About

I am a management labor attorney active throughout the US, with over 43 years of experience. I have managed over 625 workplace fatalities and catastrophes, many instances of union activity  as well as working with them, hundreds of investigations for employers or their board, and just about every sort of employment law matter in construction and general industry. However, I love the intersection of workplace safety, fixing problems, and maintaining a good culture.

I founded   Fisher & Phillips, Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Group in our 47 Offices, and while still active in its direction, I handed off leadership to attorneys who far exceed my efforts growing the group. Pretty cool legacy.

I sit on committees in the National AGC as well as in the Georgia, Carolinas and other AGC Chapters. I am active in  and numerous trade groups and speak regularly at Georgia Tech, and to many Chambers.

I have written in or been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, MSNBC, Bloomberg BNA, NPR and numerous other publications.

I emphasize forthright dealings with the government  and focus on “doing the right thing,” which contributes to the desired client outcomes, even in tough negotiations and litigation. I strive to be creative in combining pro-employee practices, safety management and sound business practices to avoid legal claims. I have considerable experience in complex matters involving combustible dust or evaluating and rationalizing employer processes . I am active in the community, church and school activities, as a member of the Bar should be. My family and I especially focus on work with Atlanta’s Latino community.  I am a former full contact fighter and competitive distance runner, at least before my hips started complaining.