Atty. David Paul Thatcher

Atty. David Paul Thatcher

Mr. David Paul Thatcher is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment discrimination, wage and hour law and 4 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (470) 893-8581

Profile Summary

About David Paul Thatcher at a glance

David Paul Thatcher is a Shareholder based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, tax, trade secrets, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh (1991). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1991) and Mercer University (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Paul Thatcher is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment discrimination, wage and hour law and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Mercer University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

David Paul Thatcher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Paul Thatcher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

David Paul Thatcher is one of 6,573 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Paul Thatcher is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Trade Secrets

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Wage & Hour Disputes

David Paul Thatcher is one of 4,433 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Paul Thatcher

Where is David Paul Thatcher's law office located?
David Paul Thatcher's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Paul Thatcher handle?
David Paul Thatcher focuses on discrimination, employment, tax, trade secrets, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David Paul Thatcher practiced law?
David Paul Thatcher has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David Paul Thatcher go to law school?
David Paul Thatcher earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact David Paul Thatcher for a consultation?
You can contact David Paul Thatcher directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Paul Thatcher received?
David Paul Thatcher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mercer University
- 1991
B.S.
Mercer University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh
Admitted: 1991

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