Taylor Harrison is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Ms. Harrison specializes in litigation and negotiation focusing her practice on corporate and insurance defense matters. Prior to joining Taylor Duma, Ms. Harrison was an attorney in Client Legal Services for a national insurance company. She supported litigation strategy and case management for a wide…

Nils Okeson is an associate attorney in the Litigation Practice Group, specializing in litigation and negotiation, with a focus on tort defense litigation. Mr. Okeson’s experience in tort defense litigation includes jury trials in federal, superior, and state courts. His legal proficiency extends to appellate briefs, mediations, depositions, motion arguments, and general trial practice, underscoring his…

John North is a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group. Mr. North focuses his practice on complex litigation matters, specializing in intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition issues. He also provides a depth of knowledge in patent licensing, patent portfolio strategy, pre-litigation counseling, and inter partes…

Natalie Rowland is a partner in Taylor Duma’s Litigation Department, specializing in high-asset domestic relations, complex divorce, and custody law matters. With over 15 years of experience, she represents clients in courts, arbitrations, and mediations across Georgia and nationwide.Ms. Rowland is known for providing effective and tailored legal solutions that address each client’s unique needs,…

For more than 35 years, Donald P. Boyle Jr. (Don) has successfully litigated complex commercial, environmental, and tort matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts in Georgia and across the eastern United States. Don has represented major manufacturers and other large corporations in state and federal courts in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North…

Neil Gordon is a partner in Taylor Duma’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department where he focuses his practice on bankruptcy, fraud investigations, and creditor’s rights. A nationally recognized leader in bankruptcy law, with more than 40 years of experience, Mr. Gordon seamlessly guides clients through the complexities of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, debt restructuring, distressed assets,…

Jason Pettie is a partner in Taylor Duma’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department focusing his practice on bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights matters. Mr. Pettie is a veteran bankruptcy practitioner with experience representing debtors, trustees, creditors, equity holders, and asset purchasers.   Mr. Pettie offers clients the unique perspective of an attorney who also serves as…

Catherine Banich is a seasoned attorney with more than 25 years of experience in civil defense litigation. She focuses on complex and catastrophic personal injury claims and has extensive experience in defending claims involving child care, premises liability, general aviation accidents, transportation and trucking, lender liability, and a broad range of other general liability areas.…

Michael H. Trotter enjoys assisting clients in devising successful solutions to difficult business/legal problems and in finding answers that save companies in some cases and resolve complex challenges in others.Mr. Trotter has served at various times as the principal securities lawyer for more than 15 public companies. He also served as the principal corporate attorney…

Frank Virgin’s practice includes civil litigation (commercial contracts, real estate disputes, domestic relations, and an occasional personal injury case), real estate transactions, securities arbitration, and probate matters. Mr. Virgin works with real estate brokers and brokerage firms on matters related to landlord/tenant disputes, purchase and sale agreements, closings and miscellaneous issues and disputes. He has…