Bret Thrasher maintains a broad and diverse litigation practice in federal and state courts throughout Georgia. As a member of Thompson O'Brien's litigation team, Mr. Thrasher has developed particular expertise in trial and appellate work, litigation involving closely held businesses, and contract disputes. Mr. Thrasher's local government affairs practice has placed him on the forefront of breaking issues involving police liability, First Amendment litigation, zoning, and employment matters. On behalf of the firm's financial and banking clients, he has successfully recovered high value assets, pursued commercial fraud claims, and defended several federal lawsuits asserting Truth in Lending, Fair Debt Collection, and Fair Credit Reporting Act claims. Thompson O'Brien's real estate development clients rely upon Mr. Thrasher to handle a variety of zoning and land use litigation matters.