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Patrick Lail
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Education
J.D., Georgia State University College of Law, 1993
B.A., Davidson College, 1988
Admitted to Practice
Georgia
Profile
Patrick frequently provides preventive advice in and litigates issues involving disability and leave law under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. He works with many of the firm’s healthcare and insurance clients.
Areas of Practice
Employment Litigation
Patrick successfully defended a 10-plaintiff disability and age discrimination case against a major paper manufacturer, obtaining summary judgment on all claims. Patrick has also litigated multiple class action discrimination lawsuits.
Disability Benefits Litigation
Patrick has obtained summary judgment and negotiated favorable settlements in short-term disability and long-term disability benefits litigation.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta Bar Association
Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys
Awards & Honors
Georgia Super Lawyer, 2005
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Email:
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lail@elarbeethompson.com
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Practice Area(s):
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Class Action Litigation
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Employment Litigation
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Labor Relations
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Trade Secrets Protection
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Training & Litigation Prevention
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