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June 4, 2026

The firm received top rankings for general commercial litigation, appellate litigation, and antitrust, with eight attorneys recognized

Bondurant proudly announces that its general commercial litigation, appellate litigation, and antitrust practices have all received prestigious Band 1 rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Eight Bondurant attorneys also earned individual rankings in this year’s guide. This marks the 23rd consecutive year the firm has appeared in the legal directory.

The appellate litigation ranking is especially notable, as 2026 marks the first year Chambers USA has recognized the category in Georgia, and Bondurant is one of only two firms included.

The firm’s Band 1 rankings in general commercial litigation and antitrust also make it the only firm in Georgia with fewer than 800 lawyers to achieve that distinction.

Chambers USA has surveyed and interviewed clients and lawyers nationwide for over two decades to identify firms and attorneys who lead their fields. Rankings assess key qualities such as technical ability, professional conduct, client service, diligence, and commitment.

Bondurant attorneys recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA guide and their respective practice areas include:

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April 16, 2026

Bondurant is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been named to Legal 500’s 2026 Atlanta City Elite rankings.

David Brackett, Frank Lowrey, Tiana Mykkeltvedt, and Ben Thorpe were recognized in the Commercial Disputes category, while John Floyd and Ben Fox were recognized in White Collar Crime.

Legal 500 has long recognized leading national and global law firms. In response to evolving market trends, client feedback, and insights from the Association of Corporate Counsel, it launched Legal 500 US Elite to spotlight lawyers at regional powerhouse firms handling top work in their markets.

Selections are based on a research process that includes interviews with top practitioners, peer and reference feedback, and an evaluation of market-leading matters.

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March 16, 2026

Bondurant attorneys John Floyd and Kyle Tau have been recognized in The Daily Report and Law.com’s Southeastern Legal Awards, which honor leading attorneys across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee.

Floyd was named a Lifetime Achievement Award winner, recognizing his remarkable career and contributions to the legal profession. Tau was selected as a finalist for the Most Promising Newcomer award, recognizing rising legal talent.

The honorees will be recognized at a gala on May 7 in Atlanta.

Floyd is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) litigation. He represents clients in complex civil and criminal matters involving RICO, the False Claims Act, internal investigations, business torts and professional liability cases at both the trial and appellate levels.

Tau handles complex commercial litigation, representing plaintiffs and defendants across a range of industries. His work includes high-stakes business disputes, appellate litigation, constitutional challenges and matters involving personal injury verdicts.

The Southeastern Legal Awards recognize attorneys and firms making significant contributions to the legal profession across the region.

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February 2, 2026

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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January 5, 2026

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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November 6, 2025

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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October 31, 2025

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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October 28, 2025

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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