Adeash (A.J.) Lakraj

Adeash (A.J.) Lakraj is the founder of Lakraj Justice, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he represents individuals in employment law, civil rights and personal injury matters. As founder of the firm, he focuses his practice on holding employers, corporations and institutions accountable while protecting the rights of those who have been wronged. His work spans complex litigation in both state and federal courts, handling cases involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, catastrophic injuries, trucking accidents and premises liability.

Throughout his career, Mr. Lakraj has guided clients through challenging legal battles, securing significant recoveries, including a $1,000,000 policy limit tender in a sexual harassment case, a $450,000 multiplaintiff class action tip credit settlement and substantial recoveries in discrimination and personal injury matters. He has represented clients in high-profile cases, including nine women in a sexual harassment lawsuit against an Athens physician, a Muslim bus driver prohibited from praying at work and an employee terminated after disclosing his autism. His approach combines extensive federal court litigation experience with a commitment to pursuing maximum compensation available under the law for individuals facing powerful adversaries.

Mr. Lakraj earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida, where he completed a certification in Leadership Studies, before obtaining his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law. During law school, he distinguished himself through active participation in Emory Moot Court as a Law and Religion Advocate, served as Director of Finances for the Emory Law Trial Team and held the position of Public Defender for the Student Bar Association. He received the Order of Emory Advocates and was named Pro Bono Medalist in 2015. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2016.

Mr. Lakraj’s professional accomplishments include selection to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He is a member of the Lamar Inn of Court and maintains proficiency in English and Hindi, with working knowledge of Spanish. He has volunteered with Women in Transition, focusing on poverty alleviation efforts.