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

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

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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 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 ...immediately applied SSI disability assistance during my most unimaginable devastating life altering diagnosis that forever changed my life with no signs of healing due to the side effects experienced of my inoperable brain tumor. I was positive that the decision would be made immediate with A favorable decision. But for the next 2 years I was continually denied Which I followed Up with appeal after appeal with no change in their findings. I was getting nowhere and losing all hope Of receiving a favorable decision I decided I need further legal aid. I was referred to Joel Thrift by a former client and family. I decided immediately during the initial consultation that this was the attorney for me to help win my disability case. His knowledge and experience of the ins and outs of all the loop holes was signs of a win in my case. Joel Thrifts Law firm and his team stayed in close contact and anytime I needed something Or help understanding something they got back to me in a timely manner. IL on my winning team! Undoubtedly the best decision I could’ve ever made. Thank you for doing everything you could to get the decision I’ve been aiming for for years. I Highly recommended The Joel Thrift law firm.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Best Lawyer for Disability

Joel Thrift did an excellent job representing me during my disability case. He was professional and very knowledgeable throughout. His assistant Justine was always very helpful. I was denied twice before reaching out to Joel thrift. He was encouraging and honest from the first day. His knowledge of ...the laws instilled confidence that I was making the right decision using his office. I would highly recommend him for your disability case. I can not thank Joel thrift enough for all he did.

Posted by Tisha | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney!!!

Joel, thanks for all of your help in my time of need. You really came through for me!!! Your knowledge and assistance was very much appreciated!!!

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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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