| ELARBEE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES LATERAL PARTNERS HERBERT D. SHELLHOUSE AND DAVID C. WHITLOCK ATLANTA, June 19, 2009 – Elarbee Thompson LLP, an Atlanta-based law firm dedicated exclusively to the representation of management and companies in labor and employment law, commercial and complex litigation, announced today that Herbert D. Shellhouse and David C. Whitlock have joined the firm as lateral partners. “David and Herb’s knowledge and achievements in handling complex litigation, employment law and immigration matters will facilitate our firm in providing our client’s with top notch litigation.” stated Elarbee Thompson Managing Partner Stanford G. Wilson. “We are thrilled that David and Herb have decided to join our team and know that their valuable experience and expertise will help Elarbee Thompson to continue to provide our clients with outstanding leadership and service.” ABOUT HERBERT D. SHELLHOUSE Shellhouse joins the firm from Troutman Sanders. He has more than 20 years experience representing clients on complex commercial litigation matters focused on financial institution, franchise and corporate insurance defense with a concentration in consumer class actions involving breach of contract, general tort theories of recovery and RICO claims. Shellhouse is a professional and community leader, having held numerous positions in many organizations. He also regularly participates in conferences and community lectures. He received his law degree from Emory University School of Law and his B.A. in political science with highest honors, also from Emory University. ABOUT DAVID C. WHITLOCK Whitlock joins the firm from Littler Mendelson, having also spent two decades at Fisher & Phillips. He has over 22 years experience in business immigration, compliance, employment counseling and training. His practice encompasses extensive employment-related visa work, handling both temporary and permanent visa cases, as well as advice regarding compliance with the I-9, discrimination, and document abuse provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and litigation arising under that statute. During his career, David has also been responsible for development, implementation, and operation of on-line ancillary businesses. This includes working with outside vendors to build, deploy, and operate an on-line electronic I-9 software business. He is a frequent lecturer and presenter on immigration topics and best practices in employment-related subjects. David received his law degree with honors from the University of Iowa College of Law and a B.A. in English and government from Hamilton College. ABOUT ELARBEE THOMPSON LLP Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson LLP was formed in 1973 by a group of attorneys who had practiced labor and employment law together for a number of years. The firm has remained dedicated to the exclusive representation of companies in labor and employment law and complex commercial litigation matters ever since, and the firm’s attorneys have earned a reputation for innovative, creative thinking that leads to bottom-line results for clients. # # # |
