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Fletcher Beaumont Howard

also known as Beau Howard
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Avvo Rating9.9
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed for 18 years
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About Fletcher

I represent business in labor & employment matters, including:

  • FLSA compliance;
  • Development of pay practices and policies;
  • Proper classification of independent contractors and employees;
  • Proper classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt;
  • Defense of class-action, collective-action and single-plaintiff lawsuits;
  • Development of enforceable
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Practice areas

LitigationClass actionEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 60%

    I advise small and medium businesses concerning policies, procedures, audit employment practices, draft handbooks and policies, defend regulatory charges from the EEOC and DOL, and defend employment lawsuits related to discrimination, wages, leave, benefits, etc.

    11 years, 35 cases

  2. Class action: 20%

    I defend employment class and collective actions.

  3. Litigation: 20%

    I represent businesses in contract and business tort disputes.

    18 years, 55 cases

Languages spoken

German

Contact

Fox Rothschild LLP

1180 W. Peachtree St. NW Suite 2300
Atlanta, GA, 30309

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    GAActive Member in Good Standing 200511/20/2021
    VAAuthorized to Practice Law200302/13/2017
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers12
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
    "Legal Elite"​ - Labor and EmploymentGeorgia Trend Magazine2016
    "Legal Elite"​ - Labor and EmploymentGeorgia Trend Magazine2015
    Alternative Dispute Resolution Board -- Outstanding CounselorN/A2001
    Phi Beta KappaN/A2000
    Neilson ScholarshipN/A1999
    Bicentennial ScholarshipN/A1996
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerFox Rothschild LLP2019 - Present
    PartnerFreed Howard LLC2016 - Present
    AttorneyChamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Martin2004 - Present
    Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Richard SchellUnited States District Court, Eastern District of Texas2003 - 2004
    Law ClerkFinkelstein, Thompson & Loughran2003 - 2003
    Judicial InternUnited States Court of Federal Claims2002 - 2002
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Atlanta Bar AssociationMembership Committee2016 - Present
    United States Sailing AssociationMember2007 - Present
    Southern Off Road Biking AssociationMember2004 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Freed Howard LLCUPDATE: Sexual Orientation, Gender Norms, and Title VII2017
    Freed Howard LLCCan I Sue My Employees For Padding Their Timesheets?2017
    Freed Howard LLCData Security is a Human Resources Issue2017
    Freed Howard LLCStop! Don’t start paying overtime based on the DOL’s new overtime rule.2017
    Freed Howard LLCNSFW Facebook Rant Was Awful, But Not Awful Enough to Justify Firing2017
    Freed Howard LLCWill Your Company Be Sued For An Unfair Labor Practice Because Of Its Arbitration Agreement?2016
    Freed Howard LLCThe NLRB takes a 1-in-a-million shot in another Fifth Circuit appeal regarding class arbitration waivers2016
    Freed Howard LLCNLRB Contradicts Federal Court, Orders Hilton Hotels to Abandon Its Arbitration Agreement2016
    Freed Howard LLCHow to Avoid Uber’s $7.5 Million Mistake When Running Background Checks2016
    Freed Howard LLCNew DOL Rules Prevent Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Transgender Status2016
    SHRMViewpoint: How to Spot a Union Ambush2016
    Corporate Compliance InsightsNew DOL Guidance Seeks to Expand FLSA Liability to More “Joint” Employers2016
    Freed Howard LLCSexual Orientation Discrimination = Sex Stereotyping = Civil Rights Violation2016
    Freed Howard LLC9th Circuit: Arbitration Agreement w/ Class Action Waiver Violates the National Labor Relations Act2016
    Freed Howard LLCThe Ivy Tech Decision Puts Sexual Orientation Discrimination Back on the Table, Right? WRONG!2016
    Freed Howard LLCThe Overtime Reform & Enhancement Act Would Provide Relief For Businesses, But It’s Not Going to Pass2016
    Freed Howard LLCNLRB Contradicts Federal Court, Orders Hilton Hotels to Abandon Its Arbitration Agreement2016
    Workforce MagazineBe Prepared for an "Ambush" - A new NLRB rule shortens the time between a union petition and an election, but employers can gain advantages.2015
    Hydrocarbon ProcessingQuoted in Shortened Union Election Process Puts Pressure on Companies, Employees2015
    Oil & Gas MonitorThree Things That Keep Oil & Gas Executives Up at Night2015
    Inside Counsel7 Steps to Drafting Effective Written Agreements to Avoid Joint Employer Liability2015
    SHRMQuoted in NLRB: Class-Action Waiver Violated NLRA2014
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    George Washington University National Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor2003
    University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)BA - Bachelor of Arts2000
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Ward Communications 25th Anniversiary ConferenceUnion Avoidance Strategies2015
    Continuing Legal Education SeminarDrafting Effective Written Agreements and Corporate Practices to Avoid Joint Employer Liability2015
    Chamberlain Hrdlicka Tax ForumRunning the Independent Contractor Gauntlet2015

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    intelligent and trustworthy

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    Beau Howard is a very competent and extremely intelligent attorney. As a business partner and personal friend of Beau's I fully believe in his dedication and ability in his profession. I give him my full support.

    Go with Beau!

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    Beau is a very professional and adept attorney. His is very honest and kept the lines of communication open throughout the entire litigation process. I would recommend Beau to any of my family and friends and know that when I continue to work with him in the future, he will never disappoint. Best of luck!

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    Andrew Weiner, Litigation Attorney on May 5, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Beau is a fantastic and sharp lawyer. I highly recommend him.

    Lawyer Michael Richard Moebes

    Michael Moebes, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Beau Howard as a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for his clients!

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    Andrew Weiner, Litigation Attorney on May 5, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Beau is a fantastic and sharp lawyer. I highly recommend him.

    Lawyer Michael Richard Moebes

    Michael Moebes, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Beau Howard as a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for his clients!

    Lawyer Naomi Corinne Bryant Girardot

    Naomi Girardot, Unknown Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    Beau is a superb attorney who is dedicated to finding the best strategy possible for his clients. He impresses me daily with his deep understanding of the law, and has a great sense of humor to boot. Beau is a wonderful mentor, and a great advocate.

    Lawyer Anson Houston Asbury

    Anson Asbury, Litigation Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Beau is a smart and aggressive litigator, tirelessly focused on results and client satisfaction.

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    William Buchanan, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jul 16, 2007
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    Lukasz Sosnicki, Litigation Attorney on Jul 10, 2007
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    David Smagula, Litigation Attorney on Jun 29, 2007
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    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates $250-$325/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

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