Blairsville, GA

Todd J. Poole

Todd Poole, the founding member of Poole Huffman, has always been an entrepreneur. It has helped him to understand that litigation is more than just the strength of the case or the desire for justice; it is a business decision. Todd represents businesses and business people in disputes - typically breaches of contract, partnership breakups, landlord-tenant issues, and commercial collections. He has represented businesses in federal and state court jurisdictions throughout the United States. Todd has successfully represented businesses before juries and throughout the dispute process. Todd’s experience with international firms and boutiques has allowed him to represent large and small companies in cases ranging from a few thousand dollars to $10 billion.

Jon David W. Huffman

Mr. Huffman’s hallmark is aggressive and effective representation. He excels in the most contentious of cases with proven results in trial. He practices in the areas of fraud, business disputes, real estate disputes, defamation, construction, securities, technology disputes, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and other cases that demand zealous and forceful representation. Mr. Huffman’s practice also includes complex bankruptcy and regulatory litigation.

Amy Weber

Practicing law demands unwavering focus, endurance, and meticulous planning. For years, Amy has dedicated her career to guiding businesses through the high-stakes crossroads of litigation, offering strategic solutions with a sharp, common-sense approach. With a wealth of experience both inside and outside the courtroom, Amy excels at managing client expectations while crafting effective legal strategies. As a seasoned business litigator, Amy specializes in complex disputes often rooted in contracts or business torts-ranging from breach of fiduciary duty and fraud to misappropriation and trade secrets. These cases frequently intersect with issues involving property, corporate governance, employment, construction, and securities law. Her diverse client base spans industries from banking to veterinary medicine, showcasing a versatile and dynamic practice. Admitted to practice in both federal and state courts across Georgia, including appellate courts, Amy brings a deep understanding of the legal landscape and a relentless commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.

Shelby McKenzie

Shelby is a business litigation attorney known for her aggressive advocacy and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for clients. Specializing in complex commercial disputes, including contract disputes, shareholder issues, and corporate governance conflicts. Shelby takes a bold, strategic approach to every case. While known for her dynamic trial practice and fierce courtroom presence, Shelby believes in the power of collaborative case planning. She works closely with clients, taking the time to understand their business objectives, concerns, and long-term goals. This client-centered approach allows Shelby to craft tailored, results-driven strategies that maximize both efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met at every stage of the litigation process. Shelby excels in clear, open communication, ensuring that clients are well-informed throughout the course of the case. By keeping clients engaged and updated, Shelby builds trust and ensures that decisions are made with complete transparency. Whether through pre-litigation negotiations or aggressive trial advocacy, Shelby is dedicated to protecting clients’ interests while fostering a collaborative and supportive client-lawyer relationship.

James Merritt

For more than 15 years, James Merritt, Jr. has successfully represented clients in arbitrations, appeals, and jury trials in state and federal courts all over Georgia. James has built a winning track record that began years ago as a young lawyer winning a defense verdict in his first-ever jury trial in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County. James’ success in the courtroom has continued since then to include numerous trial, arbitration, and appellate victories, some of which have been featured in the Daily Report and VerdictSearch and have resulted in several reported decisions. After years of defending clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies against high-exposure claims, James’ practice now focuses on aggressively pursuing justice for individuals and businesses faced with serious injuries, wrongful death, business and contract disputes, commercial debt collection, negligent construction, real estate disputes, and landlord/tenant issues. When James isn’t advocating for his clients, he likes to spend his free time cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves. James and his wife Stephanie live with their three children, Harper, Presley, and Elle, in Buford, Georgia.

Michael McGuffee

“Business owners are hard-working, innovative, optimistic, and inspiring people. I take pride in helping business owners resolve the legal disputes that stand between them and their success.” Michael watched a childhood friend’s four-person start-up grow into a multi-million dollar success story, and has been inspired by the power of small business ever since. Unlike most attorneys, Michael listens more than he talks. He understands that every business is different, and he achieves better results for his clients by taking the time to analyze their unique objectives. Michael won his first breach of contract case a month after he was admitted to the Georgia Bar. A short time later, Michael earned a hard-fought victory for a deserving client in a three-day jury trial, and he has been fighting for small business owners ever since. That said, Michael knows the best solutions for his clients are often earned outside of the courtroom. As a registered mediator, Michael has mediated hundreds of cases and understands the value of the alternative dispute resolution process. At the end of the day, Michael believes the best legal victory is the one that provides the greatest benefit to his clients’ bottom line.

Diego Bueno

A native of Quito, Ecuador, Diego joined Poole Huffman as a business litigator upon graduation from Emory University School of Law in May 2024. During law school, Diego worked on several key aspects of business litigation, learning business through Emory Law’s Transactional Law Certificate Program curriculum and litigation though his diverse work at personal injury and business litigation law firms, for the Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s Home Defense Program, and by interning with the Dekalb County court system. At Poole Huffman, Diego’s work focuses on business disputes and commercial debt collection, aiming to advocate for his client’s interests while reaching the best results possible.