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February 2, 2026

Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

Danny Vincent successfully challenged a defense verdict in the Georgia Court of Appeals, which ruled it was reversible error not to strike a biased juror for cause.

The juror was an attorney at a local firm and regularly represented the defendant physician’s insurance company. The juror acknowledged a large risk of bias, but the trial court still refused to remove him for cause, forcing the plaintiff to use a peremptory strike.

The Court of Appeals unanimously reversed, holding that the plaintiff was denied her statutory right to a full panel of impartial jurors and remanded the case for a new trial. The ruling is significant because it clarified for the first time that the Supreme Court’s prior ruling in Willis v. State—a criminal case under a different jury statute—did not control the jury selection process in civil cases.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Fourteen Bondurant attorneys recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, seven as Rising Stars

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Feb. 2, 2026

Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

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Jan. 21, 2026

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore: 2025 Year in Review

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Jan. 5, 2026

Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

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January 5, 2026

Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

Bondurant announced today that Michael Baumrind has been promoted to partner, recognizing his litigation practice and track record guiding clients through complex, high-stakes disputes in courts and arbitrations nationwide.

Baumrind is a trial and appellate lawyer who represents both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation matters, including business torts, breach of contract, trade secrets, and consumer protection claims. He also helps corporate clients recover insurance proceeds for first- and third-party claims, with a particular focus on insurer disputes. With extensive experience in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Baumrind frequently serves as local counsel for clients nationwide and represents them on appeal in state and federal courts.

Beyond his client work, Baumrind is active in the broader legal community. He serves as vice president of the Federal Bar Association’s Atlanta Chapter, supporting chapter leadership, shaping programming and initiatives, and advancing the chapter’s pro bono and community outreach efforts.

Before joining Bondurant, Baumrind clerked for the Honorable Jill Pryor of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Honorable Amy Totenberg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Baumrind earned his J.D./M.P.A., summa cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, his M.A. from Western New Mexico University, and his B.A. from Duke University.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Fourteen Bondurant attorneys recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, seven as Rising Stars

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Feb. 2, 2026

Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

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Jan. 21, 2026

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore: 2025 Year in Review

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Jan. 5, 2026

Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

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November 6, 2025

Bondurant receives top ranks from 2026 Best Law Firms

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP proudly announces its national and regional recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, reflecting its commitment to legal excellence and client service. Earning a tiered ranking demonstrates a firm’s credibility in the legal industry and is based on a transparent, data-driven evaluation process.

The firm received the following rankings:

Atlanta Tier 1:
Antitrust Law
Appellate Practice
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation, Antitrust
Litigation, Banking and Finance
Litigation, Securities
Litigation, Trusts and Estates

National Tier 2
Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
Litigation, Antitrust
Litigation, Banking & Finance

National Tier 3
Litigation, Securities

Earlier this year, Frank Lowrey was named Atlanta’s 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in both Appellate Practice and Bet-the-Company Litigation. John Floyd, Ben Fox, Mickey Mixson, and Mike Terry were recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® honorees, and Sunny Altman, Michael Baumrind, Jeff Chen, Jennifer Peterson, and Matthew Sellers were named 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Fourteen Bondurant attorneys recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, seven as Rising Stars

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Feb. 2, 2026

Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

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Jan. 21, 2026

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore: 2025 Year in Review

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Jan. 5, 2026

Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

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October 31, 2025

Bondurant recognized among “most feared” in 2026 BTI Litigation Outlook

Nation’s top decision makers cite the firm for delivering decisive wins in the most complex, high-stakes disputes

Bondurant has been recognized in BTI Litigation Outlook 2026 as one of the 98 law firms that instill the most fear in opponents.

According to BTI, “These firms strike the utmost fear into the hearts of seasoned general counsel and legal decision-makers alike. They are unflinching. Strategically unpredictable. Ready for every scenario. And are quick to remind everyone that they don’t litigate—they win.”

Bondurant appears alongside Am Law 100 leaders and elite boutiques alike, reflecting the firm’s reputation for its depth of talent and putting opponents on the defensive from the outset of litigation.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Fourteen Bondurant attorneys recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, seven as Rising Stars

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Feb. 2, 2026

Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

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Jan. 21, 2026

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore: 2025 Year in Review

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Jan. 5, 2026

Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

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October 28, 2025

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Four Bondurant Attorneys

Bondurant announces that four attorneys have been recognized as “Litigation Stars” in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation. The honor identifies lawyers regarded as preeminent litigation practitioners in the U.S. and signals strong peer and client feedback, as well as a proven track record of success.

