Randall Allen’s nationwide practice is focused on complex commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on antitrust litigation and counseling. Mr. Allen is the former chair of both the Firm’s Litigation and Antitrust Groups. He has argued in front of the United States Supreme Court and has litigated many complex cases in federal court throughout the United States, including both civil and criminal jury trials, as well as numerous state courts. In addition to his trial court work, Mr. Allen has frequently handled successful appeals in numerous state and federal appellate courts. He regularly serves as lead counsel arbitrating international commercial disputes under the Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) as well as disputes under the Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Mr. Allen is consistently recognized by a number of third-party publications for his achievements in the areas of antitrust and business litigation. These include Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America, Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, Georgia Super Lawyers, and California Super Lawyers.
Randall Allen’s nationwide practice is focused on complex commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on antitrust litigation and counseling. Mr. Allen is the former chair of both the Firm’s Litigation and Antitrust Groups. He has argued in front of the United States Supreme Court and has litigated many complex cases in federal court throughout the United States, including both civil and criminal jury trials, as well as numerous state courts. In addition to his trial court work, Mr. Allen has frequently handled successful appeals in numerous state and federal appellate courts. He regularly serves as lead counsel arbitrating international commercial disputes under the Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) as well as disputes under the Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Mr. Allen is consistently recognized by a number of third-party publications for his achievements in the areas of antitrust and business litigation. These include Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America, Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, Georgia Super Lawyers, and California Super Lawyers.
Mr. Allen frequently represents clients in connection with merger reviews by the antitrust enforcement authorities. His practice includes pre-merger analysis, Hart-Scott Rodino filings and responding to “second requests” from the antitrust enforcement authorities. Mr. Allen has represented companies in merger-related investigations in a variety of industries, including Internet, technology, consumer products manufacturing and distribution, health care, construction equipment and professional services.
Mr. Allen is admitted to practice in California and Georgia and in the United States Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a former vice-chair of the Section 1 Committee of the Antitrust Section of the ABA and a former chair of the Antitrust Section of the Georgia State Bar. He received his J.D., cum laude, in 1986 and his B.A. in 1982 from Georgia State University. He is the past Chairman of the Board of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities and a member of the Georgia State University, College of Law, Board of Visitors.