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Biography
My practice focuses primarily on the areas of Employment and Labor Law, FLSA Minimum Wage and Overtime Litigation and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) litigation. I also have extensive experience in employee benefit disputes (e.g., pensions, group life insurance), forced labor and human trafficking, and various forms of illegal retaliation.
Much of my career has been dedicated to combatting misclassification and tip theft on behalf of nightclub and food service workers. In recent years, my focus has grown to include protection of employees from predatory employment contracts seeking to enforce illegal "tuition repayment" provisions (a/k/a "TRAPs," training repayment agreement provisions). I regularly work in federal courts throughout Georgia and nationwide, both at the trial and appellate levels.
Fighting for Overtime, Minimum Wages, and FMLA Leave are what I do BEST!
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 405-405 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 12 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Caldwell Bridgers & Benjamin, LLC
(404) 979-3170
Fax
1425-A Dutch Valley Place NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324
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Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Fights and wins
Matthew is phenomenal to have as representation. I cannot speak highly enough about Matthew. What I thought was an impossible case, he handled it with surgical precision.
Posted by Kevin | May 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Knowledgeable and Helpful Lawyer
Helped with a case that had been plaguing me for years. Most other attorneys I talked to wanted more time and effort to manage the case, but Mr. Herrington found a way to balance my limited checkbook and the legal matters at hand If you're looking for someone who can be earnest and knows the ins a...
Posted by Denzel | March 7, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
The best attorney I know
He helped me settle a dispute over my former employers demanding unjust money from me. Whenever I called him he would immediately answer and resolved whatever questions I have. Communication was perfect and I could not have asked for a better lawyer.
Posted by Chasity | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
He won my case against a place I use to work for that didn’t pay me or let me take breaks. He is an amazing lawyer I highly recommend him and if need be I would definitely hire him again!
Posted by Tiffany | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney!
Mr. Herrington was hired to help get compensation from my past employer or did not pay over time pay like they should have! Mr. Herrington and the other attorneys worked very hard to get me and 2 other past employees what we deserved! I would highly recommend him and his firm. He is excellent. Thank ...
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"Matthew is a strong advocate for his clients. I had the pleasure of working against him on a case. He was sharp and relentless. However, we have remained friends, which is always the sign of a great attorney."
"I know Matthew from law school, and we have maintained personal and professional contact since then. It is rare that you find someone who is so interested, hardworking, and exceptional in a practice area. Matthew is an excellent attorney, and I know that he serves his clients well."
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Experience
Honors
2010
John Alton Hosch, Lumpkin, and Law School Assoc. Scholarships, University of Georgia School of Law
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Of Counsel, DeLong Caldwell Bridgers Fitzpatrick & Benjamin, LLC
2020 - 2021
Senior Associate Attorney, DeLong Caldwell Bridgers Fitzpatrick & Benjamin, LLC
2014 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Delong, Caldwell, Bridgers, Fitzpatrick & Benjamin
2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Smith Collins, LLC
2011 - 2013
Law Clerk (Part-Time), The Pate Law Firm
Associations
National Employment Lawyers Association - Georgia Affiliate
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Raines v. Top H Enterprises, LLC, 1:24-cv-03954-LMM (N.D. Ga.)
Judgment in favor of plaintiff for a total of approximately $94,000. The case involved failure to pay minimum wage, tip stealing, and tax fraud of a tipped restaurant worker.
McKinley v. Club Miami, LLC et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-05737-AT (N.D. Ga.)
Settlement for $27,000
Fortuno et al. v. YPL Enterprise, LLC et al., Case No. 1:21-cv-02217-SCJ (N.D. Ga.),
Judgment for $147K in favor of the Plaintiffs
Kelley v. La Scala Mediterranean Bistro, LLC et al, Case No. 4:23-cv-00006-WMR (N.D. Ga.)
Settlement for $40,000
Fowler et al. v. OSP Prevention Group, Inc. et al., Appeal No. 19-12277 (11th Cir.)
Grant of summary judgment to Defendants REVERSED; Denial of summary judgment to Plaintiffs REVERSED
Hurst v. Youngelson et al.
Settled for $430,000
Weakland et al. v. Unique Refinishers, Inc.
Settled for $165,000
Greene v. Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Summary judgment granted to plaintiff on overtime exemption issue. Confidential settlement.
Wilson et al. v. 1400 Northside Drive, Inc. et al.
$800,000 judgment in favor of Plaintiffs
Moore v. Americus Restaurant Group, Inc., 1:17-cv-107-WLS (M.D. Ga.)
Settled
Dean v. 1715 Northside Drive, Inc. et al.
Case settled for $100,000
Mayes v. 1715 Northside Drive, Inc. et al.
Case settled for $50,000
Martin v. Jobo's, Inc. d/b/a BJ Roosters
After a bench trial, the court awarded our client $67K, plus attorney's fees, which was 100% of the damages he sought. This result forced the Defendant to settle a second case against another of our firm's clients for the full value of his claims.
FLSA minimum wage case settled
Settled
Obtained dismissal of discrimination lawsuit
All claims dismissed
FLSA Minimum Wage
Settled
Wrongful Foreclosure Dismissal Reversed
Reversed
Minimum wage litigation
Settlement in high 5-figures within 4 months of client's first contact
Class Certification of FLSA Collective
Employment benefits litigation
Case favorably settled in a matter of weeks, even though the policy had already been paid out to another party
Minimum wage settlement
Settled favorably without litigation in less than one month
Pregnancy discrimination matter settled pre-suit
Settled for over $50,000
Denied Pension Benefits Reinstated
Settled confidentially
Education
2013
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Harvard University
MA - Masters
2004
Florida State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
NELA-GA Annual Employment Law Seminar
Fair Labor Standards Act Caselaw Update
2021
NELA-GA Annual Employment Law Seminar
Fair Labor Standards Act Caselaw Update
2018
NELA-GA Annual Employment Law Seminar
Motions for Directed Verdict in the Plaintiff's Employment Law Case (Panel Chair)
Publications
2018
Fulton County Daily Report
Swinging Richards' Male Strippers Awarded $800K in Unpaid Wages
Languages
Russian
Portuguese
Activity
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