Ernest L Greer

Co-President

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Location:

Atlanta, GA

Industry:

Law Practice

Work:

Education:

Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law 1989 - 1991
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Doctorates, Law Harvard University 1984 - 1988
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Government

Skills:

Commercial Litigation
Business Litigation
Management
Mediation
Litigation
Corporate Law
Trade Secrets
Arbitration
Legal Research
Civil Litigation
Class Actions
Trials
Public Speaking
Trial Practice
Legal Writing
Corporate Governance
Securities Litigation
Appeals
Non Compete Agreements
Leadership
Due Diligence
Product Liability
Contract Negotiation
Unfair Competition
Intellectual Property
Mergers and Acquisitions
Criminal Law
Licensing
Construction Law
Private Equity
Patent Litigation

Languages:

English

Ernest Greer

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Ernest Greer

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Ernest Greer

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Ernest Greer, Atlanta GA - Lawyer

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Office:

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road Ne, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA 30305

Phone:

6785532420 (Phone), 6785532421 (Fax)

Specialties:

Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care
Arbitration & Mediation

Memberships:

ISLN:

901105125

Admitted:

1992

University:

Harvard University, A.B., Government; Harvard University, A.B., 1988 Letterman; Harvard University, A.B., Varsity Football

Law School:

Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1991 Patricia Roberts-Harris Fellow

Reported:

Significant Representations: Commercial/Products Liability; Represented an automotive services company in a three-million-person class action involving allegedly defective seat belts.; Represented a publicly traded for-profit school in a class action brought by students alleging fraudulent practices; defeated plaintiffs' motion for class certification.; Represented one of the largest computer manufacturers in class action involving allegations of defective screens.; Represented one of the largest banks in the world on two separate lawsuits alleging defective work and breach of contract.; Represented a MBE in negotiation with food processing company to form one of the largest MBE manufacturing companies in the nation.; Represented a publicly traded technology company in lawsuit involving a dispute over a $10 million royalty fee/licensing fee.; Represented the purchaser of several home health care entities in a breach of restrictive covenant action against the seller.; Prosecuted and obtained injunctive and permanent relief in cases involving infringement of gasoline retailer's trademarks.; Construction; Served as construction counsel for the City of Atlanta Public Schools.; Served as construction counsel for owners and developers, including Lane Investment and Development Corp.; Served as construction counsel for various construction companies, including H.J. Russell Construction Company and C.D. Moody Construction Co., Inc.; Served as construction counsel for specialty subcontractors, such as Dearborn Midwest Conveyor Systems and Welding Services, Inc.; Served as construction counsel on various large scale mixed-use developments, including Lindbergh City Center.; Served as a construction counsel on $100 million mixed-use development.; Represented a joint venture in the largest building project in state of Georgia.; Represented a hospital authority in $300 million renovation and addition, including contract drafting, and resolution of delay and disruption claims.; Represented the City of Atlanta in lawsuit against contractor, construction manager, architect and engineers for design and construction defects causing water plant to be inoperable.; Represented a developer in claim against general contractor for defective work on a $25 million high-rise condominium.; Labor and Employment; Represented one of the world's largest publicly traded retailers in defending a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act.; Represented corporation against a purported collective action under the ADEA and defeated the plaintiffs' motion for conditional certification.; Represented international retailer in a trial involving retaliation claims.; Represented company against unemployment compensation claims and obtained a ruling that the plaintiff was disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits under Alabama law.; Represented company against a racial discrimination claim and obtained a jury verdict in favor of the client.; Represented national retailer in a collective action involving alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act with a class of approximately 250,000 former employees as defined by plaintiff.; Represented company in a nationwide collective action in which plaintiffs alleged violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act's fluctuating work week provisions.

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Ernest Lamont Greer, Atlanta GA - Lawyer

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Address:

Greenberg Traurig
3290 Northside Parkway N.w., Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30327
55324020xx (Office)

Licenses:

Georgia - Active Member in Good Standing 1992

Education:

Northwestern University School of Law
Degree - JD - Juris Doctor - Law
Graduated - 1991
Harvard University
Degree - A.B. - Government
Graduated - 1988

Specialties:

Litigation - 100%

Languages:

English