About Robert Craig Thrift, Jr.

For nearly 20 years Craig Thrift has represented clients in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, real estate, leasing, corporate, limited liability company, partnership, securities, financing, and general business matters.

He serves as a trusted advisor to businesses and their owners in evaluating potential deals and developing strategies for success. Mr. Thrift brings a deep understanding of the legal, tax and business aspects of transactions to complex deals including mergers, acquisitions and sales of businesses, private offerings, financings and loan transactions, and structuring and restructuring of corporations, limited liability companies, joint ventures and partnerships. He advises clients regarding loans, non-competition covenants, employment relationships, shareholders agreements, security, escrow and guaranty agreements, settlement agreements, promissory notes, secured financings and other types of business contracts. Mr. Thrift routinely negotiates and creates documents for entity organizations, shareholder and owner agreements, capital formation transactions, business combinations, sales of businesses, restructurings and breakups.

Mr. Thrift has handled transactions valued at over $700 million for public companies and investment banks and enjoys working with a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to startups, family offices, and venture capital and private equity funds. His clients represent a variety of industry sectors, including real estate, hospitality, technology, manufacturing, business consulting and other services.

Mr. Thrift is among the best-reviewed real estate and business law attorneys in Georgia on . He has achieved an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating, the highest rating awarded for legal ability and ethical standards, from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also received the Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion designation, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Choice Award, and the AVVO Clients’ Choice Award. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia Business Law Section, Corporate Counsel Law Section, General Practice and Trial Law Section, Real Property Law Section, as well as the Franchise and Distribution Law Section.

Prior to forming Thrift McLemore, Mr. Thrift worked with certain publicly and privately held real estate companies and was an attorney with the international law firms of McDermott Will & Emery, King & Spalding, and Jones Day. Mr. Thrift received his JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law and his BA in Business Management from the South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Delta Phi.

 

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Franchises and Franchising
Posted by anonymous
May 06, 2018
Hired Attorney

Craig came in to our dealership and got everything put on paper and well done for our customers and employees and manufacturers. He knows his stuff about RV dealerships and how they work and how we really make money and protect our staff. I told him I would write a review if he did everything he said he woud. Well he did everything he said he would do.

 
Resort Timeshares
Posted by anonymous
May 01, 2018
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Unfortunately, due to differences and timing, we were unable to work together but he offered his services to my future legal counsel if needed. I was unable to find counsel that was as informed on the subject at Attorney Thrift. I know from meeting with him that his knowledge in this area is unmatched and he really cares about you as a person and not another case log. I ventured at this on my own but he continued to take calls from me. I would highly recommend Attorney Thrift!

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 26, 2018
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Resort Timeshares
Posted by anonymous
March 29, 2018
Hired Attorney

Craig has always done exactly what he said he would do in regards to my legal needs. His willingness to speak with me about any questions which may arise has been great.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 10, 2018
Hired Attorney

I contacted Mr. Thrift for advice relating to a landlord/tenant dispute which also involved family...and thereby - family law. He was not only professional but he was considerate and seemed genuinely concerned about our issue. He responded to my inquiry immediately. I am highly appreciative for an attorney like this and he is definitely someone I'll be adding to my contacts to conduct business with in the future. Very impressed!!

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
January 06, 2018
Hired Attorney

I hired Mr Thrift to assist me in a real estate matter. Mr. thrift was exceptionally knowledgeable, courteous, and professional in dealing with my case. I was extremely impressed with the amount of knowledge that he possesses without having to first "consult" with someone else. He kept in touch with me by email and phone during the whole process. I would recommend Mr. Thrift to anyone who wishes to get great results in their real estate transactions. Thank you Mr. Thrift for your assistance!!

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
December 04, 2017
Hired Attorney

My husband and I hired Craig Thrift of Thrift & McLemore to assist us with managing our estate matters. Craig communicated well with both of us. He met with us multiple times, once even coming to our home. He introduced us to a technique where we could sell a portion of our home to our daughter and have Medicare cover the costs of our long term care without having to use our home's equity. Craig also revised our wills, our living wills, our power of attorneys, and our religious preferences.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 03, 2017
Hired Attorney

Mr. Thrift has been a great service to me in the timeshare sector. He pays great attention to detail and goes above and beyond what is required. Very happy with his performance.

Business Law
Posted by anonymous
August 25, 2017
Hired Attorney

Craig has been a huge help with my dealerships recently. I consider myself very intelligent in this space but it helps tremendously having someone in your corner that knows the in's and out's of the legal side. Thanks again man! W. Parker

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
November 23, 2019
Hired Attorney

CRaig and his legal team got me the results I wanted and treated me with respect and dignity. I needed help with a problem tenant that was not paying me and Craig made it right.

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  • Real Estate
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    • Estate Planning
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Litigation
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    • Corporate
    • Franchise & Dealership
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Escrow Service
    • Start Ups
    • Professional Licensing
    • Private Equity

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1000 Parkwood Circle SE, Suite 950Atlanta, GA 30339U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Robert Craig Thrift, Jr. has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Robert Craig Thrift, Jr. has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Thrift McLemore has 22 attorneys at this location.
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    Robert Craig Thrift, Jr. attended Washington and Lee University School of Law.