Atty. David Calhoun
David M. Calhoun practices in the areas of corporate finance, securities, private equity and mergers and acquisitions.
Corporate Law Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About David Calhoun at a Glance
David Calhoun is a business attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Taft. Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Calhoun
- David M. Calhoun practices in the areas of corporate finance, securities, private equity and mergers and acquisitions
- David is very active in M&A transactions for public and private companies and represents both buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, stock sales, international and cross-border transactions, and leveraged buy-outs
- In addition, he often handles Hart-Scott-Rodin (HSR) and antitrust matters in connection with M&A transactions
- David also has significant experience in public and private securities and corporate finance, including representation of issuers, underwriters, and investors
- He works closely with clients to help them navigate debt and equity offerings (public and private), going private transactions, venture capital financings, IPOs, secondary offerings of common and preferred securities, PIPEs (private investments in public equity), and tender offers
- David’s clients include companies and private equity and venture capital investors in numerous industries, including technology, financial technology, healthcare technology, business process outsourcing, and manufacturing
- In addition to M&A and corporate finance work, he often assists clients with general corporate counseling, corporate governance, audit and special committee representation, and securities law compliance matters
- David holds several leadership roles at MMM
- He serves as the Corporate Practice Group Leader and chairs the firm’s Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Practices
- He is also a member of MMM’s Executive and Management Committees
- Outside of the firm, David serves on the Board of Trustees of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, the Zoo Atlanta Leadership Counsel, the Board of Directors of ACG Atlanta and the Board of Directors of the Atlanta CEO Council
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David Calhoun's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Calhoun handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 David Calhoun
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 David Calhoun's practice in the field of business.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means David Calhoun's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means David Calhoun attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Calhoun Handles in Atlanta
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