Annette Willis

Contact Information

Address:
600 Peachtree Street Suite 3000
Atlanta, GA 30308

Phone: (404) 217-9020

Email: shelli.willis@troutman.com

Website: https://www.troutman.com/office/atlanta/

Georgia Bar Details

Bar Number: 766288

License Status: Active Member in Good Standing

Admission Date: 1989-06-12T00:00:00

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English, Chinese

Troutman Pepper Locke's Atlanta office serves as a cornerstone in the city, providing a comprehensive range of corporate and litigation services to Fortune 500, middle market, and emerging companies nationally and internationally. The firm's corporate practice is extensive, covering general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, finance, technology, private equity, securities, banking, commercial lending, insurance, and real estate transactions. They boast one of the premier finance practices in the U.S. and have deep experience in media, insurance, and financial services industries.

Their intellectual property (IP) attorneys and patent agents assist clients in acquiring and protecting patent, copyright, and trademark portfolios, working with Global 500 companies and leading universities. The litigation practice supports clients across the U.S. and internationally, focusing on complex commercial disputes, including class action litigation, consumer finance, insurance, product liability, and securities litigation. The Atlanta office also has significant international synergies, particularly with its Asia practice, advising clients from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Beyond Atlanta, Troutman Pepper Locke offers full-service real estate capabilities, prioritizing clients' business goals with innovative solutions. Their international team handles all aspects of real estate matters, from acquisition, development, and financing to leasing, management, operation, and sale of individual properties and large portfolios. They represent a diverse clientele including corporations, major financial institutions, real estate developers, private equity funds, REITs, and public agencies, ensuring comprehensive legal services across the asset lifecycle.

The firm also possesses unique experience in dealing with state attorneys general nationwide, handling investigations across all 50 states. Their State AG practice, recognized with a Chambers USA Band 1 ranking, combines strong legal skills with firsthand experience from resolving hundreds of matters, maintaining strong professional relationships with numerous state AGs and organizations. This expertise extends to proactive counseling and litigation, managing ancillary regulatory issues, and providing insights on state regulatory and enforcement issues through their blog and podcast.