Gregory R. Fidlon
email: gfidlon@hipeslaw.com
direct: 770.807.0083


B.S., Binghamton University, 1993
J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1998

• Admitted to U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
• Admitted Pro Hac Vice to numerous courts nationwide

• American Bar Association; Labor and Employment Law Section, Employee Rights and Responsibilities Committee, Equal Employment Opportunity Committee
• State Bar of Georgia
• Atlanta Bar Association
• Society for Human Resource Management
• Board of Editors, Employment Law Strategist
• Board of Directors, Spectrum Technical Institute


Introduction

Greg Fidlon has over ten years of experience representing and advising clients in all aspects of the employment relationship, including discrimination claims, employment contracts, employee discipline and termination, restrictive covenants, compliance with disability and medical leave laws, wage and overtime disputes, violation of health and safety regulations, and other alleged statutory, regulatory and common law violations. Greg has handled cases of all sizes, from single-employee disputes to nationwide class actions. He previously worked at Kaye Scholer LLP, a large national firm based in New York, as well as the Atlanta offices of Dow Lohnes PLLC, and Ashe, Rafuse & Hill, LLP.

Greg regularly represents employees and employers in state and federal courts throughout the country in individual and class actions brought under Titles II and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as related state and federal law causes of action. Greg is experienced in all aspects of litigation, including drafting and responding to pleadings, memoranda of law and discovery requests, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, trials and appeals. Greg also has extensive experience handling arbitrations and mediations and dealing with administrative agencies, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

In addition to his litigation work, Greg regularly negotiates and drafts corporate policy handbooks, employment contracts, separation agreements and restrictive covenants. He also develops and presents training programs and has spoken and written extensively on labor and employment law topics. Greg currently serves on the Board of Editors for the Employment Law Strategist newsletter.

Greg received his B.S. degree in 1993 from Binghamton University and his J.D. degree in 1998 from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as a Senior Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in numerous federal courts throughout the country. Greg is a member of the Board of Directors of Spectrum Technical Institute, a non-profit providing training and career development to "at-risk" youths in the Greater Atlanta area. He is also a licensed C.P.A.


Greg has authored or co-authored the following publications:

• "Protected Activity" Under Title VII, Employment Law Strategist (Jan. 2009)

• The Duty to Accommodate Employees 'Regarded As' Being Disabled, When Perception Becomes Reality, Employment Law Strategist (Apr. 2008)

• Retaliation After Burlington Northern, Have Employers' Worst Fears Come True?, Employment Law Strategist (May 2007)

• U.S. Supreme Court Limits Application of the 'Continuing Violation' Theory, N.Y. Employment Law & Practice (Aug. 2002)

• Recent Federal and State Decisions Reject 'Continuing Violation' Theory, N.Y. Employment Law & Practice (Dec. 2001)

• Employment Law: Use and Misuse of Statistics, National Law Journal (Apr. 9, 2001)

• The ADA and Health Insurance, National Law Journal (Aug. 14, 2000)

• Federal Judges Recognize Growing Trend of Dubious Workplace Discrimination Cases, N.Y. Employment Law & Practice (Mar. 2000)


The following are comments from clients who have worked with Greg:

In the course of representing me and my organization over several years in a very difficult, contentious case, Mr. Fidlon has done an outstanding job, writing superb pleadings, giving excellent counsel and keeping me advised of all of the developments and options in the case. He has always been available when needed and has answered every question to my satisfaction. He also brought about a successful result with this strategy and legal writing skills. The arguments he advanced on our behalf were accepted and adopted by the Court with regard to both preliminary issues and the ultimate resolution of the case.

Excellent knowledge of employment law. Greg provided expectations that, at the end of the day, were right on the money. He provided excellent advice with my case, collected a larger settlement than expected - hard hitting and no nonsense approach. Not only did we settle out of court and receive more than expected, but it was an open and shut case in less than 3 weeks. The negligent employer couldn't snake its way past him. I highly recommend him and his firm for any employment compensation issues.

Attorney Fidlon was professional, reliable, courteous, and provided the best legal advice. I highly recommend Attorney Fidlon to any individual, company or organization seeking an honest attorney with the highest standards of justice.

Handled my matter in an expert, and highly professional manner. Dispensed good advice, was always available and responsive. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Greg again.

Greg is the attorney you need for any labor issue. Greg will bring you back to reality when you would prefer to make a decision that may not be in the best interest of you or your company.

Greg is thorough in getting the pertinent information needed before giving an answer. He is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him to help with any labor/employment issue that you might have in your organization.

Greg is candid, easy to work with and takes a no-nonsense approach to each situation. I would highly recommend Greg to handle any labor issue you may be dealing with. He will keep you out of trouble.