Ianna Richardson focuses her practice on representing workers in employment law matters. Her clients value her compassion and responsiveness as they navigate the complex legal process and their issues in the workplace.
Before joining Barrett & Farahany, Ianna represented federal employees before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Merit Systems Protection Board, Office of Federal Operations, and Federal Court. Ianna prosecuted discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblowing cases, while also defending federal careers. She is admitted to practice in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Federal District Courts of Georgia, the Georgia State and Superior Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Ianna earned her law degree from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, where she also served as President of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and Christian Legal Society. She also received a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Labor Law during law school and was an active member of The Bruce Comly French American Inn of Court. Ianna currently serves on the Board for the Georgia Affiliate of the National Employment Lawyer’s Association and for the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers.
Ianna graduated from Georgia State University, with a Bachelor of Arts in English and is a New Jersey native where she attended Roselle Catholic High School. When she is not practicing law, Ianna is likely reading a book, cooking, bike riding, or spending time with her family and friends.
Kayla Magee is an Associate Attorney whose practice focuses on family law matters throughout Georgia. She represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, legitimation, paternity, contempt, temporary protective order, and modification actions. She has experience handling both contested and uncontested matters and regularly advocates for clients in temporary, final, contempt, and TPO hearings.
Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Magee practiced family law with respected firms in the Atlanta area, where she gained extensive experience guiding clients through complex domestic litigation and negotiated resolutions. She also brings experience in criminal defense, legal research, motion practice, discovery, and drafting family law pleadings and agreements.
Ms. Magee earned her Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and her Bachelor of Science in Political Science, magna cum laude, from Kennesaw State University. She also holds advanced legal research certifications through Lexis+ and Westlaw Edge.
Dedicated to helping families navigate difficult transitions, Ms. Magee combines compassionate client service with strategic advocacy to pursue practical and effective solutions. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors and with friends, trying new restaurants around Atlanta, and hiking at Stone Mountain. She has also volunteered with the Greensboro Christmas Stocking Fund, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and MUST Ministries.
Tandeka “Tandy” Sitole is a personal injury attorney with experience representing individuals in automobile, trucking, and complex litigation matters. She began her legal career as a prosecutor in Fulton County, where she developed a strong foundation in litigation, advocacy, and courtroom practice. She later transitioned to personal injury law, where she discovered a passion for helping people navigate challenging circumstances and advocating for the best possible outcomes on their behalf.
Outside of work, Tandy enjoys traveling, cooking, attending NBA basketball games, spending time with family & friends, shopping, and staying active in her community. She also enjoys volunteering with youth and supporting organizations that make a positive impact in the lives of others.
EDUCATION
- University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia (B.A. 2016)
- Charleston School of Law, Charleston, South Carolina (J.D. 2019)
BAR ADMISSIONS
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
AWARDS
- magna cum laude, University of West Georgia
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- DeKalb Lawyers Association — Treasurer
- Gate City Bar Association
- Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA)
- Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL)
Brittany Larcart is a dedicated personal injury attorney with a genuine passion for serving others and helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Her practice is grounded in compassion, diligence, and a deep commitment to securing meaningful results for those who have been injured through no fault of their own.
Brittany’s drive to advocate for injured clients is shaped in part by her upbringing. As the daughter of a nurse and a truck driver, she developed an early appreciation for hard work, service, and the everyday challenges faced by working families. That perspective continues to inform the way she represents her clients—with empathy, respect, and determination.
Originally from Louisiana, Brittany proudly embraces her rich Cajun roots, while metro Atlanta has been home for most of her life. She brings that same warmth, resilience, and strong sense of community into her legal practice and client relationships.
Outside the office, Brittany enjoys spending time outdoors and reconnecting with nature through running and hiking. In 2025, she completed the Chicago Marathon, reflecting the same discipline, endurance, and perseverance that she brings to her work as an attorney.
She is an active member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Gate City Bar Association, and Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, and she also enjoys volunteering and giving back to her community. Whether advocating in litigation or guiding clients through the legal process, Brittany is committed to providing thoughtful, capable representation and helping injury victims move forward with confidence.
Education
- John Marshall Law School
- Valdosta State University – BS Chemistry
Honors & Awards
- Road Map to Law School Panelist – Clark Atlanta University
- Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA)
Bar Admissions
- Georgia State Bar Association
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GLTA)
- Gate City Bar Association (GCBA)
Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- General Personal Injury
Larry D. Thompson, who joined Finch McCranie LLP as Counsel in July 2015, is the former U.S. Deputy Attorney General (2001-2003), the second highest ranking position in the U.S. Department of Justice.
In a distinguished public and private sector career over more than three decades, Mr. Thompson also has prosecuted complex cases as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, directed internal investigations and defended individuals and businesses in special matters as a partner in a major law firm, and served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of PepsiCo, Inc.
During his tenure as Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Thompson led the Department of Justice’s National Security Coordination Council, as well as the government-wide Corporate Fraud Task Force. In 2000, Congress selected Mr. Thompson to chair the bi-partisan Judicial Review Commission on Foreign Asset Control. In 2004, he served as a Senior Fellow with the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.
Prior to serving as U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Thompson was a partner with the Atlanta-based law firm of King & Spalding, LLP, and was co-founder of the firm’s special matters and government investigations practice. He previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia from 1982 to 1986. From 1995 to 1998, he served as Independent Counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development Investigation.
Most recently, Mr. Thompson served as Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and General Counsel for PepsiCo. He also served as the John A. Sibley Professor of Corporate and Business Law at the University of Georgia, a position he will continue while with Finch McCranie LLP.
Education
A native of Hannibal, Missouri, Mr. Thompson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, his Master’s degree at Michigan State University and his law degree at the University of Michigan. He has received numerous awards for his professional achievements, including the Edmund Jennings Randolph Award for outstanding contributions to the accomplishment of the Department of Justice’s mission, the Outstanding Litigator Award from the Federal Bar Association and an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Pace University in New York. He has also been recognized by Atlanta’s Gate City Bar Association as a member of its Hall of Fame.
Professional & Bar Association Memberships