Atty. Laurance D. Pless

Atty. Laurance D. Pless

Staff, N.C. Law Review 1979-1980.

Atlanta Atlanta 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (470) 905-1794 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Laurance D. Pless at a glance

Laurance D. Pless is a Shareholder based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Pless & Sauro, PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980) and U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1980) and Asheville School (Duke University, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Staff, N.C
  • Law Review 1979-1980
  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Member, Holderness Moot Court Bench
  • Named Super Lawyer by Atlanta Magazine (Mergers and Acquisitions, 2004-2010)
  • Member, Board of Trustees, 2002- and Vice Chair, 2005-2013, Chairman, 2014-, Asheville School
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Atlanta Girls' School, 2011-2014
  • Member, Board of Visitors, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2001-2005
  • Member, U.S
  • Supreme Court Bar, 2001-

Practice Areas Explained

Laurance D. Pless's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurance D. Pless handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Laurance D. Pless is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Contracts

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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 Laurance D. Pless

Where is Laurance D. Pless's law office located?
Laurance D. Pless's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Pless & Sauro, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurance D. Pless handle?
Laurance D. Pless focuses on contracts, employment, business, m&a, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Laurance D. Pless practiced law?
Laurance D. Pless has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Laurance D. Pless go to law school?
Laurance D. Pless earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (Duke University, 1971).
How can I contact Laurance D. Pless for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Laurance D. Pless received?
Laurance D. Pless's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1980
Duke University
Asheville School
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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