Matt Simpson is an associate in the Atlanta office. He represents management in all areas of labor and employment law in state and federal courts as well as before state and federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and United States Department of Labor. A significant portion of his practice focuses on wage and hour law, emphasizing issues relating to minimum wage, overtime, timekeeping, and garnishments. Matt also represents employers in discrimination and harassment claims, and counsels clients regarding day-to-day employment and wage-hour issues. This includes extensive supervisor training as well as preparing sound employment policies and pay plans. He is a member of the Firm's Dealership Practice Group. While at Emory University School of Law, Matt was Symposium Editor of the Emory Law Journal. He received the 2007 Georgia State Bar Labor and Employment Law Award and was listed in the 2011, 2012 and 2013 editions of Georgia Super Lawyers – Rising Stars.
Representative Work
Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Defeat Single Plaintiff's Attempt to Certify FCRA Class Action
Appellate Confirmation that Clark Atlanta University Has No Legal Obligation to Pay Bonuses
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
Recognition
Seven Fisher & Phillips Attorneys Listed in "Georgia Super Lawyers 2011"
March 2, 2011