Litigation
- Participated in week-long Federal jury trial resulting in verdict of over $1.5 million in a complex business dispute. Affirmed, 362 F.3d 775 (11th Cir. 2004).
- Obtained summary judgment for manufacturer on multi-million dollar claims brought under the Federal and Georgia RICO Acts. See 276 F. Supp. 2d 1276 (S.D. Ga. 2003); Affirmed, 362 F.3d 775 (11th Cir. 2004).
- Obtained summary judgment for defendant in multi-million dollar class action brought under the Georgia RICO Act. See, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 156914 (S.D. Ga. 2011); Affirmed, 719 F.3d 1236 (11th Cir. 2013).
- Successfully defended County storm water fees against Constitutional challenge. See 278 Ga. 242 (2004).
- Obtained summary judgment for employer in lawsuit involving race discrimination under Title VII and violations of Section 1983. Affirmed, 372 Fed. Appx. 51
- Obtained summary judgment for employer in Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation claim. Affirmed, 546 Fed. Appx. 833 (11th Cir. 2013).
- Obtained dismissal of claims against employer in Section 1983 wrongful termination lawsuit brought by former employee. 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 102681 (S.D. Ga. 2011); Affirmed 518 Fed. Appx. 628 (11th Cir. 2013).
- Obtained summary judgment for employer in Title VII race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit.
- Obtained voluntary dismissal with no payment of settlement money for employer in Title VII sexual harassment lawsuit.
- Obtained voluntary dismissal with no payment of settlement money for defendant in Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuit.
- Obtained summary judgment for defendant in wrongful death action brought under Georgia law and Section 1983.
- Minimized exposure and performed damage control by negotiating favorable settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in age discrimination and race discrimination lawsuit.
- Handled dozens of responses to charges of discrimination filed with the EEOC on behalf of corporations.
Non-Litigation
- Draft and review non-compete agreements and employee confidentiality agreements for dozens of businesses and individuals.
- Draft and review employee handbooks for dozens of businesses.
- Draft and review employment contracts for dozens of businesses and individuals.
- Work with corporations and human resources departments to review labor relations and streamline company code to be in line with federal and state corporate employment law.
- Provide counseling for businesses regarding compliance with FMLA, ADA Title VII and other federal and state employment laws.
- Represent businesses in unemployment appeals at all levels.
Tom practices in the area of general civil litigation with extensive experience in employment litigation, governmental liability and public employment litigation and worker’s compensation law. Using his vast knowledge of state and federal employment laws and keeping up to date on current employment trends, Tom is equipped to counsel a number of public and private entities in employment and personnel matters, including employee discipline and termination issues. From his first hand experience and to better serve clients, Tom has drafted employment policies and handbooks that meet the business needs of the employer and comply with state and federal regulations. He also assist employers during investigations by the EEOC or Department of Labor and helps employers navigate personnel matters with attention to the intersection of worker’s compensation laws, the American with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.
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- Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star – Civil Litigation Defense (2013-2014)
Augusta, Georgia
SunTrust Bank Building (7th Floor)
801 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901
Office: 706.722.4481 | Fax: 706.722.9779
Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm
Appellate Law
Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
Employee Benefits
Employee Leave
Employment Counseling & Handbooks
Employment Litigation
Health Care Law
Local Government
Non-Compete Agreements
Wage and Hour Laws
Workers Compensation
Workplace Safety and Health
Duke University, 1997, B.A., English
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, 2000, J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude; Order of the Coif Honorary Scholastic Society; Note and Comment Editor of North Carolina Journal of International
Law and Commercial Regulation
State Bar of Georgia
South Carolina Bar
State Bar of North Carolina
Tom is admitted to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia and for the Eastern District of North Carolina; the Georgia Supreme Court; Georgia Court of Appeals and the State and Superior Courts of Georgia and North Carolina
Appellate Law
Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
Employee Benefits
Employee Leave
Employment Counseling & Handbooks
Employment Litigation
Health Care Law
Local Government
Non-Compete Agreements
Wage and Hour Laws
Workers Compensation
Workplace Safety and Health
Duke University, 1997, B.A., English
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, 2000, J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude; Order of the Coif Honorary Scholastic Society; Note and Comment Editor of North Carolina Journal of International
Law and Commercial Regulation
State Bar of Georgia
South Carolina Bar
State Bar of North Carolina
Tom is admitted to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Georgia and for the Eastern District of North Carolina; the Georgia Supreme Court; Georgia Court of Appeals and the State and Superior Courts of Georgia and North Carolina
Augusta, Georgia
SunTrust Bank Building (7th Floor)
801 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901
Office: 706.722.4481 | Fax: 706.722.9779
Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm
Our Mission: Hull Barrett, PC is committed to delivering positive outcomes for its clients in an efficient and ethical manner through the employment of talented, skilled attorneys and an able support staff dedicated to professionalism, integrity, and client-focused results.