Mr. Elarbee has been practicing law for over 32 years and has represented both individuals and Fortune 500 companies in complex business litigation. Over the years, Mr. Elabee has served as lead or co-lead class counsel in numerous investor related class action cases throughout the country that have resulted in tens of millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. Mr. Elarbee has also represented dozens of small businesses and partnerships engaged in complex contractual disputes, shareholder related litigation and derivative actions.

Numerous courts throughout the United States have praised Mr. Elarbee’s professionalism and skills in representing his clients:

Fulton County, Georgia Superior Court Judge John J. Goger:
Based upon the record before this Court, this court finds that the class and nominal defendants are well represented by counsel who are well qualified, experienced and able to conduct this class and derivative action litigation concerning all thirteen (13) partnerships and the investors in them. Class Counsel has demonstrated exceptional skill in representing the class by bringing this matter to an early and efficient resolution. This court notes that class counsel has substantial experience in prosecuting similar class and derivative actions and the excellent results achieved by class counsel in this case on behalf of the class.

Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Foster:
This Court would also note Class Counsel’s substantial experience in prosecuting similar class actions and the exceptional result achieved by Class Counsel through the partial settlement in this case on behalf of the Class.” (Judgement entered June 20, 2000 in connection with partial settlement). “All of the attorneys involved in this case as class counsel are highly experienced attorneys with substantial experience in the fields of partnership law and class action procedures. A limited number of attorneys in the United States share their level of expertise and accomplishments in these areas.” (Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law entered June 20, 2000 in connection with partial settlement).

Cook County, Illinois, Circuit Court Judge Julia Nowicki:
Based upon the Settlement and all files, records and proceedings in this Case No. 00 CH 14500, and the Court having conducted a fairness hearing, the Court hereby grants final approval to the Settlement and finds that it is the result of arms-length bargaining between experienced counsel representing all Parties and is in all respects fair, reasonable, adequate and in the best interest of the Settlement Plaintiffs.

Mr. Elarbee is admitted to practice in all Georgia state trial and appellate courts and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and numerous other courts nationwide pro hac vice.

Mr. Elarbee is an Atlanta native and earned his undergraduate degree (Cum Laude) from Florida State University and his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 1986. Upon graduation from Law School, Mr. Elarbee was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy and served on active duty for four years in both Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines and Charleston, South Carolina. In recognition of his service to our country, Mr. Elarbee was awarded the Naval Achievement Medal by the Secretary of the Navy, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and a Presidential Unit Citation.

Mr. Elarbee has earned the highest legal rating awarded to lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Elarbee is an AV Preeminent rated attorney. Less than 5% of all lawyers ranked by Martindale-Hubbell achieve this top ranking.

Mr. Elarbee has maintained his AV Preeminent rating for 20 straight years. Mr. Elarbee has also been recognized by his peers as one of the Top Lawyers in Georgia for the past 4 years.