Matthew T. Gomes

Matt Gomes is a Partner in the Atlanta office; his practice focuses on labor and employment law, commercial litigation, class actions and special matters and investigations.

Throughout Matt’s legal career, he has successfully litigated high-stakes cases in federal and state courts and before government agencies throughout the United States. Matt has extensive experience in litigating matters alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation; wage and hour claims; employee benefits; breaches of covenants not to compete, solicit or disclose; trade secret misappropriation; breaches of fiduciary duty; unfair competition; computer theft; defamation; tortious interference; civil RICO claims; business litigation; and commercial litigation. He frequently assists clients with the identification, collection, and production of electronically stored information in complex legal matters such as class or collective actions. He also represents employers in labor arbitrations, union election campaigns, union contract negotiations, and unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board.

In addition, Matt proactively partners with his clients to provide advice, counsel, and training to ideally circumvent legal issues, including matters involving corrective action, discipline, discharge, reductions-in-force, employee handbooks, employment agreements, affirmative action plans, and audits and inspections from government agencies. He also advises clients regarding labor and employment aspects of corporate acquisitions or divestitures.

Matt is the author of several articles and publications and has been interviewed by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, TV stations, and national publications for his insights into how employment law issues impact businesses in general. He is a frequent seminar presenter on matters of interest in labor law and employment litigation.