Atty. Ernest LaMont Greer

Atty. Ernest LaMont Greer

Ernest Greer's practice consists of the representation of clients in various complex litigation matters, including class action litigation, construction, contracts (suits on account and guarantee/indemnity agreements), trademarks, products liability, employment, partnership disputes and other commercial litigation matters. Ernest has wide-ranging trial experience representing clients in multimillion-dollar actions in complex commercial litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Ernest LaMont Greer at a glance

Ernest LaMont Greer is a employment, business, class action, construction, and product liability attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1991) and Harvard University (—, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ernest Greer's practice consists of the representation of clients in various complex litigation matters, including class action litigation, construction, contracts (suits on account and guarantee/indemnity agreements), trademarks, products liability, employment, partnership disputes and other commercial litigation matters
  • Ernest has wide-ranging trial experience representing clients in multimillion-dollar actions in complex commercial litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Ernest LaMont Greer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest LaMont Greer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Ernest LaMont Greer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ernest LaMont Greer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Class Action

Ernest LaMont Greer is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Georgia →

Construction Law

Ernest LaMont Greer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →

Product Liability

Ernest LaMont Greer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 andnue, 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 Ernest LaMont Greer

Where is Ernest LaMont Greer's law office located?
Ernest LaMont Greer's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ernest LaMont Greer handle?
Ernest LaMont Greer focuses on employment, business, class action, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Ernest LaMont Greer go to law school?
Ernest LaMont Greer earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (—, 1988).
How can I contact Ernest LaMont Greer for a consultation?
You can contact Ernest LaMont Greer 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 Ernest LaMont Greer received?
Ernest LaMont Greer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1991
Harvard University
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Atlanta Daily World, "Attorney Ernest Greer Gives the Keys to Business Success," 2001
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Trend magazine, "40 Under 40: Meet Georgia's Rising Stars," 2002
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Report, "16 To Watch - On The Rise," 2003
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Atlanta Tribune magazine, "Law and Order," 2003
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — CATALYST magazine, "Supporting Atlanta's Minority Entrepreneurs," 2004
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Father of the Year," Father's Day Council, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Boss of the Year," Atlanta Chapter of NALS, Inc., 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "NFL Alumni 2007 Difference Maker Award," Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Who's Who in Law," 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Father of the Year," Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc., 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in Black Atlanta, 13th edition, 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "MCCA Rainmaker" Award, 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business to Business magazine, "IMPACT Leader" Award, 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Who's Who in Law and Accounting," 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Trend magazine, "Legal Elite," 2008-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2007-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers "Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia," 2011, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers "Rising Star," 2005-2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Atlanta Business Chronicle, "100 Most Influential Atlantans," 2012-2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Georgia, State Bar of Georgia

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