About Amanda
Biography
Amanda A. Farahany is the managing partner at Barrett & Farahany, LLP. She has spent her career pursuing civil justice for her clients and her community, representing individuals in matters of libel, overtime, employment law, and sexual harassment litigation. In addition to her work as an Atlanta employment lawyer, she also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Emory Law School, where she teaches Advanced Trial Advocacy. She is proud to be an award-winning attorney, having been recognized by institutions such as Georgia Super Lawyers, National Advocates, Martindale-Hubbell, and the American Registry. To schedule your complimentary consultation, call their offices today!
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
27 years | 1,000 cases
27 years | 1,000 cases
27 years | 1,000 cases
27 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
40%-40%
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Licensed in Georgia for 27 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 17 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Barrett & Farahany
3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA, 30326
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Amanda Amy Farahany's Reviews
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Posted by Dwayne Locke | January 10, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Wrongful termination
I was terminated and was out of work for 14 month. The union president fought hard for me to get reinstated after i was not guilty of any violations. I was denied unemployment the entire time i was terminated. After the 14 month investigation i was rehired. I did get my supervisor position back as w...
Amanda Amy Farahany's Lawyer Endorsements
"Amanda Farahany is an outstanding attorney devoted to obtaining the best results for her clients. Amanda is innovative in her work, a leader in employment law, and well respected for her trial skills. I have known Ms. Farahany for over a decade and endorse her for the excellent service she provides to those with employment related issues."
"Amanda is a passionate and articulate advocate for her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to anyone in Georgia."
"I endorse Amanda Farahany. I have known Amanda for many years and taught on programs with her. She is an outstanding, thorough, respected lawyer. She has a passion for her clients and has always put her clients first. I would recommend her to colleagues, clients and friends without hesitation."
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Rising Star Super Lawyer since 2005, Super Lawyers
N/A
Top 100 Lawyers in Employment Law, National Advocates
N/A
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Adjunt Faculty Professor of Advanced Trial Advocacy, Emory University School Of Law
1998 - Present
Managing Partner, Barrett & Farahany
1997 - 1998
Law Clerk, Georgia Court of Appeals
Associations
2011 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationBoard Member - Labor and Employment
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeCo-chair of the Wage & Hour Committee
1998 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)Past President
Fellow of the National College of Advocacy
Member
Member
2005 - 2009
American Association of JusticeCo-Chair: Inadequate Security Litigation Group
2003 - 2004
Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers SectionPresident
2003 - 2004
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers FoundationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
$1.5 Million
Largest verdict in the nation
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
Building a Successful Personal Injury Practice- Employment Claims,
2012
Women in Mediation, Arbitation and Negotiation
2012
Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation
Publications
2004
2003
2003
Languages
English
Spanish
Farsi
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Is lunch breaks required in Georgia?
12 Aug 2019
What happens if your separation notice is blank?
03 Aug 2019
Is it illegal to not be paid time and a half?
16 Jul 2019