Amy Pleasance

Competent on healthcare directives, but communication was inconsistent

I hired Amy Pleasance at Alston & Bird to assist my family with a complex healthcare directive and power of attorney for my elderly mother. Her background in health care law from Emory was evident, and her recognition in that field gave us confidence. She was knowledgeable about Georgia-specific regulations and efficiently drafted the necessary documents. However, our experience was mixed. While the legal work itself was solid, we often experienced significant delays in receiving email responses, sometimes waiting several business days for a reply to straightforward questions. This created some anxiety during an already stressful process. For straightforward legal drafting, Amy is certainly capable, but if you require frequent updates or have a tight timeline, be prepared to manage expectations around communication. The outcome was satisfactory, but the process felt more cumbersome than anticipated.