Gregory R. Fidlon

Gregory R. Fidlon is a distinguished Atlanta employment lawyer with over twenty-five years of experience advocating for both employees and employers. He has been recognized with top professional ratings, frequently appears as a legal commentator, and is known for his skill in complex employment disputes across Georgia and beyond.

Greg began his education with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Binghamton University in 1993 and became a licensed C.P.A. He later earned his Juris Doctor in 1998 from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as Senior Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. This strong academic foundation supports his in-depth legal and analytical skills.

Greg has focused exclusively on employment law, covering cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act, workplace discrimination and harassment claims, non-compete enforcement, severance negotiations, disability accommodations, wrongful termination, and Family and Medical Leave Act compliance. His practice also includes federal employee EEO matters, OSHA issues, unemployment hearings, and administrative representation before agencies such as the EEOC and DOL.

Greg has extensive litigation experience ranging from single-plaintiff actions to nationwide class actions. He is skilled in depositions, motion practice, trials, appeals, mediations, and arbitrations. Beyond litigation, he advises businesses on compliance, risk management, and policy drafting. He regularly prepares executive agreements, workplace handbooks, and restrictive covenant contracts while also conducting training and publishing on employment law topics.

Gregory R. Fidlon continues to be recognized for his dedication to employment law, his success in representing both workers and businesses, and his longstanding commitment to promoting fairness and compliance in the workplace. He has achieved significant results, including multimillion-dollar class action settlements and favorable resolutions in disability discrimination, retaliation, and contract disputes. His proven ability to negotiate, strategize, and advocate effectively has provided clients with meaningful outcomes in high-stakes matters. He remains active in professional organizations, bar associations, and workforce development initiatives in the Atlanta community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Attorney, Fidlon Legal, PC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Atlanta Bar Association
• Member, Cobb County Bar Association
• Member, DeKalb County Bar Association
• Member, North Fulton Bar Association
• Member, Sandy Springs Bar Association
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Society for Human Resource Management
• Board of Editors, Employment Law Strategist

Licensed State

• Georgia
• New York

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Binghamton University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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