Atty. Joshua H. "Josh" Viau
Josh Viau is Of Counsel in the firm's Atlanta office. His practice focuses on representing companies in a variety of labor and employment matters including traditional labor relations matters and employment-related litigation.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About Joshua H. "Josh" Viau at a Glance
Joshua H. "Josh" Viau is a employment and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, Georgia Bar. Educated at Emory University (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joshua H. "Josh" Viau
- Josh Viau is Of Counsel in the firm's Atlanta office
- His practice focuses on representing companies in a variety of labor and employment matters including traditional labor relations matters and employment-related litigation
- Josh advises and represents management in traditional labor matters including arbitrations, unfair labor practice cases, union elections, contract negotiations, strikes, and alternative dispute resolution
- He also defends employers in litigation in the areas of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, compliance with leave and wage and hour laws and regulations, and employment-related contract disputes
- Josh’s experience includes guiding employers through reductions in force and individual employee separations to ensure that such actions are executed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and in a manner that minimizes risk
- Josh also provides clients with services aimed at compliance and litigation avoidance, including general human resources advice, creation and application of workplace policies and practices, training programs for management and employees, and workplace audits
- Josh works with a variety of national and local clients including employers in manufacturing, construction, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and retail
- He is the former Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Georgia State Bar and is active in several business groups
- Josh was selected to the Best Lawyers in America in 2016 and 2017, and was recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer since 2015 and Georgia Super Lawyer – Rising Star from 2006 through 2014
Practice Areas Explained
Joshua H. "Josh" Viau's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joshua H. "Josh" Viau 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.
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Civil Litigation in Atlanta
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Joshua H. "Josh" Viau
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 Joshua H. "Josh" Viau's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Joshua H. "Josh" Viau 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 Joshua H. "Josh" Viau 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 Joshua H. "Josh" Viau Handles in Atlanta
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