Owners of Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers Sue Law Firm for Malpractice

The owners of the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers have sued King & Spalding for malpractice in state court after the law firm allegedly created a "fatally flawed contract” that prevented the owners from buying out a co-owner.   The impetus for the lawsuit was a dispute between the majority owners, known collectively as SSG Group LLC and LPF Atlanta LLC, and a minority owner, SB Belkin LLC (Steve Belkin), over whether to trade Hawks All-Star Joe Johnson. As an NBA Governor, Belkin had veto po