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Auden Lewis Grumet
also known as Auden L. Grumet, Auden Grumet
About Auden
Biography
Consumer Rights & Construction Litigation Attorney
Over the course of my 20 year legal career, I have acted as legal counsel in hundreds of cases and disputes or various types, ranging from simple breach of contract actions in Small Claims (Magistrate) Court, to multi-party actions in Superior Court to complex Class Actions in Federal Court. Currently my practice is primarily devoted to Construction/Real Estate law and litigation (e.g. liens, breach of contract and related claims/disputes between businesses as well as consumers) and Consumer Rights/Credit litigation (e.g. Truth in Lending Act [TILA], Fair Credit Reporting/Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Acts [FCRA/FACTA], Fair Debt Collection Practices Act [FDCPA], Fair Credit Billing Act [FCBA], Consumer Leasing Act [Regulation Z], Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act [RESPA], Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act [HOEPA], Home Affordable Modification Program [HAMP], Making Homes Affordable Program [MHA], Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ["Dodd-Frank"], Telephone Consumers Protection Act [TCPA], Junk Fax Prevention Act [JFPA] and related Federal Consumer Protection laws as well as those applicable in the State of Georgia.
Before starting my own firm, I practiced as a Litigation Associate at one of the nation's largest firms, Epstein, Becker & Green, representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in complex commercial disputes. Prior to that, I was a Litigation Associate with one of Atlanta's oldest law firms, Greer, Klosik & Daugherty (GKD)[its name has since expanded], where I began my legal career. At GKD I handled primarily Insurance Defense matters, but I was also involved in a handful of plaintiff's personal injury cases. It was there that I developed the core foundation of my civil litigation experience; during the first few years of practice, I took or defended scores of depositions and was fortunate enough to have my first opportunity to act as lead counsel in a number of jury trials throughout the state.
On a non-professional level, I devote a significant portion of my free time to road bicycling, and over the last eight years I have become an avid recreational/competitive cyclist and occasionally participate in cycling races throughout the state. I hold a Category 4/5 USCA Road Cycling License and as of 2008 was ranked 67th in the state in my age group. I am a Member of both CycleWorks [a/k/a North Ga. Cycling Association] and Dunwoody Cycling and frequently attend various Group Rides around the state.
I am also an avid tennis player [USTA 4.0], alpine skier, backpacker [I have hiked all sections of the GA AT, the Benton MacKaye Trail and many other trails in the SE] and competitive pool (billiards) player, and have won numerous tournaments in the latter over the years. I own two Pugs - my only "children" - and am a vocal proponent of Animal Rights and Environmental/Wilderness Protection [to name just a few], sometimes becoming involved with various causes related thereto. I am or have been a Member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), Atlanta Lawyers Club, the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), ACLU, Dunwoody North Civic Assoc., Open Dekalb, Inc.; F.O.R. Dekalb County, Inc., Rails to Trails, P.A.T.H., USA Cycling, Sierra Club and the Appalachian Trial Conservatory.
PLEASE NOTE: Free consultations subject to scheduling availability and do not mean free legal advice - I will not offer legal advice without an attorney-client relationship. The idea here is to determine if your matter falls within my practice area.
Practice Areas
19
Practice Areas
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
28 years | 500 cases
Litigation
20%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Consumer Protection
15%
28 years
Credit Repair
10%
28 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 295-310 per hour
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 28 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Auden L. Grumet, LLC
1720 Peachtree St., N.W., North Tower, Suite 332, Atlanta, GA, 30309
The Law Office of Auden L. Grumet, LLC
[email protected] - Contact Me for Mailing Address, NOTE: See website disclaimer re: "credit repair" & CRO Act!, Atlanta (I do not offer "credit repair" per se), GA
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Auden Lewis Grumet's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Logical, ethical, just a good guy.
He's a good guy who did not take an opportunity to milk me out of thousands of dollars....instead he choose the ethical-moral path and advised me not to pursue a doomed case.
Posted by David | May 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Responsive
I am an attorney in another state and needed local counsel to assist me with a case in Georgia, Auden has a sharp legal mind and impressive intellect, and he was always extremely responsive and easy to work with. Perhaps most importantly, he helped to achieve a favorable outcome in the matter an...
