Walter O. Lambeth, Jr. - Of Counsel
lambeth@elarbeethompson.com
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment Litigation
Labor Relations
Fair Labor Standards Act
Family Medical Leave Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Education
J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1968
B.A., Duke University, Omicron Delta Kappa National Honorary Fraternity, 1961
Admitted to Practice
Georgia
Profile
Walt has a wealth of knowledge in representing employers in virtually every aspect of the employment relationship. He has represented management for over thirty-four years in a broad range of industries, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small entrepreneurial businesses and spans manufacturing, transportation, broadcasting, energy, mining, health care, public sector, technology services, retail sales and other employment sectors.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
Walt has successfully defended clients throughout the United States against claims of race, sex, age, national origin and disability discrimination. He has also defended labor litigation matters in state and federal courts.
Labor Relations
Walt has successfully represented employers in many union representation elections. In addition, Walt’s practice includes significant experience in advising management in preventive labor relations and union avoidance, along with assisting with union election campaigns, negotiation of labor contracts and labor arbitrations.
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeal for the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eleventh and District of Columbia Circuits
United States District Court of the Northern District of Georgia
Federal District courts throughout the country
Supreme Court of Georgia
All lower state courts within Georgia
Professional Associations
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Committee on Individual Rights and Responsibilities; Litigation Section
Committee on Employment Discrimination
State Bar of Georgia, Labor and Employment Law Section
Atlanta Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section.
