Joel Alexander Thrift

Joel Alexander Thrift

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 18 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

2860 Piedmont Rd NE, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA

About Joel

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

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Joel Thrift

2860 Piedmont Rd NE, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA, 30305

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Joel Alexander Thrift's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeffrey | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and courteous

This was a very long legal battle Chapman contact with me constantly let me know what was going on his associate was also very helpful and concluding my case I could not recommend a better attorney did I've ever had an experience with answered all my questions and timelines

Posted by Dereck | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Satisfied

Kept me updated on the latest info i needed for me and what he needed to help expedite my claim assured all documentation doctors important paper work legal ect. Were filed on time.and was available to answer my questions at all times

Posted by Carrie | April 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

SSDI Approval

We hired Joel to help assist us in court for my daughter's hearing with the Social Security judge. He came into the case with a limited time to turnaround and prepare. He was available, mild mannered and professional throughout the process. He made my daughter feel very comfortable in court and took ...the time to explain what was going to happen when they went before the judge. I'm grateful that I choose Joel to represent my daughter.

Posted by Michael | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Superior service

I was down on my luck. Rejected by the Social Security Administration and dumped by my lawyer who was supposedly working my case. I was referred to Mr. Thrift’s office by another attorney. Great move it turned out to be for me and my family!!!! Mr. Thrift listened to my story and offered to help. Tha...t simple. He handled everything. All I had to do was listen and follow his instructions. Next thing you know my case is approved. Thank you Mr. Thrift!!!!!!!!!!

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Joel Alexander Thrift's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Gearhart

Workers compensation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tyler Bridgers

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."

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Suneel Gupta

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Frederick Conklin

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Linton Thompson

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mathew Titus

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great guy and great lawyer. He is responsive and will put his clients first."

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Kevin Patrick

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Thompson

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."

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Michele Wetherington

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Friend

"Joel fights for his clients, I've seen it firsthand. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Kiani

Business lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

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 Workers

Member

2018 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Federal Court Remand

Remand

SD v. IR

confidential six figure settlement

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Education

2007

University of Notre Dame

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Georgia Institute of Technology

International Affairs

Speaking Engagements

2021

Rockdale County Drug Court

Social Security Income Limits

2012

Annual Georgia Workers' Compensation Seminar

The Affect of Social Security on Workers' Compensation Settlements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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