Amanda Farahany | Atlanta Employment Lawyer
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1100 Peachtree Street
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Atlanta, GA 30309
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In addition to our Atlanta location, Barrett & Farahany has a second location serving employees in the South Georgia area.
Our Savannah office is located at at 7 E. Congress Street, Suite 611A, Savannah, GA 31401-3337.
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About Amanda
Amanda Farahany is the managing partner at the Atlanta law firm of Barrett & Farahany.
For almost two decades, Barrett & Farahany, has proven success representing individuals in employment claims. The firm's cases are regularly followed in the press, have impacted societal change, and have given clients a voice. Our lawyers specialize in executive compensation, FMLA, overtime, sexual harassment, and discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, national origin, pregnancy or disability. Our attorneys represent employees from all walks of life, from the C-level executive to the blue collar worker.
If you have a situation that requires the expertise of experienced and accomplished attorneys, contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation and case evaluation with one of our attorneys.
Our firm specializes in private sector employment disputes, and we represent individuals who have been employed by companies within the private sector. We do not currently handle public public or government employment matters, but, we do represent employees in whistleblowing claims related to fraud, waste, and abuse of government money.
For a complimentary consultation about your employment issue, call 404-487-0910.
Experience
Adjunt Professor of Advanced Trial Advocacy
Emory University School Of Law
2010 - present
Atlanta, GA
Admission
Georgia
1998
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Amanda is a Fellow in the Lawyer’s Foundation of Georgia. Membership in the Fellows Program is an honor which recognizes lawyers whose public and private careers demonstrate outstanding legal abilities and a devotion to their communities.
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In addition to her law practice, Amanda currently serves as co-chair of the American Association of Justice Wage and Hour Litigation Group and on the Board of the Atlanta Bar Association Labor and Employment Section.
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Amanda has previously served as the president of the Atlanta Council for Younger Lawyers; president of the National Employment Lawyers Association, Georgia Chapter; member of the Executive Committee to the Atlanta Bar Association; member of the Advisory Council to the National Crime Victim Bar Association; and on the Boards of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Crime Victim Advocacy Council, State Bar of Georgia Younger Lawyers Division, and several domestic violence and women’s rights organizations.
Honors / Awards
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Amanda has also been recognized through numerous awards and achievements. She is listed as one the National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers in Employment Law. Amanda has been awarded Super Lawyer – an award which acknowledges the top lawyers in Georgia as chosen by Georgia Super Lawyers and through the independent research of Law & Politics each year. She has been chosen as a Best Employment Lawyer, as well as bringing the firm to Best Law Firm status by U.S. News & World Report. Georgia Trend has also recognized her as a top lawyer. In addition, she is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and chosen by the American Registry as one of the North American Top Attorney. A sought after speaker and commentator, Amanda has been featured as a legal thought leader in publications and news segments, including a two-night special on CBS Atlanta News on a Survival Guide for the First 24 Hours After Losing Your Job and multiple other news stations and stories.
Notable Work
Publications
Amanda has spoken and has been published extensively on litigating cases for civil justice for crime victims, sexual assault and employment cases, including for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the American Association for Justice, the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia’s Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the National Employment Lawyers Association. In addition, Amanda has been an invited faculty member for the Emory School of Law Trial Advocacy Program. Recently, Amanda was one of a selected few employment lawyers asked to serve on the Eleventh Circuit Committee to revise the Pattern Jury Instructions on employment related issues.
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
[Amanda A. Farahany] We tried a case to verdict last year in which a client's employer falsely reported to a newspaper that the client was demoted for poor performance. The jury found in favor of our client, clearing his name after many years, and awarding him $1.5 million for the harm to his reputation.
How did you build a successful practice?
[Amanda A. Farahany] We ensure that every person who has an employment problem has an opportunity to speak directly with an attorney, at no charge, and that they receive legal advice about their situation. In addition, we believe that every person has the right to go to trial in their case, and we fight for our clients' ability to do so on multiple fronts.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
[Amanda A. Farahany] A track record of good results. Responsiveness to the client.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
[Amanda A. Farahany] When the federal court knows the lawyers on the case, the client is more likely to get a better result.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
[Amanda A. Farahany] Regardless of whether we are able to take a case, we spend up to 20 minutes with each prospective client during which we identify the legal issues involved in their case and explain their rights and remedies.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
[Amanda A. Farahany] After we gather some initial background information, we will ask you to describe the issue you're having at work, including any documentation you may have and any witnesses you know of who might be helpful.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
[Amanda A. Farahany] We are the largest law firm of lawyers dedicated solely to protecting the rights of employees in Georgia. Despite that, we provide a very personal approach to each person. A team of lawyers and staff work with the client on every case to ensure that the client's rights are fully protected, and we make it a priority to keep the client informed and involved.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
[Amanda A. Farahany] Being able to help a client get back on their feet after they have lost their job and their ability to care for themselves and their family, as well as holding corporations and individuals accountable for improper behavior.
Are you involved in your community?
[Amanda A. Farahany] Yes, and I also do work in Haiti, bringing running water to communities there by installing wells throughout the country in areas with the greatest need. I've also had a community center built for the village of Vialet - the center is named "Justice at Work" and was achieved with the help of many donations in the Atlanta area, including those of several local attorneys.
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Founded 2001
Barrett & Farahany Highlights
Employment
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20
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