Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely, Business Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Insurance, and Litigation · 4.8/5 rating from 27 verified client reviews
PartneratFellows LaBriola LLP
Atlanta, GA
Practicing business in Atlanta since 1997.
- 29+
- Years practicing
- 4.8 ★
- 27 client reviews
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Shattuck has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fellows LaBriola LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 27 client reviews.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Business · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Business, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely: Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Shattuck has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fellows LaBriola LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 27 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Shattuck's practice areas in Atlanta
Shattuck concentrates on business, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shattuck handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Shattuck takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shattuck agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Shattuck takes insurance matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shattuck agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Shattuck takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shattuck agrees to represent you.
Biography
Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely, business attorney serving Atlanta
Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely is a partner based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Shattuck has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fellows LaBriola LLP. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 27 client reviews. Shattuck works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on business matters across the region.
Shattuck (“Tucker”) Ely is a trial lawyer focusing on the representation of policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. He handles insurance coverage cases around the country and has successfully tried cases to judges, juries, and arbitration panels. Tucker has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel and was named the Best Lawyers™ 2020 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Atlanta. In addition to being listed as a SuperLawyer since 2005, Tucker has been selected for inclusion in the list of the Top 100 Georgia SuperLawyers on five occasions. Tucker has also received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of “AV Preeminent.“
Insurance Coverage
Tucker regularly represents policyholders in disputes with their insurance carriers. Tucker has recovered more than $250 million for his clients under a variety of insurance policies, including commercial general liability, professional liability, D&O, employment practices liability, commercial property, and builders risk policies. Representing a wide range of clients, from governmental entities and international corporations to individuals, Tucker has obtained coverage for claims relating to construction defects, employment practices, intellectual property, environmental and toxic tort liability, business interruption, and first party property losses from flood, fire, and other causes. In addition to advising policyholder clients, Tucker has extensive experience in insurance coverage litigation and has successfully tried coverage cases to verdict. Representative cases include:
• Defense verdict for policyholders on an insurer’s suit to recoup a $10 million payment.
• Obtained summary judgment for the FDIC establishing coverage under a failed bank’s D&O policies.
Jury verdict securing $6 million in insurance coverage for interstate petroleum pipeline company’s environmental liabilities after a three-week trial. Verdict upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court.
• Recovered $1.875 million from excess insurer in a case involving allegations of the negligent failure to settle a wrongful death claim.
• Jury verdict finding coverage for fire loss based on oral binder of insurance.
• In pro bono case for community theater, obtained judgment against broker for failing to properly place coverage.
• Recovered all defense costs and policy limits for sexual harassment claims under a nonprofit directors & officers policy after an initial denial of coverage by the insurer.
Commercial Litigation
In addition to his insurance recovery practice, Tucker represents corporate and individual clients in a variety of business disputes. Tucker has handled cases involving contractual disputes, business torts, breaches of fiduciary duties, misappropriation of trade secrets, and fraud. He has also represented clients in shareholder disputes, RICO cases, and trademark and trade dress cases. Tucker regularly speaks on insurance related topics and is actively involved in numerous professional and community organizations.
• Fellow, American College of Coverage & Extracontractual Counsel
• American Bar Association, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee
- Professional Liability Subcommittee, Co-chair 2006-2008
- Atlanta Bar Association
- Board of Directors 2006-2007
- Executive Committee 2006-2007
- Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers, President 2006-2007, Board of Directors 2001-2007
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Board of Directors, 2006-2007
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Lamar Inn of Court, Barrister 2002-2005, Master 2008-
- Atlanta Associates’ Campaign for Legal Services, Co-chair 2005-2006
Tucker graduated with a B.A. in History from Emory University in 1994. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center in 1997.
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Shattuck (“Tucker”) Ely is a trial lawyer focusing on the representation of policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. He handles insurance coverage cases around the country and has successfully tried cases to judges, juries, and arbitration panels. Tucker has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel and was named the Best Lawyers™ 2020 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the…
Who Shattuck represents
Shattuck reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Shattuck studied and practices
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. · 1997
Emory University
B.A. History · 1994
Jurisdictions
Shattuck's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1999 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1998 · ACTIVE
Georgia
1997 · ACTIVE
Shattuck studied at J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and B.A. History in Emory University.
Law school and academic background
Shattuck completed J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and B.A. History in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shattuck runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Shattuck's legal honors and published work
Shattuck has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Shattuck's professional memberships and bar associations
Atlanta Bar Association (Past President, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers) American Bar Association (Member, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee) State Bar of Georgia (Member, Litigation and Tort and Insurance Sections) Lamar Inn of Court
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Locations
Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely's office in Atlanta
Shattuck's primary office is at Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA, 30303. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fellows LaBriola LLP
Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400
Atlanta, GA 30303
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Client reviews of Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely — 4.8/5 rating from 27 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Shattuck. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Atlanta.
4.8
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How to hire Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shattuck usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Shattuck charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shattuck's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Shattuck will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Shattuck
Shattuck discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Shattuck confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Shattuck's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Shattuck 'Tucker' Ely
How much does it cost to hire Shattuck for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shattuck walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Shattuck offer a free consultation?
Shattuck charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shattuck's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Shattuck's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Shattuck gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Shattuck take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Shattuck is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Shattuck will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Shattuck?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Shattuck will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Shattuck accepting new business clients right now?
Shattuck's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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