Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP is a law firm known for its responsiveness to clients. The firm emphasizes client value, innovation, and a culture of inclusion, alongside a commitment to pro bono service.

The Atlanta office of Ballard Spahr was established in 2008 through the acquisition of the intellectual property firm Needle & Rosenberg. This office has since expanded its legal team to include professionals skilled in business and transactions, litigation, finance, and real estate.

The firm's intellectual property practice provides a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing patent prosecution, trademark clearance, strategic IP counseling, and litigation. Attorneys in this practice area serve clients globally across diverse industries, leveraging experience with various technologies, brands, and innovations.

The firm's services span a broad range of practice areas, including:

• Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, and Restructuring
• Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Corporate
• Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
• Immigration
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Labor and Employment
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Patents
• Real Estate Finance
• Securities and Capital Markets
• Tax
• Trademarks and Copyrights
• White Collar Defense and Investigations