Description of field of expertise

Burleigh Singleton serves as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Atlanta office. Mr. Singleton represents clients in a variety of commercial disputes, including commercial real estate matters, cross-border litigation, partnership disputes, business torts, and contract claims. Mr. Singleton focuses on trial work and has served as lead counsel in lawsuits and arbitrations in Georgia and throughout the United States.

While in law school, Mr. Singleton served as an editor on the Yale Law and Policy Review and was a Thurman Arnold Prize Finalist in the Morris Tyler Moot Court of Appeals. He was recognized in 2018 and 2019 for Construction Law and Commercial Litigation and again in 2025 and the five years immediately preceding for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Construction Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Singleton was recognized as a Georgia “Rising Star” in Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, and Estate & Trust Litigation in 2005 and 2007 and again in 2009, 2010 and 2011 in the area of Business Litigation and most recently in 2024 and the 12 years immediately preceding as a Georgia “Super Lawyer” for Business Litigation by Super Lawyers magazine. He was named to Georgia Trend‘s 2013 “Legal Elite” for General Practice. Mr. Singleton is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.*

 

What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?

For new attorneys in litigation, I encourage you to embrace the learning curve and stay persistent. The first few years can feel overwhelming, but they are critical for building a strong foundation in terms of developing and expanding a new attorney’s skill set. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, seek mentorship, and take on new challenges—even if they push you outside your comfort zone. Developing strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and mentors will serve you well in the long run and may make yourself more recession proof when hot areas emerge and decline in litigation. Most importantly, stay adaptable and open to opportunities for growth—it’s where you’ll find the most reward.