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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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February 13, 2026

Bondurant proudly announces 14 of its attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers and seven as Rising Stars in the 2026 rankings. Notably, Mike Terry is named one of Georgia’s top 10 attorneys for the fourth consecutive year.

Each year, no more than five percent of lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service recognizing outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. The selection process is based on peer recognition and professional achievement and includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer review by practice area.

The Rising Stars selection process is the same as Super Lawyers, with one exception: to be eligible, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

Here is the complete list of Bondurant attorneys and their selection years:

Sunny Altman (Rising Star), 2026

Robbie Ashe, 2020 – 2026

Jason Carter, 2016 – 2026

Jeff Chen (Rising Star), 2026

Ronan Doherty, 2013 – 2026

M. Jerome Elmore, 2004 – 2014; 2018 – 2026

Pat Fagan, 2024 – 2026

John Floyd, 2004 – 2026

Ben Fox, 2022 – 2026

Chris Giovinazzo, 2022 – 2026

Edward Krugman, 2004 – 2026

Frank Lowrey, 2006 – 2026

Juliana Mesa (Rising Star), 2025 – 2026

Mickey Mixson, 2004 – 2026

Kayla Polonsky (Rising Star), 2026

Naveen Ramachandrappa, 2024 – 2026

Amanda Kay Seals (Rising Star), 2019 – 2026

Matthew Sellers (Rising Star), 2026

Eliza Taylor (Rising Star), 2026

Mike Terry, 2004 – 2026

Sachin Varghese, 2020 – 2026

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June 18, 2025

The Eleventh Circuit has revived a longshoreman’s injury case stemming from a crash at the Port of Savannah, ruling that questions about the driver’s employment status must go to a jury.

In a detailed opinion, the panel emphasized the need to consider the realities of daily labor assignments, where workers like the defendant may be considered “on the job” before clocking in.

Bondurant’s Naveen Ramachandrappa argued the appeal on behalf of the plaintiff.

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June 13, 2025

Bondurant partner Naveen Ramachandrappa, along with trial counsel Jeff Shiver and Darrell Hinson at Shiver Hamilton Campbell, continues representing the family of a 63-year-old tenant who died in a 2017 Atlanta apartment fire.

The landlord is asking the Georgia Court of Appeals to overturn the $140 million verdict, claiming the fire, set in retaliation, was not foreseeable.

In court recently, Naveen argued that the case is not about arson but the landlord’s failure to provide basic fire safety.

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April 16, 2025

The Georgia Supreme Court is testing a new oral argument format that gives attorneys two uninterrupted minutes to make their case.

The Daily Report spoke with firm partners Michael Terry and Naveen Ramachandrappa, who shared their insights. Terry noted that the change adds a level of predictability to oral arguments, while Ramachandrappa highlighted its potential benefits for attorneys and clients who are less familiar with the appellate process.

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February 14, 2025

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP (BME) proudly announces 14 of its attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers and two as Rising Stars in the 2025 rankings. Notably, Mike Terry is named one of the top 10 attorneys in Georgia for the third consecutive year.

Each year, no more than five percent of lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service recognizing outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas based on peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process involves a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews.

The Rising Stars selection process is the same as Super Lawyers, with one exception: to be eligible, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

Here is the complete list of BME attorneys and their selection years:

Robbie Ashe, 2020 – 2025
Jason Carter, 2016 – 2025
Ronan Doherty, 2013 – 2025
Jerome Elmore, 2004 – 2014; 2018 – 2025
Pat Fagan, 2024 – 2025
John Floyd, 2004 – 2025
Ben Fox, 2022 – 2025
Chris Giovinazzo, 2022 – 2025
Edward Krugman, 2004 – 2025
Frank Lowrey, 2006 – 2025
Juliana Mesa, (Rising Star), 2025
Mickey Mixson, 2004 – 2025
Naveen Ramachandrappa, 2024 – 2025
Amanda Kay Seals, (Rising Star), 2019 – 2025
Mike Terry, 2004 – 2025
Sachin Varghese, 2020 – 2025

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February 12, 2025

A federal judge has upheld a $2.35 million jury award in a product liability case against Sig Sauer. The case, which centered on alleged design flaws, was the first jury verdict finding the gunmaker negligent for an unintentional discharge.

Naveen Ramachandrappa and Matthew Sellers serve as appellate counsel, successfully defending the verdict against Sig Sauer’s motions for directed verdict, a new trial, and reduced damages.

Co-counsel and lead counsel Robert Zimmerman and Ryan D. Hurd of Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky continue to litigate against Sig Sauer across the country on behalf of injured victims.

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January 19, 2025

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January 8, 2025

Bondurant’s Naveen Ramachandrappa, along with Nick Protentis and Matthew Bonham from Protentis Law, represented the plaintiff in a complex motor vehicle collision case, securing a $12 million jury verdict in Spalding County State Court.

They established liability by using dash-cam video to identify a key eyewitness overlooked in the police report and challenged the defense’s accident reconstruction expert’s credibility, demonstrating the importance of thorough discovery and strategy in disputed liability cases.

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October 29, 2024

The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a decision that an apartment complex’s attempt to waive liability for third-party criminal acts in its lease agreement violates Georgia public policy and is void under statutory law. The premises-liability suit was filed by Shamecia Byrd’s family following her death in a 2020 shooting at an apartment complex in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Bondurant’s Naveen Ramachandrappa, representing the plaintiffs along with lead and co-counsel Mike Rafi and Alex Brown, commended the court’s decision, noting it reaffirms longstanding tenant protections.

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