Atty. BJay Pak
BJay creates strategies to mitigate legal, political, and public relations risks to protect his clients’ business objectives. BJay offers more than 20 years of experience in handling government investigations and enforcement proceedings, corporate regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and resolution of civil and criminal litigation to drive results for clients.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About BJay Pak at a Glance
BJay Pak is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About BJay Pak
- BJay creates strategies to mitigate legal, political, and public relations risks to protect his clients’ business objectives
- BJay offers more than 20 years of experience in handling government investigations and enforcement proceedings, corporate regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and resolution of civil and criminal litigation to drive results for clients
- As a former Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney and legislator, BJay Pak has significant experience making high-stakes decisions
- From 2017 to 2021, BJay served as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, overseeing all federal criminal prosecutions and federal government civil litigation in his district
- As chief executive of one the largest U.S
- Attorney’s Offices, he led 100+ assistant U.S. attorneys, 120+ legal professionals, partnered with approximately 300 law enforcement agencies, and was responsible for a district with nearly seven million people and a GDP of $370+ billion
- BJay previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney, prosecuting white collar crimes, including securities and health care fraud, AML/KYC matters, intellectual property crimes, export control violations
- BJay also served three terms in the Georgia General Assembly as a state representative, where he was involved in criminal justice reform efforts, and shaping the state’s health care and tax laws
Practice Areas Explained
BJay Pak's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases BJay Pak handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Criminal Defense in Atlanta
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
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White Collar Crimes in Atlanta
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Civil Litigation in Atlanta
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose BJay Pak
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish BJay Pak's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and white collar, BJay Pak can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means BJay Pak attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues BJay Pak Handles in Atlanta
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