Lauren M. Simons

Lauren Simons Frisch

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Lauren's Bio

Lauren brings her passion for justice to the business community. She began her career in the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection, a staff attorney advocating for the rights of Georgia citizens. Today, Lauren uses that passion to advocate for business... Read More

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Operating a GA business? Understand the Fair Business Practices Act

Most people are familiar with the Federal Trade Commission Act; however, few people are aware of the additional protections for consumers and legitimate business provided at the state level. Generally, both state and federal consumer protection laws are referred to as Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices (“UDAP”) statutes.Georgia’s primary...
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Lauren's Biography

Lauren brings her passion for justice to the business community. She began her career in the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection, a staff attorney advocating for the rights of Georgia citizens. Today, Lauren uses that passion to advocate for business clients.

Lauren finds effective and creative solutions to solve every day business challenges, from contract disputes and collection strategies to employment issues. Lauren is a litigator and is no stranger to state and federal courts. She brings a unique experience in working with a variety of technology sector clients and is keenly aware of the unique challenges these companies face as they grow and continue to innovate.

A graduate of Emory University School of Law, Lauren was a Henry L. Bowden Scholar and received the Pro Bono Medal and the Dean’s Public Service Award. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Emory University.

Outside of the office, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. Most weekends, she can be found at Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Beltline or one of her favorite Atlanta restaurants. She also enjoys reading, running and crossword puzzles.

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Operating a GA business? Understand the Fair Business Practices Act

Most people are familiar with the Federal Trade Commission Act; however, few people are aware of the additional protections for consumers and legitimate business provided at the state level. Generally, both state and federal consumer protection laws are referred to as Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices (“UDAP”) statutes.Georgia’s primary...
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Challenging Arbitration Awards Under Federal Arbitration Act—Part II

Today's post continues a multi-part series explaining options for challenging arbitration awards.  This post focuses on the grounds for modifying awards under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”, 9 U.S.C. § 11).  This series previously discussed “Challenging Arbitration Awards Under the Georgia Arbitration Code (Part I)”, “Challenging Arbitration Awards Under the...
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Challenging Arbitration Awards Under the Ga. Arbitration Code—Part II

This post continues a multi-part series explaining options for challenging arbitration awards. Today’s post focuses on the grounds for modifying awards under the Georgia Arbitration Code (O.C.G.A. §§ 9-9-11 and 14). This series previously discussed, "Challenging Arbitration Awards Under the Georgia Arbitration Code (Part I)" and "Challenging Arbitration Awards Under the...
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Challenging Arbitration Awards Under the Federal Arbitration Act

This is the second of a multi-part series explaining how to challenge unfavorable arbitration awards.  Today’s article will focus on the grounds for vacating awards under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) (9 U.S.C. § 10).  Future installments will discuss modifying arbitration awards under both state and federal rules.As is true...
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Challenging Arbitration Awards Under the Georgia Arbitration Code

This is the first of a multi-part series that will explain how to challenge unfavorable arbitration awards.  Today’s article will focus on the grounds for vacating awards under the Georgia Arbitration Code (O.C.G.A. § 9-9-13 et seq.).  Future installments will look at challenging awards under the Federal Arbitration Code (9...
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Cheers! Georgia breweries can now sell directly to customers

In recent years, Georgia’s craft brewery scene has exploded.  Ales, IPAs, and sours from breweries such as Sweetwater, Orpheus, and Terrapin can be found everywhere from supermarkets to beer festivals and restaurant menus. But until recently, to the great befuddlement of beer lovers across the state, the hardest place to...
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Turning to a 3rdparty for evidence in a lawsuit? Ensure it’s available

Whether a matter involves divorce, criminal matters, contracts or anything in-between, the strength of a case or defense is largely dependent on the evidence presented by each party.  Yet, in some situations, a party does not possess the evidence it needs and must rely on a third-party to ensure that...
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Nonprofit May not Provide Free Access to the Official Code of Georgia

In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln referred to the US Government as a “government of the people, by the people, and for the people”.  But how does such a government protect the public’s right to freely access to its laws, when the official laws of one of its states contains...
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The Parent Trap: Sibling Rivalry Plays Out in Dissolution Action

Even under the best of circumstances, the dissolution of a multimember LLC, needs to be handled with care.  When an LLC is run by close family members, there is an even greater risk of contentious, embarrassing, and costly litigation.  A recent Georgia Court of Appeals case (Crumpton v. Vick's Mobile...
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Bar Admissions

Georgia, 2013
– Court of Appeals of Georgia

Illinois, 2014

Federal
– Court of Appeals
– United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
– United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia
– United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia
– United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

 

Education

B.A., Emory University, 2010
J.D., Emory University School of Law, 2013

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Georgia

Illinois State Bar Association

Atlanta Bar Association

Georgia Association of Women Lawyers

Legal Aid Service Counsel