Atty. Brett E. Coburn
Brett Coburn is a partner who concentrates his practice on employment litigation and counseling. He regularly litigates employment discrimination and retaliation cases, as well as wage and hour cases under the FLSA and various state laws.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About Brett E. Coburn at a Glance
Brett E. Coburn is a employment and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brett E. Coburn
- Brett Coburn is a partner who concentrates his practice on employment litigation and counseling
- He regularly litigates employment discrimination and retaliation cases, as well as wage and hour cases under the FLSA and various state laws
- He has extensive experience litigating cases involving breach of employment contracts, violation of non-competition and other restrictive covenants, misappropriation of trade secrets, defamation, breach of employee duties, tortious interference and related customer and employee raiding claims
- He also litigates cases involving claims against public accommodations under Title III of the ADA
- In addition to litigation, Brett's practice includes drafting and advising clients regarding employment agreements, restrictive covenants and separation agreements
- counseling employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws
- assisting employers in identifying and reducing risks associated with their hiring processes
- minimizing exposure during reductions in force
- assisting federal contractors in affirmative action compliance
- defending against EEOC, OFCCP and U.S
- Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division investigations and audits
- and advising on employment-related issues arising in corporate transactions
Practice Areas Explained
Brett E. Coburn's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett E. Coburn handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Employment Law in Atlanta
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Brett E. Coburn is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Civil Litigation in Atlanta
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Brett E. Coburn
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brett E. Coburn's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Brett E. Coburn can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Brett E. Coburn attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brett E. Coburn Handles in Atlanta
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