EDUCATION
J.D., cum laude, University of Georgia School of Law, 2008
B.A., University of Georgia, 2005 Oxford University, 2003 (International Study Abroad Program)
PRACTICE AREAS
Class & Collective Action
Complex Litigation
Employment Law
Wage and Hour
ASSOCIATIONS
State Bar of Georgia
American Bar Association
Atlanta Bar Association
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Georgia
CIVIC & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Fugees Family
Kyle Pease Foundation
Representative Matters
Obtained summary judgment in a reverse-race discrimination action against a metro-Atlanta municipality.
Represented a restaurant franchise in a federal lawsuit brought pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act. The case was settled for a nominal amount days after John deposed the Plaintiff.
Successfully defended a non-profit organization in a $500,000 breach of contract lawsuit brought by one of the nation’s largest privately held companies. The case was dismissed with prejudice by the plaintiff without money changing hands during the discovery period.
Successfully defended a municipality against claims of sexual harassment brought by a former employee. The case was settled for a miniscule amount shortly after John deposed the plaintiff.
Defended a chemical manufacturer in a complex toxic tort case brought by 9 individuals allegedly exposed to hexavalent chromium. The case was settled for approximately 4% of the amount of the initial demand.
Served as the lead associate on a multi-million dollar breach of contract and civil conspiracy lawsuit brought by a construction firm against a local board of education, which was dismissed after the filing of dispositive motions.
Successfully defended one of the Southeast’s largest farmers markets in a collective action wage and hour suit. By taking quick and decisive action shortly after the filing of the suit, John secured the dismissal of the claim and prevented class certification.
Represented the former President of a condominium association in a shareholder’s derivative action involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duty. The case was dismissed, without money changing hands, after John obtained sanctions against the plaintiff.
Obtained a multi-million dollar settlement against an AmLaw 200 law firm in a professional malpractice dispute.
Currently defending numerous private and governmental entities in employment claims alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistle-blower retaliation claims, and wage and hour violations.
Currently defending one of the nation’s largest staffing firms in a complex tort and breach contract action stemming from a former employee’s alleged embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars and representing a commercial real estate developer in a negligent misrepresentation action involving in excess of $1 million dollars in damages.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal:
Tamrisa Matlock
404-582-8450 - Direct
tamrisa@elarbeethompson.com