The firm is also designated “Highly Recommended” in Georgia, Benchmark’s top tier for dispute resolution firms. Bondurant stands out as the only boutique of its size to hold this distinction alongside global Am Law 100 firms.

Bondurant’s recognized attorneys and their practice areas are: 

Emmet Bondurant: Commercial, Securities

Ben Fox: Commercial, White Collar Crime

Frank Lowrey: Appellate, Commercial, Competition/Antitrust

Mickey Mixson: Commercial, Securities

Benchmark Litigation is a research-driven guide focused exclusively on litigation and dispute resolution, with rankings based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute-resolution specialists, and clients, as well as market analysis of the most significant cases.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Fourteen Bondurant attorneys recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, seven as Rising Stars

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Feb. 2, 2026

Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

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Jan. 21, 2026

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore: 2025 Year in Review

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Jan. 5, 2026

Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

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October 24, 2025

Bondurant Associates Author U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Federal Habeas Case

Earlier this year, Bondurant associates Jeff Chen and Matthew Sellers filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Bowe v. United States, a federal habeas case arising out of the Eleventh Circuit. Jeff and Matthew submitted the brief, which supports Petitioner Michael Bowe, on behalf of a group of legal scholars, including Steve Vladeck, the Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Federal Courts at the Georgetown University Law Center, who also co-authored the brief.  

The Supreme Court heard argument in Bowe last week, during which Mr. Bowe’s counsel cited and summarized the amicus brief in response to questioning from several Justices about Congress’s power over the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction. 

Bowe highlights conflicting interpretations of a statute that limits repeat habeas corpus petitions. Several federal courts, including the Eleventh Circuit, have applied the statute to federal prisoners, which has effectively foreclosed relief to people like Mr. Bowe who are serving time for convictions that are no longer legally valid.

Jeff and Matthew’s amicus brief addresses a neighboring statutory provision that strips the Supreme Court of jurisdiction to review gatekeeping determinations regarding repeat habeas corpus petitions. After describing the constitutional limits on Congress’s power to take jurisdiction away from the Supreme Court, the brief warns that construing the jurisdiction-stripping provision to apply to Mr. Bowe’s case would raise serious constitutional concerns.  

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Feb. 13, 2026

Fourteen Bondurant attorneys recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, seven as Rising Stars

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Feb. 2, 2026

Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

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Jan. 21, 2026

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore: 2025 Year in Review

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Jan. 5, 2026

Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

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September 16, 2025

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore Updates Firm Brand to Bondurant

Firm unveils updated brand, visual identity, and website, highlighting nearly 50 years of litigation success

Bondurant, Atlanta’s premier litigation firm for high-stakes disputes, announces today an update to its brand, introducing a streamlined brand name, updated visual identity, and redesigned website. 

Founded in 1977, the firm was built with a focus on winning high-stakes business litigation. Since that time, its attorneys have built a track record of success, shaping legal precedent across Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation. The firm’s founding lawyers—Emmet Bondurant, Mickey Mixson, Jay Elmore, and Edward Krugman—made the name Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore, LLP synonymous with bet-the-company litigation, top-tier talent, pro bono legal service, and community engagement. The firm’s founders remain engaged in the community and part of the firm. The decision to be known simply as Bondurant arose naturally, since both clients and the broader legal community already refer to the firm this way. Insight drawn from client, partner, and associate interviews guided the brand direction and updated identity, reflecting that the firm’s hard-earned reputation for litigation success is readily conveyed in one word.  

“Not only did Emmet, Mickey, Jay, and Edward build a powerhouse law firm, but they had the foresight to create a firm where their legacy thrives in generations of future lawyers,” says Tiana Mykkeltvedt, a partner and member of the firm’s management committee. “The updated look reflects who we are today: a modern, highly-skilled litigation boutique trusted to handle some of the toughest, most important cases in the country. At our core, we’re the same trusted litigation team, whether we’re defending Fortune 500 companies or representing individual plaintiffs.” 

Earlier in 2025, the firm partnered with Atlanta-based marketing and advertising agency Bosun to lead the branding update. Working closely with a committee of partners and associates, the agency developed an updated brand, visual identity, and website capturing the firm’s sophistication. Client insights, market analysis, and input from the firm’s attorneys informed the creation of an updated identity that is as distinctive as the firm’s litigation work. The updated identity features not just a streamlined name, but also a refined color palette and logo.  

