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Mission Statement
The Alexander Law Firm has consistently and aggressively
represented adults and children against stronger and better financed
insurance companies, corporations, or government entities. The firm
has never represented "big business"and will continue to
work for those injured due to the wrongdoing of insurance companies,
corporations, government entities, or individuals. The firm is
committed to offering a free consultation whether by telephone, at the
office, or some other location convenient for the client in
appropriate cases.
During the initial consultation, the client is provided an understanding of the various legal options, a preliminary opinion on the chances of success, the potential outcomes, and an estimate of case expenses expected to be incurred while pursuing the case. Of course, all cases must be investigated before a final decision may be made concerning whether or not the case should go forward. During the investigative stage, the Alexander Law Firm regularly keeps the client informed as information or facts are obtained. Communication is the first priority with the client and establishes a lasting relationship.
Vision Statement
The Alexander Law Firm is committed to providing focused,
responsive legal representation to individuals as demanded today. We
believe clients are best served by hiring an experienced lawyer with
concentrated experienced in the area of need. We do not try to be all
things to all people, but use our wealth of experience in seeking the
best possible outcome for each case in our areas of expertise.
It is an Alexander Law Firm goal to inform each client what rights they have and the legal limits of each situation when confronted with a serious legal decision. Regardless of your desires or ultimate decision, an informed decision is always the best decision. Mr. Alexander has extensive experience counseling during difficult times such as the death or serious injury of an adult family member, child, spouse, other relative, or friend and during times of stressful employment actions or obstacles.
The Firm litigates cases aggressively when that approach serves our clients' best interest; but we also make use of alternative dispute resolution processes when a less adversarial resolution of conflict is advisable and obtainable outside the courtroom. In so doing, our clients are able to avoid needless, protracted and expensive litigation.
Company
History
INADEQUATE SECURITY
Mr.
Alexander was the first attorney to successfully bring a lawsuit
against Gwinnett Place Mall of Duluth, Georgia for the negligent use
of security and the serious injury of a Mall patron which occurred in
November 1988. We were able to prove 109 prior assault injuries on
Mall property before the one of November 1988. The many instances of
prior similar crimes proved that Mall management had notice of the
serious problem then existing within the parking areas surrounding
Gwinnett Place Mall, but failed to take corrective action. Also, it
was discovered through an exhaustive investigation that Mall security
personnel had been involved in criminal activity in
some years leading up to the assault of 1988.
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW
In the employment law area, Mr. Alexander has represented employees in such cases as promotional irregularities and overtime wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In the past, in this regard, Mr. Alexander has on one occasion successfully represented a class of forty-five plaintiffs in a claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid overtime wages. This case was successfully resolved within approximately eighteen months. As well, Mr. Alexander has successfully represented a group of forty plaintiffs in a case involving promotional irregularities. Finally, the firm is active in the representation of public employees in terminations, disciplinary actions, and punitive job assignments and transfers.
OUT OF STATE PRACTICE
The Alexander Law Firm has handled many injury cases which occurred outside the state of Georgia. States of previous practice include Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Flordia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The firm conducts a comprehensive investigation of all cases and Mr. Alexander has traveled as far as California to obtain witness statements and other facts. Richard T. Alexander Jr. is licensed in the State of Georgia only and practice out of the State of Georgia must be done with approval of the court in association with legal counsel.
Our Team
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Richard
T. Alexander, Jr., Esq.
Attorney at Law
Principal and Owner
B.S. Brenau College, 1981
J.D. Honors, Atlanta Law School, 1985
LaShawn
Merritt
Legal Assistant/Business Manager
B.B.A., Georgia State University, 1987
ASSOCIATIONS
State
Bar of Georgia
American Bar Association
Atlanta Bar Association
Advocate, National College of Advocacy
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Trucking Litigation Group
Breast Implant Litigation Group
COURTS AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE
All
Georgia Trial Level Courts
Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia
Supreme Court of the State of Georgia
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States of America
PRACTICE AREAS
Tractor
Trailer Collisions
Automobile Collisions
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Consumer Rights
Crime Victim's Rights - Inadequate Security
Employment and Labor Law
On the Job Injuries
Civil Rights Violations
Police Excessive Use of Force
Illegal Search and Seizure
Registered - Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Certified General Mediator - Arbitrator Registration #1268
Awards
Who's Who In Leading Professionals & Executives 1996