Firm Overview
Business and Technology Attorneys
Full Service Legal Counsel in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
From negotiating business agreements to aggressive representation in commercial litigation, the law firm of Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, provides comprehensive legal service to entrepreneurs, executives, and companies in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Cumming, Marietta, and other communities throughout the north Atlanta metropolitan area.
Our chief focus is providing counsel to technology firms and other businesses located in the developing Georgia 400 corridor. In fact, two of our attorneys were founding members of the steering committee for the 400 Technology Connection, which fostered technology and commercial growth in the area prior to partnering with the Technology Association of Georgia (“TAG”).
Atlanta’s population is expanding northward. Many companies are relocating their corporate headquarters and regional offices along the emerging Georgia 400 “Golden Corridor”. This thriving commercial sector has also proven a fast incubator for many emerging technology companies. For more than a decade, Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, has provided knowledgeable legal advice and representation to new and established companies in this area. Our services cover a broad range of business needs, including:
Business Organization
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law
Nonprofit Law
Business and Corporate Law
Technology & Internet Law
Intellectual Property
Franchise Law
Our Attorneys
Alan M. Briskin founded the firm in 1995. He represents many emerging technology companies by negotiating and drafting business agreements, performing transactions, and handling intellectual property licensing, as well as litigation in employment law, business disputes, and federal court matters. Before entering private practice, Mr. Briskin served as a staff attorney for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C., focusing on general litigation and corporate matters.
Michael D. Cross, Jr. joined the law firm in 1999. His practice focuses on business agreements and transactions, employment contracts, franchise law, commercial real estate, and non-profit corporation law. He is a frequent speaker and writer, serves on a number of boards and advisory councils, and is particularly active in the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, as well as political campaigns and many other volunteer activities.
David M. Messer practiced in Oklahoma from 2000 until joining Briskin, Cross & Sanford in 2007. David’s practice historically has focused on aggressively representing companies, business owners, and executives in litigated and arbitrated matters. David also has particular experience in transportation and logistics, having worked for several years in that industry prior to becoming a lawyer.
Peter E. Morgan joined the firm while in law school in 2006 after beginning a successful career in academia, which included a position as a tenured professor at the University of West Georgia. Peter’s practice is focused on matters involving taxation, intellectual property, and real property, as well as general business and contract issues. Peter is a graduate of Georgia State University School of Law.
Michael Penn is an equity partner at Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, and has been practicing law in the State of Georgia since 1993. Michael’s practice concentrates in the areas of (i) Corporate and business law, including mergers & acquisitions, partnership and LLC law; (ii) Intellectual property law; (iii) Employment Law, including executive employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and employment manuals; (iv) Franchise law, including representing franchisors and franchisees; and (v) Commercial litigation related to each of these areas
Byron M.G. Sanford built a successful private practice for seven years before joining the firm in 2004. He brings extensive experience in technology and internet law; commercial litigation, including partnership and shareholder disputes; contract litigation; employment contracts; intellectual property , commercial collections, and construction disputes. Mr. Sanford also serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Gwinnett Judicial District in civil litigation matters.
Attorneys
The attorneys of Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation to privately held businesses throughout the Greater Atlanta area. As a small law firm, we can offer personalized attention to our clients and our lawyers are devoted to assisting our clients regardless whether the situation requires extensive litigation or transactional experience.
Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, we assist clients throughout Fulton County, Cobb County and Atlanta, particularly the Georgia 400 corridor in north Fulton County. We handle all aspects of corporate technology and commercial law, including business formation, mergers and acquisitions, employment matters, contract drafting and litigation. Our business lawyers also specialize in intellectual property law, franchise law and nonprofit law. Contact our business law attorneys today to arrange an initial consultation about any business issue.
Our Attorneys
Partners/Associates
Alan M. Briskin
Michael D. Cross Jr.
David M. Messer
Peter E. Morgan
Michael Penn
Byron M.G. Sanford
Professional Staff
Laura C. P. Day
Hailey A. Hughes
Stacy L. Pettefer