Buchalter Celebrates One Year in Atlanta, Appoints Amanda Hyland

Buchalter celebrates its one year since the firm opened its second Southeast location and has named Amanda Hyland as managing shareholder of its Atlanta office.

Hyland, a seasoned intellectual property litigator, also serves as administrative chair of Buchalter’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. She succeeds Seth Trimble, who launched the Atlanta office in August 2024 and now transitions to a national leadership role as regional chair of the IP practice.

Buchalter has expanded its Atlanta presence to 20 attorneys and professional staff over the past year. The Atlanta office follows the firm’s Southeast debut in Nashville in 2023 and precedes the January 2025 opening of a Chicago office.

Hyland has represented clients in more than 100 cases across the U.S. and dozens before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Her work includes litigation over cybersquatting, trademark ownership, trade dress, and copyright issues. Chambers and Partners, World Trademark Review, and Best Lawyers in America have recognized her.

Since the anniversary, Buchalter has added two attorneys in Atlanta. Mark Carter joined in early 2025, focusing on construction law and contract negotiation. Brian Goldberg followed in March, bringing experience in business disputes, real estate litigation, and bankruptcy proceedings.

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Buchalter now has nearly 600 attorneys and operates in ten states, including offices in California, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, and Washington.