I represent employees in litigation to recover unpaid minimum wages and overtime, as well as damages for failure to provide FMLA leave or for retaliation. Additionally, I represent individuals and groups in recovering unpaid employee benefits and disability accommodation disputes. I have extensive experience with a number of industries where wage violations are especially common, including food service, adult entertainment, waste disposal, software consulting, security, warehousing and storage, and logistics. If you believe your employer may be breaking wage laws, I am happy to provide you with a free consultation to discuss your options.
Practice areas
Wage & hour, employee benefits disputes, employment contract disputes, Family Medical Leave Act disputes
Languages spoken
Russian
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2013 | 10/17/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| John Alton Hosch, Lumpkin, and Law School Assoc. Scholarships | University of Georgia School of Law | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Of Counsel | DeLong Caldwell Bridgers Fitzpatrick & Benjamin, LLC | 2021 - Present |
| Senior Associate Attorney | DeLong Caldwell Bridgers Fitzpatrick & Benjamin, LLC | 2020 - 2021 |
| Associate Attorney | Delong, Caldwell, Bridgers, Fitzpatrick & Benjamin | 2014 - 2019 |
| Associate Attorney | Smith Collins, LLC | 2013 - 2014 |
| Law Clerk (Part-Time) | The Pate Law Firm | 2011 - 2013 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Employment Lawyers Association - Georgia Affiliate | Member | N/A |
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | N/A |
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Daily Report | Swinging Richards' Male Strippers Awarded $800K in Unpaid Wages | 2018 |
| Law360 | Dancers Win Class Cert. in FLSA Suit Against Ga. Nightclub | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
| Harvard University | MA - Masters | 2009 |
| Florida State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NELA-GA Annual Employment Law Seminar | Fair Labor Standards Act Caselaw Update | 2021 |
| NELA-GA Annual Employment Law Seminar | Motions for Directed Verdict in the Plaintiff's Employment Law Case (Panel Chair) | 2018 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Hurst v. Youngelson et al. | Settled for $430,000 |
| Weakland et al. v. Unique Refinishers, Inc. | Settled for $165,000 |
| Greene v. Tyler Technologies, Inc. | Summary judgment granted to plaintiff on overtime exemption issue. Confidential settlement. |
| Wilson et al. v. 1400 Northside Drive, Inc. et al. | $800,000 judgment in favor of Plaintiffs |
| Moore v. Americus Restaurant Group, Inc., 1:17-cv-107-WLS (M.D. Ga.) | Settled |
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Charles Bridgers, Employment and labor Attorney on May 7, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
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Michael Caldwell, Employment and labor Attorney on May 7, 2021
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Erin Krinsky, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 26, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Matthew is a strong advocate for his clients. I had the pleasure of working against him on a case. He was sharp and relentless. However, we have remained friends, which is always the sign of a great attorney.
Matthew Kirk, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I know Matthew from law school, and we have maintained personal and professional contact since then. It is rare that you find someone who is so interested, hardworking, and exceptional in a practice area. Matthew is an excellent attorney, and I know that he serves his clients well.
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