FisherBroyles Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers℠ 2025

Richard Blessen, Lisa Carroll, Brad Nelson, Doug LaLone, Daniel Larkin, Michael Khoury Join R. Mark Halligan as Leading Lawyers℠ 2025

ATLANTA—(January 29, 2025)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms, is proud to announce that five additional attorneys have earned the prestigious title of Leading Lawyers℠ 2025. This honor is awarded to fewer than 5% of attorneys licensed in each state, based on peer nominations and recommendations for legal excellence across more than 100 practice areas.

The Leading Lawyers℠ recognition underscores the exceptional legal skill, reputation and client service of these attorneys, as evaluated by their peers.

The following FisherBroyles attorneys were named Leading Lawyers℠ for 2025:

• Richard Blessen, partner and chair of the Real Estate Practice Group, recognized for his work in commercial real estate and business law.
• Lisa Carroll, partner and leader in intellectual property law, is versed in technology agreements, trademarks and trade secrets.
• Brad Nelson, partner and accomplished trial lawyer with a focus on business and intellectual property litigation.
• Doug LaLone, partner and leader in intellectual property law, is highly skilled in intellectual properties strategies, due diligence and portfolio management.
• Daniel Larkin, partner and chair of the International Practice Group, known for his experience in cross-border transactions and global business law.
• Michael Khoury, partner and chair of the Technology and Data Privacy Practice Group, focuses on software licensing, data privacy and commercial transactions.
• R. Mark Halligan, partner and chair of the Trade Secrets Practice Group, and an accomplished trial lawyer in intellectual property litigation domestically and internationally, was announced as a Leading Lawyer℠ earlier this month.

“The recognition of these attorneys as Leading Lawyers℠ reflects their individual excellence and the high caliber of work our team consistently delivers,” said James M. Fisher II, co-founder and co-managing partner of FisherBroyles. “We are proud of the top-tier service they provide to our clients and their role in showcasing the talent our continues to develop.”

The Leading Lawyers℠ selection proves includes a nationwide survey of lawyers asking for peers they would nominate for legal assistance in specific areas. Only those with the most nominations and approval from the Leading Lawyers Advisory Board are selected, ensuring the list included the most reputable attorneys in their fields.

FisherBroyles was founded in 2002 by Fisher and Kevin Broyles.