Effective handling of legal matters is essential to long-term profitability and expansion of hospitality operations. Our Hospitality and Service Industries Group attorneys have significant experience helping industry clients face those workplace issues. Our knowledge of the industry gives clients the advantage: they don't have to waste time getting us up to speed on the terminology and particulars of restaurants, hotels and motels.

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The Hospitality & Service Industries Group provides legal advice and representation in a wide range of areas:

• Employment Discrimination Claims
• Class Actions
• Franchisee/Franchisor Relationships
• Wrongful Discharge
• Dram Shop Litigation
• Harassment Claims & Investigations
• Labor Relations & Union Avoidance
• Employment Contracts
• Wage and Hour Issues
• FCRA Litigation
• Immigration Compliance
• Internal Investigations
• Policy/Handbook Development & Interpretation
• Day-to-Day Counseling on Labor & Employment Issues

We also provide services to managers, area supervisors, HR professionals & trade associations including:

• Training on Preventing Sexual & Other Types of Harassment
• Training on Effective Discipline
• Education on Major Legal Developments
• Training on Interviewing/Employee Selection
• Training on Effective Employee Evaluation Techniques
• Union Avoidance Training
• HR Audits

Group attorneys are members of/published in/or regularly speak to the following:

• National Restaurant Association
• The Flame, the national publication of the Burger King Franchisee Association
• Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association
• Atlanta Hotel Council
• Restaurant Start-Up Magazine
• Restaurants & Institutions Magazine
• Chain Restaurant Compensation Association
• Global Alliance for Hospitality Attorneys

Attorney Contact: Alisa Pittman Cleek