ATKINSON FERGUSON - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Partner With One of the Largest Firms in Birmingham, and Has Litigated All Types of Complex Civil Matters
Chip Ferguson was a partner with one of the largest firms in Birmingham, and has litigated all types of complex civil matters.
Chris practices in the areas of commercial real estate development, reservoir law, economic development and local government law. He devotes a significant portion of his practice to organizations involved in the development, construction and financing of commercial properties, as well as the sale and acquisition of all types of real estate developments. Chris has significant experience in all facets of water supply and reservoir planning and development, including issues before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division. Chris also has extensive experience in the area of economic development, including issues related to public finance, incentives and public projects.
Prior to forming Atkinson Ferguson, LLC, Chris practiced for many years with a major regional law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. From 2005 to 2007 Chris served as Co-Chair of the Ethics and Professionalism Committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia. Chris was twice named as a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star. He serves in the Real Property Section and Local Government Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
Education
- University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 2002
- University of Georgia, B.B.A., cum laude, 1999
Kirby has vast experience in the areas of state and local government, water & reservoir law and general business litigation. Kirby serves as counsel for multiple water authorities in the planning, permitting, development and construction of water supply reservoirs, including issues before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Environmental Protection Division), condemnation and land acquisition issues, litigation, supply and yield analysis, construction contracts, and all other facets of reservoir development. Additionally, Kirby serves as counsel for state and local governmental entities on a wide spectrum of legal matters, including zoning, personnel, regulatory and litigation matters.
Education
- Loyola University, New Orleans, J.D., 1974 (Law Review)
- University of Georgia, B.A., 1967
Kirby Atkinson has built a state-wide reputation as an experienced litigator and trusted advisor, having led an Atlanta law firm for decades following his time as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia.
Paul practices principally in the areas of litigation, regulatory law and local government law. He has significant experience representing both governmental and private clients in litigation in state and federal court, both at the trial and appellate level. He has litigated cases involving governmental water resource disputes, constitutional claims, insurance coverage, real estate disputes, commercial and contractual disputes, eminent domain, zoning and land use, intergovernmental agreements, employment law, and property tax appeals, among others. He also represents State of Georgia governmental agencies in regulatory proceedings against licensed professionals.
Education
- George Washington University, J.D., 1994
Tom has practiced for many years in the areas of business litigation and also has extensive experience in all issues related to the parking industry. Tom is general counsel for a parking company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Education
- DePaul University, Chicago, J.D. (Dean's List), 1973
- DePaul University, Chicago, B.A., 1969