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About Beardsley, P.C

The firm provides legal assistance to business client in transactions and as outside general counsel. We are a small firm with a highly focused practice and are not a general practice or full-service law firm. Accordingly, our engagements are limited to those where we are confident the client will receive excellent value for services that are among the very best available.

The firm prides itself in offering excellent legal services and exceptional responsiveness at competitive rates. We take a business minded approach to our work and are committed to providing the highest level of service with the individual attention clients expect from a boutique firm. In each matter, we strive to understand the issues and goals that our client presents and are committed to addressing each client’s needs in a cost-effective manner.

D. Pearson Beardsley

Principal Attorney

Mr. Beardsley has advised clients on a wide-range of corporate and business law matters for over 20 years. In connection with the firm’s business practice, he routinely counsels clients in the following representative matters:

Outside general counsel services,
Drafting and negotiating all manner of contracts,
Business purchase and sales,
Succession planning,
Commercial leases,
Choice of business entity and entity formation,
Mergers and acquisitions,
Workouts and restructuring of commercial transactions, and
Joint ventures and strategic alliances.

Awards

The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (Business Organizations)

Georgia SuperLawyers, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

Georgia Trend, Legal Elite, 2013-2023, Corporate Law, Business Law

Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, Good Apple Honoree, 2017

Georgia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, 2013, 2014, 2015

Select Professional Activities

State Bar of Georgia, Member, State Disciplinary Review Board, 2021-2024
State Bar of Georgia, Chairperson, State Disciplinary Board, 2019-2020
Vice Chair, State Disciplinary Board, 2018-2019
Vice Chair, Investigative Panel, 2017-2018
The Georgia Heirs Property Law Center, Founding Member of Board of Directors 2015- Present, Treasurer (2015 – 2018)
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Board of Directors & Volunteer
Georgia Appleseed, Young Professionals Council, Executive Committee, President (2014 – 2015)
Lawyers Club of Atlanta, Member

Education

Mr. Beardsley received a B.A. in English, magna cum laude, from Vanderbilt University in 1997, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law in 2001

Have A Question?

Email:  

pbeardsley@dpblegal.com

Phone:

(404) 558-7646

Headquarters:

4200 Northside Parkway NW, Building 1, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30327

Matt Clark

19:10 17 Apr 25

I was referred to Pearson, and I am glad I was. Pearson provides expert legal advice and document review, and he is very responsive. I highly recommend Pearson.

Ed Drambel

11:55 13 Aug 24

If you are looking for a knowledgable, fair and ethical attorney, Pearson is your man.

Mayu Sommovigo

21:27 01 Aug 23

Dr. Beardsley is the BEST! He is so knowledgeable but at the same time very easy to talk to. And he is very resourceful. I am very fortunate to have him to solve some complex business problems and I feel more at ease. You would, too.

Justin Bishop

13:24 09 Jul 21

Very proffesional and was able to help my business in such a short amount of time! 10/10 will use again.

Lanier Gupton

20:47 25 May 21

Pearson helped me incorporate in 2013 and continues to be a great source of help throughout my career as a small business owner. He is a wealth of knowledge while navigating through a complicated situation. I really appreciate all of his help!!

Jesse Beeson

01:02 27 Apr 21

I had an excellent experience working with Pearson! He was able to come up to speed very quickly and begin making well thought out suggestions right away. Our discussions are always very productive and enjoyable as he is knowledgeable on a wide range of legal topics. You won’t go wrong working with him, reach out now!

Will

02:32 17 Dec 20

Stop reading reviews and hire Pearson. He is without a doubt one of the most helpful attorneys I’ve ever dealt with. He is extremely personable and truly cares about his clients. You will not regret allowing him to represent you. I am a client for life.

Russ Yoe

22:24 12 Dec 20

Pearson is of the top quality. He is a dedicated professional!

Steve Heckler

17:42 31 Aug 20

Pearson and I have only had the pleasure of working together on a few matters so far, but my experience with him has been excellent. He has deeply listened, done thorough research on issues, given insightful feedback and advice, responded promptly, and billed fairly. I look forward to continuing to work with him as opportunities arise.

C.S. W

20:16 02 Mar 20

Excellent Service, Stellar Performance and Outstanding Timeliness! Provides straight forward, intelligent and honest assessment of contractual business environment and knows how to best protect your own needs and concerns.

I have used the services of Beardsley, P.C. for a number of years in my professional and personal contractual and commercial legal needs. I appreciate and believe in Beardsley's competencies, so much so, that I continually refer my own clients and associates to them. I do this because Beardsley is consistently efficient, competitive, diligent and always addresses the concerns of my clients as it pertains to our work - my associates have relayed the same sentiments.

Highly recommend!