Laying Down the Law in Decatur

Annie Caiola and Elizabeth Rose are both former “big law firm” lawyers who traded Downtown Atlanta for Downtown Decatur – a move that aligned with the growth of their practice and their vision for the firm, whose clients range from small businesses to international corporations. Decatur’s central location, impressive office space, family focus and walkability to acclaimed restaurants made it an ideal spot for Caiola & Rose to grow its practice.

“Our goal was to create a firm where growing and established companies could partner with distinguished attorneys in an environment that was smaller, more personal, and more client-focused,” explained Anne Caiola, who graduated with her J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was recognized in the “Top 40 Under 40” for The Daily Report in 2015. The firm provides legal services to a wide variety of businesses, with specializations in franchising, real estate, intellectual property, litigation and restaurant risk management.

“Professionally, Decatur has been the perfect place to grow our national law practice,” added Elizabeth Rose, who received her J.D. from Emory School of Law and is a thrice-published author and former clerk to a federal judge. “Beyond the benefits to our practice, the quality of life is amazing: cozy residential neighborhoods, exceptional schools, unique stores and restaurants – all of which are walkable from our office.”

Since starting their firm in 2017, Caiola & Rose has tripled its headcount from three to nine. “While growth is nice, it has never been our direct goal,” said Caiola. “Our objective is simple: attract an elite team that performs exceptional work, and the clients will follow. Decatur has been instrumental in helping us attract our team and our clients, and we’re excited to continue thriving in this vibrant business community.”