Winston A. Denmark

Winston A. Denmark is a legal powerhouse and the Managing Partner of Denmark Ashby Matricardi LLC, one of Georgia’s leading law firms specializing in local government representation. For over 23 years, Winston has led the strategic direction of the Firm and played a key role in its growth and continued success. Throughout his career, he has reshaped municipal law through landmark cases that have significantly influenced Georgia’s legal landscape.

Mr. Denmark’s landmark victories include City of College Park v. Clayton County (2019) and City of Atlanta v. City of College Park, both of which transformed Georgia law. Winston’s work ensured that the City of College Park could continue collecting millions of dollars in alcohol tax revenues generated by HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport, securing a critical source of funding for the City. In City of Atlanta v. City of College Park, his legal strategy resulted in a groundbreaking decision that redefined municipal tax authority and government tax exemptions, preserving millions of dollars in disputed tax revenues for municipalities across Georgia.

These landmark decisions, coupled with Winston’s wide-ranging legal experience, have delivered significant and lasting benefits to local governments throughout Georgia. His experience has positioned him as a trusted advisor to cities and local authorities seeking innovative solutions for transformative community projects.

Mr. Denmark represents an impressive roster of governmental clients, including the Cities of Stonecrest, College Park, Camilla, and Forest Park, as well as Clayton County Public Schools and the Clayton County Water Authority, among many others. His practice includes advising clients on taxation, employment and personnel, contracts and procurement, real estate development, land use and zoning, stormwater utilities, and complex litigation.

In addition to his legal practice, Winston has remained committed to legal education and professional leadership. As a former Adjunct Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, he mentored future attorneys and helped shape the next generation of legal professionals. His cases continue to be studied throughout Georgia as examples of significant legal precedent.

BAR ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of the United States | United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | United States District Courts in Georgia | Supreme Court of Georgia | Georgia Court of Appeals | All Georgia State Trial Courts

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Chairman, ATL Airport Chamber | Chairman, Rebecca Denmark Foundation | 100 Black Men of DeKalb County

EDUCATION
Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington Juris Doctor

South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science