ATLANTA, June 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The 2006 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business ranks Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP partners among the best in the state. The publication individually recognizes Gerald L. Pouncey, Jr., Jeanna A. Brannon, Charles R. "Chuck" Beaudrot, Jr. and David W. Cranshaw for excelling in their respective fields of environmental, real estate, tax and bankruptcy law.
Chambers USA is among the four world-famous legal guides published by Chambers and Partners, which prides itself on the extensive, impartial research conducted by its full-time staff of 40 researchers. The researchers conduct in-depth interviews with more than 10,000 candidates and clients to determine the top ranking partners in the country. Candidates are evaluated on criteria such as technical legal ability, professional conduct, client services, commercial awareness/astuteness, diligence and commitment.
Gerald Pouncey Jr.'s expertise in the area of redevelopment of environmentally impacted properties has earned him a spot among the top partners in the state. Pouncey is the head of the Environmental Law and Land Use Group at Morris, Manning & Martin. He is known as a pioneer in brownfield law, and he has been honored among the top five percent of attorneys in the state by Atlanta magazine as a "Georgia Super Lawyer" for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. He has also been included among the Who's Who in the Law by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Jeanna Brannon specializes in real estate development, with a concentration in large mixed-use developments, shopping center development, and resort development. Her commitment to excellence has been recognized by Chambers USA, earning her a spot among the top partners in the state. Brannon has also been honored among the top five percent of attorneys in the state as a 2006 Atlanta magazine "Georgia Super Lawyer."
Charles R. "Chuck" Beaudrot Jr. specializes in tax law and is known for his ability to translate complex tax matters into understandable language for his clients. Beaudrot has also been named among Georgia Trend magazine's "Legal Elite" and as an Atlanta magazine "Georgia Super Lawyer" for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.
David Cranshaw's expertise in the field of bankruptcy law has solidified his ranking among the top partners in the state. Cranshaw practices in the areas of creditor's rights, bankruptcy and commercial litigation. He has been named an Atlanta magazine "Georgia Super Lawyer" for the years 2004 and 2006.
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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, (www.mmmlaw.com) enjoys national prominence for its corporate finance, securities, litigation, technology, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, environmental and real estate practices. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham and Princeton.