Posted by David | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best Attorney I've Ever Had!
Mr Grumet is one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with. Very smart and extremely well-versed in the law. He ran rings around the opposing counsel and forced them to settle for far less than they were trying to get. Highly recommended. It's a real shame such a good legal mind is going into ret...
Posted by Scott | June 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent outcome
I had been in quite a fued with my primary mortgage company who had inaccurately reported negative credit reporting to teh credit agencies regarding my account. I had tried to resolve the issue on my own with no luck. i contacted Auden, explained the situation. after months of correspondence with ...
Posted by Brian | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Auden L Grumet- contact him for Attorney needs!
I cannot say enough about how Auden Grumet helped me with my situation. From the very beginning, Auden was very professional, responsive and dedicated to resolve my case. Auden kept me in the loop on all correspondence with the opposing counsel and would continuously consult me on my options. My s...
Auden Lewis Grumet's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Auden is a thorough and driven attorney, highly capable, and commited to his clients. All of his written presentations were well researched, systematic, and exhaustive. Any prospective and existent clients can expect his complete dedication to their concerns."
Christopher Simon
Construction and development lawyer | Aug 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Auden for 12 years and his tenaciousness during litigation is unmatched. For difficult cases involving complex construction issues you would be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable and devoted trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Auden is very well versed in real estate litigation. Auden is passionate about his clients/cases."
"Auden is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is well versed in his practice area and communicative, and I would be pleased to work with him again in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. Auden is a zealous advocate, fully committed to to his practice areas, and highly knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer. I referred clients of mine to Auden who were having terrible problems with their Homeowners Association. Auden came in strongly and handled the issue successfully and quickly. My clients were thrilled with Auden, his knowledge and skill, and the seeming ease with which he handled the entire situation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Auden. If you are looking for a dedicated and passionate attorney who goes the extra mile for you then without a doubt Auden is the right choice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Grumet is an excellent lawyer. He has an acute interest in maintaining his knowledge of the development and evolution of legal issues. To his clients he is caring and accessible. To the legal system he is ever mindful of his responsibilities. To fellow members of the bar he is professional when in opposition and unselfish to those who need his advice and assistance with issues. He is known to be an indefatigable worker. I am confident in his ability to handle clients I would refer and am comfortable with any comments I solicit from him concerning my own cases. His sense of justice is palpable."
"Auden is a well-respected member of Atlanta's legal community, offering assistance to fellow lawyers and clients alike. I have found that he is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of debt collection, debt settlement and pursuing FDCPA claims."
"I've never worked with an attorney as organized and proficient in the rules of litigation and civil procedure as Auden Grumet. On top of that, Auden's professional manner from day one in working with him was truly impressive. I've taken several things that I learned from opposing Auden (including the way in which you should treat opposing counsel) and applied them to my own personal practice. Auden is a pleasure to work with and a true professional. For efficient resolution that most clients desire, there is no better attorney than Auden Grumet."
"Auden Grumet is an excellent lawyer with outstanding credentials and background. He is thoroughly knowledgeable of the law and is diligent in his representaion of his clients. I endorse Auden Grumet with enthusiasm."
"Auden is known for his zealous representation of clients who are in financial peril. If a client is having problems with debt collectors or mortgage issues, I know that Auden would provide them with the highest level of advocacy. It is my pleasure to endorse him"
"I endorse this lawyer. Knows his fields well."
"As a fellow attorney, I know of Auden's expertise in assisting clients who are dealing with violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and other mortgage and consumer debt issues. He knows the law, he is aggressive, and he fears no one. His clients are well served to have him on their side."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very bright and is at the forefront of developing the law in Georgia on mortgage litigation against overreaching lenders."
