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Holly A. Hempel
Partner
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
With roughly 25 years of experience, Holly is a seasoned litigator who takes pride in her practice proactively handling day to day matters in Georgia and strategically managing national civil litigation matters for some of the country’s top corporations. She represents corporate clients in a wide range of claims related to wrongful death, trucking and...
With roughly 25 years of experience, Holly is a seasoned litigator who takes pride in her practice proactively handling day to day matters in Georgia and strategically managing national civil litigation matters for some of the country’s top corporations. She represents corporate clients in a wide range of claims related to wrongful death, trucking and automobile accidents, products liability, and other matters involving accommodation and travel-related liability and premises.
Holly has an extensive background representing and advising a wide range of manufacturers, technology companies in the gig economy space, and travel companies in litigation matters. As a client partner and trusted advisor, she serves as national coordinating counsel, controlling a wide variety of personal injury cases around the country. Holly has an extensive network of trusted local counsel and experts throughout the country, and she routinely ensures consistency by sharing client company history and strategic approaches.
Holly is well-versed in crafting and enforcing effective terms and conditions, as well at thoughtful strategies that safeguard her clients’ rights. She works closely with clients to develop a customized approach that achieves their business needs. She is keen in the creation of new protocols and leveraging case management technology to ensure effective and efficient outcomes. She has a particular focus on independent contractor issues, motions to compel arbitration, enforcement of personal jurisdiction rights, asbestos, and other toxic torts.
With deep knowledge in all facets of defense strategy, Holly regularly counsels clients from beginning to end—from the initial investigative stages through ultimate case resolution, including trials and appeals.
automobile accidents, products liability, and other matters involving accommodation and travel-related liability and premises.
Holly has an extensive background representing and advising a wide range of manufacturers, technology companies in the gig economy space, and travel companies in litigation matters. As a client partner and trusted advisor, she serves as national coordinating counsel, controlling a wide variety of personal injury cases around the country. Holly has an extensive network of trusted local counsel and experts throughout the country, and she routinely ensures consistency by sharing client company history and strategic approaches.
Holly is well-versed in crafting and enforcing effective terms and conditions, as well at thoughtful strategies that safeguard her clients’ rights. She works closely with clients to develop a customized approach that achieves their business needs. She is keen in the creation of new protocols and leveraging case management technology to ensure effective and efficient outcomes. She has a particular focus on independent contractor issues, motions to compel arbitration, enforcement of personal jurisdiction rights, asbestos, and other toxic torts.
With deep knowledge in all facets of defense strategy, Holly regularly counsels clients from beginning to end—from the initial investigative stages through ultimate case resolution, including trials and appeals.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Atlanta law firm (2000-2001)
- Associate, workers compensation defense, boutique insurance law firm (1999)
- Law Clerk, U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia
Representative Matters
- Represents global manufacturer in premises liability cases and matters involving former independent contractor and employee relationships
- Defends corporations in personal injury lawsuits involving claims of negligence, breach of warranty, fraud, and related claims in toxic tort area
- Represents business clients, including international accommodation and travel company, in breach of contract and business-related disputes
- Manages national litigation for clients handling responsibilities including national defense coordination, resolution strategies, trial preparation, and trial
- Represents global product manufacturer in nationwide product liability litigation
- Handles complex medical and technical issues and multi-district litigation
- Provides counsel in civil litigation trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals
- Managed defense of asbestos litigation, architectural and engineering malpractice defense
Educational Activities
- Wake Forest University School of Law
- Phi Delta Phi
- Student Bar Association
Education
-
Wake Forest University School of Law,
JD
(1999)
- Moot Court Board
- Rider University, BA, Political Science, magna cum laude (1996)
- University of Westminster, Study Abroad Program (1995)
Admissions
- Georgia
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Practice Areas
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Atlanta law firm (2000-2001)
- Associate, workers compensation defense, boutique insurance law firm (1999)
- Law Clerk, U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia
Representative Matters
- Represents global manufacturer in premises liability cases and matters involving former independent contractor and employee relationships
- Defends corporations in personal injury lawsuits involving claims of negligence, breach of warranty, fraud, and related claims in toxic tort area
- Represents business clients, including international accommodation and travel company, in breach of contract and business-related disputes
- Manages national litigation for clients handling responsibilities including national defense coordination, resolution strategies, trial preparation, and trial
- Represents global product manufacturer in nationwide product liability litigation
- Handles complex medical and technical issues and multi-district litigation
- Provides counsel in civil litigation trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals
- Managed defense of asbestos litigation, architectural and engineering malpractice defense
