Overview

Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP is a firm of more than 60 lawyers passionately dedicated to helping our clients “go beyond”—break through barriers, surmount obstacles and exceed their own expectations. Companies of all sizes look to us for creative, interdisciplinary solutions to their most important problems.

Our client service approach also goes beyond. Many of our lawyers left big firms in favor of close working relationships and deep involvement with the businesses we serve. As a result, we combine superior legal talent and work product with the fee structure and efficiencies of a mid-sized firm.

From offices in Atlanta, Chicago & Tallahassee, we work with businesses across the United States and around the world. Through our affiliation with Meritas, a highly selective association of 175 law firms in more than 93 countries, we can ensure top-quality legal representation wherever your business takes you.

Founded:
1981
Size:
66
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Practice Areas:
41
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
27

Rankings

National

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2
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
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2
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
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2
National Ranking
Corporate Law
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2
National Ranking
Equipment Finance Law
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2
National Ranking
Health Care Law
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2
National Ranking
Insurance Law

Regional

Atlanta

Tier
1
Atlanta
Arbitration
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1
Atlanta
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Atlanta
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Atlanta
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
1
Atlanta
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Atlanta
Corporate Law

Firm Leadership

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
National Ranking
Corporate Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Equipment Finance Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Health Care Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Insurance Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Regional

Atlanta

Tier
1
Atlanta
Arbitration
Tier
1
Atlanta
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Atlanta
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Atlanta
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
1
Atlanta
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Atlanta
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Atlanta
Equipment Finance Law
Tier
1
Atlanta
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Atlanta
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
1
Atlanta
Litigation - Health Care
Tier
1
Atlanta
Mediation
Tier
1
Atlanta
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Atlanta
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Tier
2
Atlanta
Appellate Practice
Tier
2
Atlanta
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
Atlanta
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
2
Atlanta
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
2
Atlanta
Tax Law
Tier
3
Atlanta
Franchise Law

Chicago

Tier
1
Chicago
Insurance Law
Tier
3
Chicago
Commercial Litigation

Tallahassee

Tier
1
Tallahassee
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Tallahassee
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Tallahassee
Litigation - Health Care
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1
Tallahassee
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Practice Areas

Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 22 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration
  • Asset-Based Lending
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Breach of Contract
  • Business Disputes
  • Cannabis Law
  • Certificate of Need
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • COVID-19
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment
  • Franchise Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Lending
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Loan Documentation
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Mediation
  • Medicaid
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Qui Tam Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Regulatory
  • Reimbursement
  • Technology Law
  • Trade Secrets Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP proudly has 27 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 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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Firm News

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January 13, 2023
FTC Proposes Complete Ban on Non-Competes
Read Article FTC Proposes Complete Ban on Non-Competes
January 3, 2023
Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP is Pleased to Announce Sarah E. Proctor and Justin P. Gunter Have Been Admitted to the Partnership as of January 1, 2023
Read Article Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP is Pleased to Announce Sarah E. Proctor and Justin P. Gunter Have Been Admitted to the Partnership as of January 1, 2023
January 25, 2021
Armando Basarrate, Ricardo Lopez and Jennifer Blasco honored in the current issue of Latino Leaders Magazine
Read Article Armando Basarrate, Ricardo Lopez and Jennifer Blasco honored in the current issue of Latino Leaders Magazine
January 25, 2021
Bobbi Acord Noland to present Strafford Webinar "Representing Co-Lenders in Syndicated Credit Facilities"
Read Article Bobbi Acord Noland to present Strafford Webinar "Representing Co-Lenders in Syndicated Credit Facilities"
January 4, 2021
Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs is pleased to announce that Paul R. Barsness has been admitted to the partnership as of January 1, 2021
Read Article Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs is pleased to announce that Paul R. Barsness has been admitted to the partnership as of January 1, 2021
December 9, 2020
Kathleen Currey To Moderate Panel at the State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program's Fall Learning Lab
Read Article Kathleen Currey To Moderate Panel at the State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program's Fall Learning Lab
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Offices & Contacts

Atlanta, GA
303 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 3600
Atlanta, GA 30308
United States
Chicago, IL
Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite 1850
Chicago, IL 60606
United States
Tallahassee, FL
101 East College Avenue, Suite 302
Tallahassee, FL 32301
United States
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