Of Counsel

 

Practice Areas   

Labor & Employment Litigation    

Labor Relations

Training

Fair Labor Standards Act

Family Medical Leave Act

Americans with Disabilities Act

Occupational Safety and Health Act

 

J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1968

B.A., Duke University, Omicron Delta Kappa National Honorary Fraternity, 1961

 

Admitted to Practice

Georgia

 

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.

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.

 

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.