Educational Activities
- Wake Forest University School of Law
- Phi Delta Phi
- Student Bar Association
Media
Recognitions
- Distinguished Alumna Award, Rider University (2023)
- Litigator of the Month, Attorney at Law Magazine (2015)
- “Rising Star,” Georgia Super Lawyers (2009-2013)
- Top Women Attorneys in Georgia – ‘Super Lawyers Rising Star’ (2013)
- Recipient, Kerry Harike Joedecke Atlanta Young Lawyer of the Year Award (2006)
- Graduate, Building Trial Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (2004)
Professional Activities
- Atlanta Bar Association
- Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL)
- National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL)
- DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
Leadership
- Group Leader, Nelson Mullins' General Litigation Group of over 275 attorneys focused on products liability, toxic tort, business, technology litigation, and other litigation
- Former Chair, Nelson Mullins' Atlanta office's Women's Affinity Group
- Former President, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers (ACYL)
- Held all executive offices
- Former Executive Board, Atlanta Bar Association
- Member of various sections and committees
- Chair of the Membership Committee
- Co-chair of the Law School Outreach Committee
- Former Board of Directors, Atlanta Volunteer Legal Foundation
- Former Member and Executive Board Secretary, Fulton County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association
With roughly 25 years of experience, Holly is a seasoned litigator who takes pride in her practice proactively handling day to day matters in Georgia and strategically managing national civil litigation matters for some of the country’s top corporations. She represents corporate clients in a wide range of claims related to wrongful death, trucking and... automobile accidents, products liability, and other matters involving accommodation and travel-related liability and premises.
Holly has an extensive background representing and advising a wide range of manufacturers, technology companies in the gig economy space, and travel companies in litigation matters. As a client partner and trusted advisor, she serves as national coordinating counsel, controlling a wide variety of personal injury cases around the country. Holly has an extensive network of trusted local counsel and experts throughout the country, and she routinely ensures consistency by sharing client company history and strategic approaches.
Holly is well-versed in crafting and enforcing effective terms and conditions, as well at thoughtful strategies that safeguard her clients’ rights. She works closely with clients to develop a customized approach that achieves their business needs. She is keen in the creation of new protocols and leveraging case management technology to ensure effective and efficient outcomes. She has a particular focus on independent contractor issues, motions to compel arbitration, enforcement of personal jurisdiction rights, asbestos, and other toxic torts.
With deep knowledge in all facets of defense strategy, Holly regularly counsels clients from beginning to end—from the initial investigative stages through ultimate case resolution, including trials and appeals.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Atlanta law firm (2000-2001)
- Associate, workers compensation defense, boutique insurance law firm (1999)
- Law Clerk, U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia
Representative Matters
- Represents global manufacturer in premises liability cases and matters involving former independent contractor and employee relationships
- Defends corporations in personal injury lawsuits involving claims of negligence, breach of warranty, fraud, and related claims in toxic tort area
- Represents business clients, including international accommodation and travel company, in breach of contract and business-related disputes
- Manages national litigation for clients handling responsibilities including national defense coordination, resolution strategies, trial preparation, and trial
- Represents global product manufacturer in nationwide product liability litigation
- Handles complex medical and technical issues and multi-district litigation
- Provides counsel in civil litigation trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals
- Managed defense of asbestos litigation, architectural and engineering malpractice defense
Educational Activities
- Wake Forest University School of Law
- Phi Delta Phi
- Student Bar Association
Education
-
Wake Forest University School of Law,
JD
(1999)
- Moot Court Board
- Rider University, BA, Political Science, magna cum laude (1996)
- University of Westminster, Study Abroad Program (1995)
Admissions
- Georgia
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Practice Areas
- Toxic Torts/Asbestos
- Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability - Automotive
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
Industries
- Distinguished Alumna Award, Rider University (2023)
- Litigator of the Month, Attorney at Law Magazine (2015)
- “Rising Star,” Georgia Super Lawyers (2009-2013)
- Top Women Attorneys in Georgia – ‘Super Lawyers Rising Star’ (2013)
- Recipient, Kerry Harike Joedecke Atlanta Young Lawyer of the Year Award (2006)
- Graduate, Building Trial Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (2004)
- Atlanta Bar Association
- Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL)
- National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL)
- DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
- Group Leader, Nelson Mullins' General Litigation Group of over 275 attorneys focused on products liability, toxic tort, business, technology litigation, and other litigation
- Former Chair, Nelson Mullins' Atlanta office's Women's Affinity Group
- Former President, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers (ACYL)
- Held all executive offices
- Former Executive Board, Atlanta Bar Association
- Member of various sections and committees
- Chair of the Membership Committee
- Co-chair of the Law School Outreach Committee
- Former Board of Directors, Atlanta Volunteer Legal Foundation
- Former Member and Executive Board Secretary, Fulton County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association
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