Trial & Appellate
Experience

Successfully briefed and conducted oral argument challenging organizational standing requirements in the wake of the United States Supreme Court's decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA. Secured dismissal of all claims based on organizational plaintiffs' lack of Article III standing in federal court — a significant shift in federal organizational standing doctrine in the Eleventh Circuit.

Represented the State of Georgia in a comprehensive election law challenge to various rules and regulations set forth by the State Election Board ahead of the 2024 elections. Secured partial victory on Georgia constitutional standing law — ending the Georgia judiciary's prior recognition of a state counterpart to federal associational standing doctrine.

Represented a third-party presidential candidate in a ballot-access appeal before the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Successfully represented a judicial candidate in a post-election contest on appeal before the Supreme Court of Georgia — the state's court of last resort — securing a favorable ruling in a closely contested matter.

Part of the trial team that defended Georgia's 2021 legislative and congressional redistricting plans in a coordinated eight-day federal trial — one of the most complex redistricting cases in the state's history, consolidating multiple lawsuits and constitutional theories across a single trial proceeding.

Defended Georgia's redrawn legislative district boundaries against a motion for preliminary injunction at the outset of the post-2020 redistricting litigation.

Represented a Georgia voter in a candidate ballot qualification challenge before the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Part of the trial team that successfully defended the State of Georgia through a six-week federal bench trial — one of the longest election law trials in Georgia history — challenging the state's election administration processes. Full defense victory.

Successfully defended provisions of Georgia's SB 202 election law — including restrictions on third-party distribution of items of value to voters within the election buffer zone.

Litigated a Voting Rights Act challenge to Georgia's statewide method of electing Public Service Commissioners. The district court's ruling was subsequently reversed by the Eleventh Circuit — a significant appellate victory on the merits.

Represented a municipal client on appeal before the Georgia Court of Appeals in an intergovernmental contract dispute.

Defended the State of Georgia against constitutional challenges to the state's election laws brought by a prominent election integrity advocacy group.

Defended the State of Georgia against a federal Department of Justice lawsuit challenging state election laws — a high-profile matter that drew national attention at the time of filing.

Defended county government against constitutional claims arising from voting line delays during the COVID-19 pandemic — one of numerous election matters handled during the turbulent 2020 election cycle.

Continued defense of the state in the long-running Curling litigation challenging Georgia's electronic voting systems — among the most complex and closely watched voting technology cases in the country.

Defended Gwinnett County against a Voting Rights Act Section 203 claim. Prevailed at the district court; the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the defense in full on appeal.

Successfully defended the county against a challenge seeking to compel the expansion of early-voting locations — protecting the county's discretion in administering local elections.

Defended multiple Georgia counties in a challenge to absentee-ballot processing procedures during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 general election.

Defended the State of Georgia against constitutional claims challenging the method used to order candidates on Georgia ballots.

Successfully defended the State of Georgia against a preliminary injunction seeking to dismantle the state's voting systems in advance of major elections. The court declined to grant the injunction.