BCLP – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner – Atlanta, GA

A Global Legal Powerhouse with Deep Atlanta Roots

Building on the Legacy of Powell Goldstein

BCLP – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with a commanding presence in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta office traces its heritage back to 1909, originally founded as Powell Goldstein (PoGo), one of the city’s most historic and influential law firms. In 2009, Powell Goldstein merged with Bryan Cave, and later the firm evolved into BCLP, creating a fully integrated international platform. Today, BCLP Atlanta combines over a century of local knowledge with the vast resources of a firm that spans 30 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This unique position allows the firm to serve as a bridge for Atlanta-based companies expanding globally, as well as international corporations doing business in the Southeast. BCLP is known for its collaborative ‘One Firm’ culture, where clients have seamless access to over 1,200 lawyers worldwide, regardless of where they are located.

The Atlanta office is a cornerstone of the firm’s U.S. operations, housing top-tier teams in Real Estate, Finance, Corporate Transactions, and Litigation. The attorneys here are trusted advisors to Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and major real estate developers. They are recognized for their ability to handle complex, cross-border matters with speed and precision. Whether structuring a billion-dollar portfolio acquisition, defending a class-action lawsuit, or advising on data privacy regulations, BCLP brings a business-oriented approach to the practice of law. The firm is also deeply committed to innovation, utilizing advanced legal technology and project management tools to deliver value and efficiency to its clients.

Specialized Practice Areas

BCLP Atlanta offers elite legal representation in the following areas:

• Real Estate: One of the world’s leading real estate practices, handling development, finance, leasing, and joint ventures for office, retail, industrial, and multifamily projects.
• Banking and Finance: Representing lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions, including securitization, leveraged finance, and restructuring.
• Corporate and M&A: Advising on mergers, acquisitions, private equity deals, and corporate governance for public and private companies.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: rigorous defense in commercial disputes, product liability, antitrust, and white-collar criminal matters.
• Intellectual Property: Protecting brands and innovations through patent, trademark, and copyright litigation and portfolio management.
• Employment and Labor: counseling employers on workplace compliance, executive compensation, and defending against discrimination claims.

A Pillar of the Community

Despite its global reach, BCLP remains deeply embedded in the Atlanta community. The firm’s attorneys hold leadership positions in local civic and charitable organizations, continuing the tradition of public service established by its founders. BCLP is also a leader in diversity and inclusion, actively working to create a more equitable legal profession. Located in the prestigious One Atlantic Center in Midtown, the firm’s office offers a world-class environment for high-stakes legal work.