Alan M. Briskin Michael D. Cross, Jr. Byron M. G. Sanford David M. Messer Alpharetta • Roswell • Cumming • Johns Creek • Milton • Marietta • Suwanee • Norcross • Smyrna • Sandy Springs • Acworth • Duluth • Greater Atlanta
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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 Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC 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.
Byron M.G. Sanford had a successful private practice for seven years before joining the firm in 2004. He brings extensive experience in commercial litigation, including partnership and shareholder disputes, contract litigation, employment contracts, intellectual property rights, commercial collections, and real estate disputes. Mr. Sanford also serves as a special assistant attorney general for the Gwinnett Judicial District in civil litigation matters.
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.
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Alan M. Briskin is the founder and managing member of Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, a general business and commercial litigation law firm.
Michael D. Cross, Jr. joined Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, in May 1999 and subsequently became a member of the law firm.
Byron Sanford joined Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, in April 2004 as an associate attorney and subsequently became a member of the law firm. Prior to joining the law firm, he founded The Law Offices of Byron M. G. Sanford, P.C.
David Messer joined Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, in September, 2007. David's practice focuses on a full spectrum of business law, with an emphasis on all phases of business dispute resolution, including trials, appeals, mediation, and arbitration.