"Auden is a brilliant business litigator. His work ethic, preparation and strategy separate him from other lawyers in his practice area. When I have a client, friend or a family member with a business litigation matter, I always send them to Auden because they are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. i worked with Auden about a dozen years ago on a very complex dispute between several physicians in a practice - the kind of dispute I refer to as "Clash of the Titans". Auden was great to work with and was extremely diligent in trying to resolve the situation. I've since come to know him better and develop an appreciation for his intellect, his devotion to his clients, and his concern for the judicial system as a whole. I highly recommend Auden for any contractual matter or litigation. Mike Rosenthal, Sandy Springs, GA"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Grumet has an excellent appreciation for consumer financial matters."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1999 - 2002
Litigation Associate, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
1997 - 1998
Litigation Attorney, Greer, Klosik, Daugherty, Swank and McCune
Associations
2012 - Present
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember, Membership Committe
2012 - Present
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember
2012 - Present
GTLA [GA Trial Lawyers Association]Member
2010 - Present
U.S. District Court, Middle District of GAMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)Member
2006 - Present
North Georgia Cycling AssociationTeam Member
2005 - Present
Rails to TrailsMember
2005 - Present
USA CyclingMember
2005 - Present
P.A.T.H.Member
2005 - Present
Dunwoody CyclingMember
2002 - Present
Real Property Law Section, GA State BarMember
2000 - Present
Open Dekalb, Inc.
1998 - Present
U.S. District Court, ND GAMember
1998 - Present
Dunwoody North Civic AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
1998 - Present
Consumer Law Section, GA State BarMember
1997 - Present
Sierra ClubMember
1997 - Present
Georgia Court of AppealsMember
1997 - Present
Young Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1995 - Present
Appalachian Trail ConservatoryMember
1999 - 2009
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2002
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Brookstone HOA v. Clients
Settlement Pending
Tynan v. Revo Media et al.
Settled
Discover v. Harris
Dismissed!
US Bank National Assoc. v. Banks
Pending
McCurdy et al. v. Lexis-Nexis, Fulton County et al.
Ongoing
Chase v. Desormot
Settled
Mendelson v. Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc.
Pending
The Brand Banking Co. v. Soto v. MCV Arbors I et al.
Settled
Stroman v. BOA, Equifax, Experian & TransUnion et al.
Prevailed on BOA's Motion to Dismiss in April 2012; settlements reached with all CRA Defendants; settlement with BOA reached in July 2012
TK Electric, Inc. v. Xu & Zhang
Settled
JCC Construction & Design v. Xu & Zhang
Settled
Allied Paving v. Xu and Zhang
Settled
Ehrlich Electric, LLC v. Royal Crown Properties, LLC
Judgment in Plaintiff's Favor
Thalheim v. Evans & SPOOFEM.com, LLC
Settlement, Favorable to Plaintiff
Peppers/Air Mechanical, Inc v. Hall/Bottom of the Cup, et al.
Mixed
Ananth, Inc. et al. v. Next Level Petroleum, LLC
Confidential Settlement
Lawson v. Carl Black Automotive Group, WFS Financial Services, Inc. et al.
Confidential Settlement
Gross v. We Finance Cars, Inc. et al.
Favorable Settlement for Plaintiff
Grumet v. Equifax, Experian, TransUnion et al.
Confidential Settlement Agreement
Rosenthal v. United Van Lines et al.
Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Denied
Smith v. Snyder
Defense Verdict [I was counsel for defendant]
Norman v. Boswell
Defense Verdict [I was counsel for defendant]
Atkinson v. Merchants Employee Benefits, et al.
Pending
Delta Electric, Inc. v. Bottom of the Cup, et al.
Favorable Settlement
Delta Electric, Inc. v. JEM Development et al.
Judgment for Plaintiff - for All Relief Sought
Education
1994
Rollins College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
Real Property Foreclosures
Consumer Protection Alphabet Soup: FCRA, FDCPA, TILA & RESPA Issues & Residential Real Property Foreclosures
2012
First Annual Residential Mortgage & Foreclosure Crisis Summit
Residential Mortgage & Foreclosure Crisis
2011
Sustaining a Solo Law Practice: Getting Clients & Getting Ahead
Sustaining a Solo Law Practice
Publications
2014
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
Consumer Protection Alphabet Soup: FCRA, FDCPA, TILA & RESPA Issues & Residential Real Property Foreclosures
2012
Fulton County Daily Report
Action and Reflection Go Hand in Hand for Atlanta Litigator
2009
The Atlanta Lawyer
The Three-Door Problem As Narrative: A Groundhog Day Perspective
Languages
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers