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Laura Denton

Partner


Atlanta

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Service Focus

  • Litigation and Trials
  • Employment Discrimination and Harassment
  • Employee Leaves and Accommodations
  • Counseling and Advice
  • Workplace Investigations

Industry Focus

  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Public Sector
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Overview

A partner in Fisher Phillips’ Atlanta office, Laura Denton is an accomplished labor and employment attorney who helps businesses and governmental entities navigate workplace challenges with confidence and clarity. She represents employers in federal and state courts, defending against individual claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment matters.

Beyond the courtroom, Laura serves as a trusted advisor on day-to-day workplace issues. She conducts sensitive internal investigations, delivers interactive training programs, and provides strategic counsel on employment policies, compliance, and risk management – always with an eye toward preventing disputes before they arise.

Laura has secured favorable results for clients in high-stakes litigation, including cases involving the ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, and constitutional claims. Her clients value her practical approach, deep understanding of both public and private sector workplaces, and ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.

After graduating first in her class at Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law, Laura began her career clerking for Judge Clay Land in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. She joined Fisher Phillips in 2025 after practicing for 14 years at Elarbee Thompson in Atlanta.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 2008, magna cum laude, Mercer University School of Law
  • B.A./B.S., 2005, magna cum laude, University of Georgia

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Recognitions

  • Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Star
  • Georgia Trend Magazine Legal Elite

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Tennessee Bar Association

Community Activities

  • Mercer University School of Law Alumni Association, Current Board Member and Secretary
  • Leadership DeKalb Class of 2024

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