Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP is pleased to announce real estate attorney Wes Pickard, healthcare attorney Tara Ravi, and bankruptcy attorney Matthew M. Weiss have been admitted to the partnership as of January 1, 2024.

“We are thrilled to expand the partnership at Parker Hudson with Wes, Tara, and Matt, who are exceptionally knowledgeable and client-focused lawyers. We are confident in their ability to succeed in their new positions and continue growing their thriving practices,” said Parker Hudson’s Managing Partner, Harrison Roberts.

Wes Pickard concentrates his practice on commercial real estate law, with an emphasis on developer, owner, and borrower representation. He has handled numerous commercial real estate transactions, including commercial leases in all asset classes, construction and permanent financing, acquisitions and dispositions, mezzanine financing, and equity investment. Wes is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Real Estate Law. He earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and his B.A. at Emory University.

A unique background in healthcare that includes clinical, academic and regulatory experience has made Tara Ravi a well-rounded counselor to healthcare organizations facing reimbursement or regulatory challenges. Clients rely on Tara to navigate through complex regulatory issues such as Medicare, Medicaid and managed care reimbursement and enrollment as well as federal and state licensure. She also helps healthcare organizations poised for expansion, with a special focus on solutions for efficient multi-jurisdictional growth across complex state and federal regulatory and reimbursement frameworks. Tara is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Health Care Law and Qui Tam Law. She earned her J.D. from Emory University School of Law and her B.A. at Emory University.

Matt Weiss helps creditors and insurers successfully navigate bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with a focus on creditors’ rights and insolvency-related litigation in bankruptcy, federal and state courts. His experience includes all phases of Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies, representing secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, insurance companies and other parties-in-interest. Matt was selected as one of Secured Finance Network’s 40 Under 40 in 2023 and is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. He earned his J.D. at the University of Georgia School of Law and his B.A at the University of Georgia.