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Michelle L. McClafferty


SENIOR ATTORNEY
Direct Line: 404-400-1755
michelle.mcclafferty@lawrencebundy.com
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As an experienced complex commercial litigation attorney, Michelle counsels corporate and individual clients regarding risk management and pre-lawsuit strategy.  She provides representation at all phases of litigation in state and federal court, from commencement through appeal.
 
Skilled in high profile, high-stakes litigation Michelle helps clients with early risk assessment so they can respond quickly and effectively when faced with catastrophic or highly sensitive matters requiring immediate action.  Michelle is well versed in her understanding of media, social media, law enforcement, and regulatory considerations and works as a trusted advisor with her clients to help them message their responses effectively.  Michelle also assists clients in crisis management and mediating high-risk situations before they evolve into claims.
 
Drawing on her background in product and premises liability, insurance claims and large high-dollar coverage matters, Michelle understands the impact that cases can have on daily business operations.  She works closely with clients to understand their goals and find legal solutions that meet their objectives. 
 
Michelle also has a background in employment litigation, representing clients in cases arising under state and federal employment statutes, as well as cases involving restrictive covenants and intellectual property disputes. Her experience includes advocating on behalf of financial services institutions, insurers, manufacturers and distributors, construction companies, and small business owners.  Michelle also represents clients in consumer and commercial arbitration proceedings.
 
Michelle is currently representing a voting rights organization and faith-based entities in a high-profile voting rights lawsuit that has gained national attention including coverage by the New York Times.  Michelle serves both as a valuable member of the trial team and as a trusted counselor to the client’s media team.
 
  • Represented product and system manufacturers, installers and distributors in personal injury, wrongful death and property damage matters in state and federal court proceedings.

  • Defended health care providers and institutions in malpractice and wrongful death claims.

  • Represented client in arbitration of personal injury and property damage claims.

  • Represented financial institutions in consumer disputes alleging violations of state and federal law.

  • Obtained fee award on behalf of client in defense of copyright claims.

  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of security services company on negligence and wantonness claims.

  • Obtained dismissal of fraud claims based on forum selection clause, which was affirmed by Alabama Supreme Court.

  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of healthcare provider, which was affirmed by the Alabama Supreme Court.

  • Defended class action lawsuits involving wage and hour disputes.

  • Represented clients in various industries in non-party discovery matters.
Co-Author, SCOTUS Ends Race Conscious Affirmative Action Admission Programs, Legal Bulletin, June 2023

How Long Can Anti-ESG, Pro-Business Forces Get Along?; Corporate Compliance Insights; May, 2023

Panelist, “Making Yourself Indispensable to the Trial Team”, 2023 ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice - Young Lawyers Division, Section Conference, May 2023

Mercer Law Review: Federal Trial Practice and Procedure, Eleventh Circuit Survey (2018 – 2019).

  • Volunteer, The Trevor Project
  • Task Force Member, ABA TIPS Leadership Academy
  • Member, ABA Young Lawyers Division
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PRACTICE AREAS
Complex Commercial Litigation

Labor & Employment

Internal Investigations

Financial Services Litigation

Class & Collective Actions

Political Law

Campaign Finance

Voting Rights

Product Liability

Construction

EDUCATION
Boston College of Law
J.D.

Syracuse University
B.A.
BAR ADMISSIONS
Alabama
Georgia
Massachusetts

RECOGNITION
Best Lawyers®

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Vision & Values
    • Our Promise
    • Our Social Impact
  • OUR TEAM
    • Allegra Lawrence-Hardy
    • Thomas R. Bundy III
    • Cicely Barber
    • Leslie J. Bryan
    • Maia Cogen
    • Rod Ganske
    • Lisa Haldar
    • Andrew D. Herman
    • Katherine Kendricks
    • Tracey Kopplin
    • Michelle L. McClafferty
    • Scott Mario
    • Monica Owens
    • Heather Snyder
    • Bria Stephens
    • Lovita Tandy
    • Lori Thomas
    • Maria Todd
    • Suzanne Williams
  • OUR WORK
    • Complex Commercial Litigation
    • Labor & Employment
    • Class & Collective Actions
    • Internal Investigations
    • Political Law
    • Workplace Education >
      • Course Offerings >
        • Talent Acquisition Strategies: Legally Compliant Recruiting, Interviewing, and Hiring
        • Effective Internal Investigations
        • Leadership Strategies for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
        • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
        • Wage and Hour Compliance
        • Workplace Employment Law Essentials
        • Creating a Culture of Respect
        • Anti-Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
        • Talent Management Strategies: Effective Performance Management and Corrective Action
        • Americans with Disabilities Act and Family & Medical Leave Act
        • Accommodating Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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