General Info

Founded in Atlanta more than a century ago, Alston & Bird merged in 2001 merged with Walter, Conston, Alexander and Green, a New York firm with a European client base and a technology- and new media-focused practice. Fifty-six of the firm s attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America, representing 18 of the publication s 28 specialty practice areas. Alston & Bird offers legal services in 45 specialized practice areas, including antitrust, bankruptcy, entertainment, health care, labor, real estate, tax and trademarks. Its clients include Aflac, BellSouth, Cingular Wireless, Mohawk Industries, NASCAR and Nokia. The firm also regularly performs pro bono work and community service. It ranked 14th on The American Lawyer s 2005 pro bono scorecard. Alston & Bird has offices in Atlanta; New York; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; and Research Triangle, N.C.