“Bondurant has an extraordinary reputation in the legal industry, and our goal was to create a brand identity that matches that stature,” says Bill Swanston, founder and president of Bosun. “The updated look and streamlined name project the firm’s modern sophistication while honoring its deep history of courtroom and community impact. Every design choice was made to reflect the firm’s precision, confidence, and results-driven approach.”

The firm’s legal name will remain Bondurant, Mixson and Elmore, LLP.  The firm’s brand update follows a landmark year in 2024. In that year alone, the firm argued appeals involving over $3.4 billion, represented 15 sex trafficking survivors in a first-of-its-kind trial against hotel operators, and resolved a $95 million judgment the firm won at trial against a global bank in a major Ponzi scheme suit. The firm also achieved notable victories in its pro bono cases, winning summary judgment to enforce Georgia’s promises about resuming executions after the pandemic and winning an injunction against Georgia’s attempts to withdraw medical care from prisoners. Additionally, for the 21st consecutive year, Bondurant’s commercial litigation and antitrust practices earned prestigious “Band 1” rankings from Chambers USA, making it the only Georgia firm with fewer than 800 attorneys to achieve this distinction.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Fourteen Bondurant attorneys recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, seven as Rising Stars

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Feb. 2, 2026

Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

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Jan. 21, 2026

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore: 2025 Year in Review

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Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

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August 21, 2025

Bondurant Attorneys Honored in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers®

Bondurant is proud to announce five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers®, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected peer-based awards programs. The guide also honored five of the firm’s rising stars in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America category, which spotlights exceptional early-career attorneys.

Frank Lowrey earned special distinction as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Atlanta for both Appellate Practice and Bet-the-Company Litigation. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty focus and metropolitan area. This marks the seventh “Lawyer of the Year” award for Lowrey, who was the top-ranked attorney in the Antitrust Litigation category last year and has made the Best Lawyers® list every year since 2010.

Best Lawyers® compiles its annual list of top attorneys by conducting thousands of peer review surveys.

A full summary of this year’s rankings is as follows:

2026 Best Lawyers® Honorees:

  • John E. Floyd: Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation
  • Benjamin E. Fox: Qui Tam Law
  • Frank M. Lowrey IV: Antitrust Law | Appellate Practice | Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Litigation: Antitrust
  • H. Lamar Mixson: Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Litigation: Securities | Litigation: Trusts and Estates
  • Michael B. Terry: Appellate Practice | Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Litigation: Antitrust | Litigation: Banking and Finance

2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America Honorees:

  • Solesse Altman: Commercial Litigation | Litigation: Intellectual Property | Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions: Plaintiffs
  • Michael Baumrind: Appellate Practice | Commercial Litigation
  • Jeff Chen: Commercial Litigation | Litigation: Banking and Finance
  • Jennifer Peterson: Appellate Practice | Commercial Litigation | Municipal Law
  • Matthew Sellers: Appellate Practice | Commercial Litigation | Municipal Law

This year’s Best Lawyers guide is the 32nd edition. To learn more about the methodology, click here.

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Feb. 13, 2026

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July 17, 2025

This Georgia Law Partner Just Became a Federal Judge

Bondurant partner John Rains has been appointed as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Walter E. Johnson.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Fourteen Bondurant attorneys recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers, seven as Rising Stars

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Ga. Med Mal Win Nixed Since Atty Juror Not Struck For Cause

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Jan. 21, 2026

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore: 2025 Year in Review

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Michael Baumrind Promoted to Partner

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July 1, 2025

Missed Opportunity? Appellate Court Asked to Reconsider $12.1M Judgment Collection Efforts

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, preventing Mariner Healthcare from collecting a $12.1 million judgment.

Bondurant’s Chris Giovinazzo represented Sovereign Healthcare’s holding company and its executives, successfully defending against Mariner’s efforts to collect on assets transferred during Sovereign’s insolvency. Mariner, determined to hold Sovereign’s holding company and executives accountable for Sovereign’s debts, argued the transfer of assets in 2005 was fraudulent and the holding company was liable. However, the Court found the statute of limitations had passed for fraud claims, ruling that Mariner should have raised those claims earlier.

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Feb. 13, 2026

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