Byron M.G. Sanford - an Alpharetta, United States Technology and Internet Law Lawyer

Alpharetta Technology and Internet Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/12/2026

Areas of Practice

Technology and Internet Law 25%
Business Litigation 10%
Commercial Real Estate 5%
Construction Law 5%
Contract Litigation 10%
Corporate Law 5%
Employment Law 10%
Intellectual Property 5%
Mergers & Acquisitions 5%
Partnership and LLC Law 5%
Restrictive Covenants 5%
Business Law 10%

Litigation: 33%

Attorney Information

Overview

Byron M. G. Sanford is a Partner at Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, where he chairs the firm’s Technology and Internet Law and Labor and Employment practice groups. With more than 30 years of experience, Byron advises technology companies, professional service organizations, and other privately held businesses on a wide range of corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters.

His practice encompasses technology law, including internet and data privacy, cybersecurity, and software licensing; intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets; business and commercial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions and partnership and LLC structuring; and employment law, including executive agreements, compliance, and employment litigation. Known for his ability to bridge the gap between law and business, Byron works closely with clients to implement legal strategies that promote growth, mitigate risk, and drive long-term success.

Before joining Briskin, Cross & Sanford in 2004, Byron founded and managed his own successful law practice serving the legal needs of technology, construction, and real estate development companies. He also serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia, representing the Georgia Department of Human Services in civil litigation within the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit.

Byron is licensed to practice in all Georgia state and local courts, including the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. He is a member of the Technology, Intellectual Property, Business, and Labor & Employment Sections of the Georgia Bar Association, the North Fulton Bar Association, and the Technology Association of Georgia. Byron also serves on the Board of Directors of the Alpharetta Development Authority, where he helps promote economic development and growth in the city’s business community.

A frequent lecturer and continuing legal education instructor, Byron regularly presents on technology, business, and employment law topics for the National Business Institute, Reinhardt University, and professional organizations throughout Georgia. His publications and speaking engagements have addressed emerging issues in data privacy, cybersecurity, and evolving workplace laws.

Byron earned his J.D. from the Georgia State University College of Law, where he served as President of the Moot Court Board and led award-winning national moot court teams. He received dual B.A. degrees in International Studies and German Studies from Emory University.

Active in the community, Byron serves on the Board of Directors of The Michael O’Neal Singers, a nonprofit arts organization, and on various committees at Congregation Dor Tamid, where he and his family are long-time members.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Avvo.com rated: Superb
Mock Trial Attorney Coach of the Year 2006-2007

Education

Legal Education
- Georgia State University College of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Emory University, 1991
  B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Classes and Seminars

“Practical Consideration in Creating Effective Operating Procedures”, National Business Institute, 2010, 2008
“Legal Risk Management in a Data-Centric World”, C&C CEO Advisory Board, 2010, 2007 - Present
“Antitrust Law, Consumer Protection, Real Estate and Land-Use”, Reinhardt College, 2010, 2007
“Creating Practical Operating Procedures”, National Business Institute, 2009
“Business Law Bootcamp for New Business Owners”, Entrepreneurs’ Workshop, 2009
“Impact of State Law on LLC Governance", National Business Institutes, 2008
"Limited Liability Companies", National Business Institute
"Trends and Developments in LLCs", National Business Institute
"Your Guide to Georgia LLCs", National Business Institute

Pro Bono Activities

Georgia Bar Association's High School Mock Trial Program, November 1, 1997 - Present

Representative Cases

Chapman v. Clark, et al.
- Court: Georgia Court of Appeals
- Year: 2010
Accurate Printers v. Stark
- Court: Georgia Court of Appels
- Year: 2008
Acquisition of PopJudaica.com by ModernTribe.com
- Year: 2009

Bar Admissions

Georgia

Other Affiliations

Georgia Bar Association - Technology Law Section, January 1, 2005 - Present (Member)
Georgia Bar Association - Business Law Section, January 1, 1997 - Present (Member)
Georgia Bar Association - Intellectual Property Law Section, January 1, 2005 - Present (Member)
Technology Association of Georgia, January 1, 1999 - Present (Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

Beta Theta Pi

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Alpharetta, GA

33 South Main Street
Suite 300
Alpharetta, GA 30009

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Phone: 770-609-4457

Fax: 770-410-3281

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