Overview
In 2016, Parker Poe established its office in Atlanta, Georgia, the firm’s seventh location. What started with 4 attorneys and 1 business professional has scaled to 49 attorneys and 27 business professionals today, as the office celebrates its 10th anniversary. Our attorneys serve as outside general counsel for clients across multiple industries and have particular experience in:
- Commercial real estate
- Education
- Eminent domain
- Employment
- Finance
- Litigation
- Retail
- Sports and entertainment
In 2025, the Atlanta Business Chronicle ranked Parker Poe as the city’s fastest-growing law firm by number of attorneys. The leading business publication reviewed the growth of law firms since 2021 with 20 or more attorneys in Atlanta. During that time span, Parker Poe's Atlanta office grew 114% — nearly double the rate of the next-closest firm.
"We continue to grow strategically to serve the legal needs of diverse — in every sense of the word — companies, educational and other institutions, and individuals in Georgia, the Southeast, and throughout the country," said Atlanta Office Development Partner Ellen Smith. "We have built a culture of go-getting problem-solvers who say 'yes' to our clients' opportunities and are deeply involved in the metro Atlanta community."