Atty. William D. Flatt
William D. Flatt, P.E., Esq. maintains a national and international construction law, litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice, which includes advising and representing general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and owners in aggressive prosecution and defense of claims.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 35+ Years Experience
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About William D. Flatt at a Glance
William D. Flatt is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Flatt & Dale, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, construction, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1991) and Auburn University (B.C.E. University, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia American Bar Association (Member, Forum on the Construction Industry) American Society of Civil Engineers National Society of Professional Engineers. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William D. Flatt
- William D. Flatt, P.E., Esq. maintains a national and international construction law, litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice, which includes advising and representing general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and owners in aggressive prosecution and defense of claims
- Mr. Flatt has a wealth of construction experience as an engineer and attorney
- He has written a number of articles on construction issues that have been published as chapters to books, in professional publications and national journals
- Mr. Flatt also serves as general counsel to a number of trade associations serving various segments of the construction industry
- He has been recognized and named as a Georgia “Super Lawyer” in the Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Super Lawyers publication
- Prior to practicing law, Mr. Flatt earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering from University of Kansas in 1985, where he was a graduate instructor and recipient of the Wiley Fellowship
- He received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Auburn University in 1982, where he was presented with the First Alternate for Outstanding Engineering Graduate Award
- In 1991, Mr. Flatt earned his Juris Doctorate, with high honors, from Memphis State University, where he served as Managing Editor of Memphis State University Law Review and was recipient of the Sam Myar Memorial Scholarship
- Although no longer a practicing engineer, he held professional engineering licenses in Georgia and Alabama and received the Quality Spotlight Award from former employer, Burns & McDonnell Engineering
- Mr. Flatt holds bar admissions in both trial and appellate courts of Georgia to practice law throughout the Northern and Middle Federal District Courts of Georgia and the Eleventh United States Circuit Court of Appeals
- Chi Epsilon
- Tau Beta Pi
- Managing Editor, 1990-1991 and Member, 1989-1991, Memphis State University Law Review
- Professional Engineer
Practice Areas Explained
William D. Flatt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Flatt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Trademark Law in Atlanta
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Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William D. Flatt is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Construction Law in Atlanta
William D. Flatt is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →
Civil Litigation in Atlanta
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William D. Flatt is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Government & Administrative Law in Atlanta
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William D. Flatt is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose William D. Flatt
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 William D. Flatt's practice in the field of trademark, business, construction, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William D. Flatt brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, business, and construction, William D. Flatt 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 William D. Flatt 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 William D. Flatt Handles in Atlanta
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