Matt Foree Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Data Security & PrivacyMatt advises and represents businesses in a variety of matters relating to data security and privacy laws. He is CIPP/US certified through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.Cybersecurity & Data Breach Class ActionsMatt has represented organizations in privacy litigation and data breach class actions filed in state and federal courts around the country, including consolidated and multidistrict litigation. He obtained the dismissal of a class action arising out of a data security incident involving a university. Matt has successfully mediated and settled nationwide class actions on favorable terms for clients.Commercial LawMatt routinely represents clients in complex commercial matters, business disputes, contract disputes and consumer protection matters. He has handled cases under the Lanham Act, False Claims Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, Truth in Lending Act and Fair Billing Practices Act.

Greater Atlanta Area

Matt Foree is senior counsel in the Data Security, Privacy, and Cyber Liability and Commercial Litigation national practice sections of Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP.In his data security and privacy practice, Mr. Foree advises and represents businesses in a variety of matters relating to data security and privacy laws. He has experience helping entities respond to cybersecurity and data privacy incidents and comply with notification laws and regulations involving inadvertent disclosure of information. Additionally, he has prepared comprehensive security and privacy policies and procedures to comply with regulations. He also represents businesses in litigation matters related to data security and privacy, including class actions and multidistrict litigation. He has obtained the CIPP/US credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.In his commercial law practice, Mr. Foree routinely represents clients in complex commercial matters, business disputes, contract disputes, and consumer protection matters. He has handled cases under the Lanham Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, Truth in Lending Act, and Fair Billing Practices Act. Mr. Foree has represented clients in claims in litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. He has been selected for Best Lawyers in America in 2023 and 2024 in the categories of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. He has also been recognized three times as a Georgia Super Lawyers "Rising Star" as published by Atlanta Magazine. He is a frequent author and speaker on privacy issues, class actions, and consumer protection matters.

Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star 2010, 2011, 2012LEED AP

Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Arts, English