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Alex Bartko

Alex Bartko is the founder of AB Law, bringing a wide array of experience from both his tenure as a former litigation partner at a prominent Atlanta law firm and as lead in-house corporate litigation counsel. Through his strategic and assertive approach, Alex has successfully navigated a broad spectrum of disputes, from pre-suit negotiations to trials and appeals. His deep insight on the legal challenges businesses face also enables him to provide legal advisory services to businesses of all sizes, helping them to navigate complex issues and minimize risk.

Raised in Atlanta, Alex attended the Westminster Schools before earning his B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Georgia. He then graduated with honors from Emory University School of Law, where he was appointed to the Order of Barristers and actively participated in the Emory Moot Court Society. Alex also received several awards for excellence in his coursework.

Following law school, Alex spent 11 years in private practice in Atlanta, representing clients across multiple industries. He then served as lead litigation counsel for a major corporation in Atlanta for two and a half years before founding AB Law. Along with his legal practice, Alex teaches an advanced trial techniques class at Emory Law.

Alex resides in Atlanta with his wife and two children. In his leisure time, he enjoys watching the Georgia Bulldogs, reading, playing golf, and coaching his kids’ soccer teams.

Representative Engagements
  • After 5-day jury trial in Fulton County Superior Court, Georgia, obtained favorable verdict on behalf of CEO in executive compensation dispute.
  • After a two-week Federal jury trial, obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of book printer alleging, among others, claims for breach of contract and fraudulent concealment against a book publisher.
  • After an evidentiary hearing, successfully obtained dismissal of action brought against aerospace company on a jurisdictional basis.
  • Obtained a complete defense verdict following a successful motion for summary judgment and a five-day jury trial on behalf of a law firm in suit alleging claims for breach of contract and quantum meruit.
  • Obtained dismissal on behalf of former executive of housing authority on claims brought by municipality for fraud, unjust enrichment, and violations of state RICO statute, among others, related to the development of and contracts for certain affordable housing projects.
  • Obtained favorable pre-litigation settlement on behalf of developer on claims brought by builder under construction contract.
  • Obtained a judgment on behalf of bank against debtor following successful motion for summary judgment, including compensatory damages and attorney’s fees.
  • Successfully defended business against dispossessory action filed by landlord.
  • Obtained defense verdict following a successful motion for summary judgment on behalf of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in action brought by former independent contractor alleging quantum meruit, fraud, and breach of contract.
  • Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of investor on claims for breach of contract and fraud against a former business partner who purported to sell receivables to the investor when such receivables had already been sold to third-party.
  • Obtained successful resolution on behalf of landlord of unlawful detainer action against tenant for tenant’s failure to pay rent.
  • Obtained defense verdict following a successful motion for summary judgment on behalf of car manufacturer in products liability action.
  • Represented frustrated bidder in its challenge of a municipality’s multi-billion dollar procurement of restaurateurs for terminals in world’s largest airport.
  • Obtained a defense verdict for criminal defendant after bench trial where the defendant was accused of violating a county ordinance by shouting obscenities at police pursuant to her First Amendment Rights.

Presentations and Papers

  • Panelist, “Litigation Viewed from the Inside,” Continuing Legal Education Presentation, State Bar of Georgia (October 9, 2024).
  • Alex Bartko, What Outside Counsel Should Know, Continuing Legal Education Whitepaper, State Bar of Georgia (October 9, 2024).
  • Panelist, “Dispute and Transactional Privilege Issues for In-house Counsel,” Continuing Legal Education Presentation, Atlanta Bar Association (January 17, 2023).
  • Alex Bartko & Stacy Carpenter, Minimizing the Risk of Litigation: Acquisitions, Natl. Law Rev. (Mar. 29, 2018), https://natlawreview.com/article/minimizing-risk-litigation-acquisitions.
  • Alex Bartko & Stacy Carpenter, Know Your State: New Businesses or Product Lines May Face Stricter Bar for Recovery of Lost Profits, Natl. Law Review (July 11, 2017), https://natlawreview.com/article/know-your-state-new-businesses-or-product-lines-may-face-stricter-bar-recovery-lost.
  • Years Later, How Effective Is the Statute of Repose, 9 In-House Def. Q. 25 (2014).

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