotte, NC
Vantage South End
1120 South Tryon Street, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28203
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Chicago, IL
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3900
Chicago, IL 60606
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Dallas, TX
Chase Tower
2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2300
Dallas, TX 75201
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Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA 90067
United States
New York, NY
Raleigh, NC
555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600
Raleigh, NC 27601-3034
United States
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
The Atlantic Building
950 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004-1404
United States
London, GB
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6th Floor, 3 Noble Street
London EC2V 7EE
United Kingdom
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Wealth Planning & Exempt Organizations
Real Estate Finance & Investment
Real Estate Finance & Investment
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and Acquisitions
Litigation and Trial Practice
Litigation and Trial Practice
Legislative and Public Policy
IP – Mechanical Patent
International Litigation
Intellectual Property-IP & Technology Transactions
Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property - Trademark and Copyright
Intellectual Property - Electronics and Computer
Insurance Litigation and Regulation
Global Finance and Debt Products
Global Finance & Debt Products
Financial Services and Products
Environmental and Land Use
Environmental & Land Use
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
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