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.
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Acquired: 2007
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2860 Piedmont Rd NE, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA, 30305
33 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Roshonda Dennis | July 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent Service and Timely
Joel was great! He handled our car accident and injury claim with care and timeliness. I was shocked that we never had to call him for an update. He calls us with just the thought of asking " what is going on with my case?" He was thorough in explaining the practicalities of our case. He left us with...
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
The man that changed my life.
After being denied for disability due to a very rare illness I contacted Joel thrift who fought very hard to change my life. I was afraid that due to my illness I might lose everything I have worked so hard for. He's very nice, professional, and personable. I received Christmas cards, and updates eve...
Posted by Jerrurod | December 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Social security, personal injury.
I want to say. Thank you to Joel and Justin for their help. They are the best to have in your corner, when dealing with SSI. My first time ever using a lawyer for anything. The experience was great, there was constant contact, every step and process was explained. I have recommend them to family an...
Posted by Julie | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
The BEST!
I am so glad that I found Joel Thrift to represent me in my SSDI case. For starters, both he and his office staff (I worked with Justin) were incredibly responsive and competent. From the onset I felt that I had found someone who I could communicate well with and who was right on target with my own p...
Posted by Heather | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Best decision I could’ve made. Highly recommend!!
Going through the "system" for disability alone can be one of the hardest things to do, I know because I it happened to me. I was diagnosed with an inoperable diffused astrocytoma on my right front temporal lobe back in jul of 2016. After my dr deemed me unable to work due to my medical diagnosis. I ...
"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."
"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."
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2018
Selected for Membership as one of 10 Best Attorneys for Georgia, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018 - Present
Attorney, Joel Thrift Law LLC
2007 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Affleck and Gordon PC
2020 - Present
National Association of Social WorkersMember
2018 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
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confidential six figure settlement
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
International Affairs
2021
Social Security Income Limits
2012
The Affect of Social Security on Workers' Compensation Settlements
2022
2021
2018
2018
English
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Legal Guides
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