Joel Alexander Thrift
About Joel
Biography
I have exclusively represented people rather than corporations for my entire career because I am passionate about justice for my clients. In my free time, I spend time with my wife and two kids.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
18 years
18 years
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Georgia for 18 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Joel Thrift
2860 Piedmont Rd NE, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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Joel Alexander Thrift's Reviews
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33 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 33 reviews
Posted by Howard | August 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Awesome Job
With all of the bureaucracy, red tape, and hoop jumping that Social Security puts in front of you… I highly recommend calling Joel Thrift LLC! Very professional and friendly. They take a personal approach and make things go so much smoother! I highly recommend! And special thanks to Iryna!
Posted by Victoria | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great attorney and gets the job done
Mr.Joel thrift This lawyer has been working on my case for over two years and he won the case .I would tell anyone to hired him he is great .Here at the office they are good on commutation with you also and keep in touch and always update the clients with there case .I would hired him again if I...
Posted by Mark | November 07, 2024
No returned communication
Greetings. I very much dislike posting negative reviews, yet, after 24+ hours awaiting a return call, I feel the one star rating is a bit high (zero was naught an option).
Posted by Joseph | June 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
EXCELLENT ATTORNEY
Joel Thrift and his staff are top notch. They are knowledgeable, prompt, responsive, and compassionate. They helped a friend of mine in appealing the denial of her SSDI and SSI claims, and I was extremely impressed with their knowledge. Iryna always promptly returned our calls and quickly answered ou...
Posted by Kathy | April 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Professional and Knowledgeable
I was referred to Joel to help with my son's complex SSDI case. Joel and his paralegal Trelique, worked hard together to get all the necessary forms and paperwork from multiple doctors for court. This is a tedious journey as anyone who has dealt with the government knows. In today's mail was the N...
Joel Alexander Thrift's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is a great lawyer and I've had the pleasure of working on the opposite and same side of him."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joel has a great reputation and goes the extra mile for his clients. He has done an excellent job with clients I have referred to him, and I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"I referred a client to Joel in a worker's compensation matter. Joel handled the matter competently, but also quickly and efficiently, and the client was pleased with the outcome. Joel is easy to work with, and responsive."
"Joel is a professional and compassionate attorney. He works hard for his clients and gets them excellent results. He is also one of the smartest workers' compensation attorneys I have known in my career."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is a great guy. He's always willing to help out other lawyers in the community and clearly cares about his clients."
"Great guy and great lawyer. He is responsive and will put his clients first."
"Joel has an excellent practice. As a fellow lawyer in the community, I happily refer clients to him. Joel will treat them with respect, do excellent work, and get great results. I highly recommend him."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Would definitely not hesitate to send clients to him if it's something I cannot handle."
"Joel fights for his clients, I've seen it firsthand. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Selected for Membership as one of 10 Best Attorneys for Georgia, American Institute of Legal Counsel
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Joel Thrift Law LLC
2007 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Affleck and Gordon PC
Associations
2020 - Present
National Association of Social WorkersMember
2018 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Remand
confidential six figure settlement
Education
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
International Affairs
Speaking Engagements
2021
Social Security Income Limits
2012
The Affect of Social Security on Workers' Compensation Settlements
Publications
2022
2021
2018
2018
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I get a link card while on workers comp?
18 Jul 2018
Can you work a part time job and still apply for social security disability benefits?
18 Jun 2018
Being released back to work after surgery?
13 May 2018