Joseph Alonso

Founding and Managing Partner

Joseph is sought after for his integrity, discretion and steadfast protection of his clients’ interests.

P: (678) 928-4508

Joseph Alonso, Founding and Managing Partner

For 25 years Joseph has represented clients in transactions, litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters, primarily in the financial services industry and in disputes over intellectual property, employee raiding, trade secrets and non-compete agreements. He has represented clients in dozens of multi-million-dollar transactions and disputes.

Community Connection

His passions are family, work, and community. He believes that to see a community thrive and offer a rich live-work-play experience, we must actively contribute to that realization and success.

Joseph’s community involvement includes:

  • Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service, D6
  • Georgia Humanities Council – Board Chair, Governor Appointee
  • Carter Center Board of Councilors – Board Member
  • Oxford College of Emory University – Alumni Board
  • Children’s Development Academy – Past Board Chair
  • Bridge2Rwanda – Volunteer and Host Family
  • Bashor Homeless Men’s Shelter – Food & Overnight Volunteer
  • Concrete Jungle – Volunteer Farmer
  • Cooper Inn of Court
  • Judicial Procedure and Administration Committee – State Bar of Georgia, Former
  • North Fulton Bar Association – Past President
  • Atlanta Technology Angels – Member
  • Sound Media Ventures – Members
  • Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy – State Bar of Georgia, Graduate
  • Leadership North Fulton – Graduate

Education & Admissions

Highlights

  • Obtaining $18 million dollar result for client: Stephens Inc. v. Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., et al. FINRA Case No. 17-02378.
  • Obtaining a multi-million dollar award for client: Lance R. Beck v. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, LLC, FINRA Case No. 08-02482.: 
  • Obtaining favorable results for clients, including: 
  • J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC v. Morgan Stanley, et al., FINRA Case No. 11-03379.
  • John Wassenaar v. CF Global Trading, LLC, FINRA Case No. 11-03222.
  • RBC Dain Rauscher v. Stephens, Inc., et al. FINRA Case No. 04-015322.
  • Stephen James Heil v. LPL Financial, et. al., FINRA Case No. 13-02673.
  • Timothy Bastian v. Manarin Securities Corporation, AAA No. 01-14-0001-4647.
  • Obtaining a defense verdict for clients, including: 
  • Marilyn Banks v. Morgan Stanley DW, Inc., 2005 NASD Arb. LEXIS 2270, Case No. 04-06440.
  • Thomas D. Johannson, Ann Tipton Johannson v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., 2005 NASD Arb. LEXIS 1561, Case No. 03-03414.
  • Obtaining verdict for client: Daniel J. Higgins v. Fahnestock & Co., f/k/a Josephthal & Co., Inc., 2003 NASD Arb. LEXIS 2158, Case No. 02-06856.
  • Non-competes found unenforceable under Georgia law: Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. v. David W. Mulford, 2007 NASD Arb. LEXIS 1089, Case No. 06-03794.
  • Resolving a dispute in clients’ favor and obtaining a U-5 expungement: Scott Macolino and Roger Shaffer v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., 2005 NASD Arb. LEXIS 2661, Case No. 04-03671.
  • Claudia Sitar v. Morgan Stanley DW, Inc., 2004 NASD Arb. LEXIS 1041, Case No. 02-03438.
  • Salomon Smith Barney, Inc. v. Gary B. Meyers, 2004 NASD Arb. LEXIS 1701, Case No. 02-04113.