Connor M.Bateman
Associate
Commercial Litigation
cbateman@seyfarth.com
Connor represents businesses engaged in credit reporting and background screening in a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters.
More About Connor
Companies that do business in areas related to consumer privacy must contend with a complex array of federal and state regulations in an increasingly active litigation environment. Connor helps companies face these challenges by assisting in litigation involving single-plaintiff claims and class actions asserted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other consumer protection statutes.
Connor has litigated a broad range of commercial disputes, including matters involving consumer privacy, cybersecurity, trade secrets, contract disputes, professional liability, land use and zoning, and insurance coverage. Connor's extensive litigation experience has made him uniquely adept at recognizing and addressing latent and ancillary issues that often arise during the course of litigation.
Connor has successfully defended businesses at the trial and appellate levels of both federal and state court. He is committed to resolving claims in a prompt, cost-effective manner and has helped to obtain numerous dismissals, summary judgements, and directed verdicts on behalf of his clients. He has also authored several winning briefs and presented oral arguments at the appellate level.
Connor enjoys working alongside Seyfarth attorneys who share his passion for the law, his commitment to client service, and his enthusiasm for developing innovative, practical, and effective litigation strategies.
Connor has litigated a broad range of commercial disputes, including matters involving consumer privacy, cybersecurity, trade secrets, contract disputes, professional liability, land use and zoning, and insurance coverage. Connor's extensive litigation experience has made him uniquely adept at recognizing and addressing latent and ancillary issues that often arise during the course of litigation.
Connor has successfully defended businesses at the trial and appellate levels of both federal and state court. He is committed to resolving claims in a prompt, cost-effective manner and has helped to obtain numerous dismissals, summary judgements, and directed verdicts on behalf of his clients. He has also authored several winning briefs and presented oral arguments at the appellate level.
Connor enjoys working alongside Seyfarth attorneys who share his passion for the law, his commitment to client service, and his enthusiasm for developing innovative, practical, and effective litigation strategies.
- JD, Georgia State University College of Law
Magna cum laude
Order of the Coif
Georgia State University Law Review, legislation editor
Logan E. Bleckley Inn of Court pupil - BA, University of Georgia
Political Science
- Georgia
- US District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Georgia Superior Courts
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- Defended a national credit reporting agency in a single-plaintiff action seeking millions of dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. Helped to obtain several favorable evidentiary rulings and a directed verdict in the client's favor at trial.
- Defended a general contractor against defamation and tortious interference claims asserted by a subcontractor. The trial court directed a verdict in the client's favor.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a national tire wholesaler in a breach of warranty lawsuit brought by one of the client's former customers.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national insurance company in a lawsuit challenging the company's coverage determination. The trial court's ruling was upheld on appeal.
- Defended several counties and municipalities against lawsuits brought by individuals, businesses, and trade organizations seeking to invalidate local ordinances or land use decisions. Obtained multiple dismissals, summary judgments, verdicts, and appellate rulings in favor of the local government clients.
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Connor represents businesses engaged in credit reporting and background screening in a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters.
More About Connor
Companies that do business in areas related to consumer privacy must contend with a complex array of federal and state regulations in an increasingly active litigation environment. Connor helps companies face these challenges by assisting in litigation involving single-plaintiff claims and class actions asserted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other consumer protection statutes.
Connor has litigated a broad range of commercial disputes, including matters involving consumer privacy, cybersecurity, trade secrets, contract disputes, professional liability, land use and zoning, and insurance coverage. Connor's extensive litigation experience has made him uniquely adept at recognizing and addressing latent and ancillary issues that often arise during the course of litigation.
Connor has successfully defended businesses at the trial and appellate levels of both federal and state court. He is committed to resolving claims in a prompt, cost-effective manner and has helped to obtain numerous dismissals, summary judgements, and directed verdicts on behalf of his clients. He has also authored several winning briefs and presented oral arguments at the appellate level.
Connor enjoys working alongside Seyfarth attorneys who share his passion for the law, his commitment to client service, and his enthusiasm for developing innovative, practical, and effective litigation strategies.
Connor has litigated a broad range of commercial disputes, including matters involving consumer privacy, cybersecurity, trade secrets, contract disputes, professional liability, land use and zoning, and insurance coverage. Connor's extensive litigation experience has made him uniquely adept at recognizing and addressing latent and ancillary issues that often arise during the course of litigation.
Connor has successfully defended businesses at the trial and appellate levels of both federal and state court. He is committed to resolving claims in a prompt, cost-effective manner and has helped to obtain numerous dismissals, summary judgements, and directed verdicts on behalf of his clients. He has also authored several winning briefs and presented oral arguments at the appellate level.
Connor enjoys working alongside Seyfarth attorneys who share his passion for the law, his commitment to client service, and his enthusiasm for developing innovative, practical, and effective litigation strategies.
- JD, Georgia State University College of Law
Magna cum laude
Order of the Coif
Georgia State University Law Review, legislation editor
Logan E. Bleckley Inn of Court pupil - BA, University of Georgia
Political Science
- Georgia
- US District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Georgia Superior Courts
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Related Key Industries
- Defended a national credit reporting agency in a single-plaintiff action seeking millions of dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. Helped to obtain several favorable evidentiary rulings and a directed verdict in the client's favor at trial.
- Defended a general contractor against defamation and tortious interference claims asserted by a subcontractor. The trial court directed a verdict in the client's favor.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a national tire wholesaler in a breach of warranty lawsuit brought by one of the client's former customers.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of national insurance company in a lawsuit challenging the company's coverage determination. The trial court's ruling was upheld on appeal.
- Defended several counties and municipalities against lawsuits brought by individuals, businesses, and trade organizations seeking to invalidate local ordinances or land use decisions. Obtained multiple dismissals, summary judgments, verdicts, and appellate rulings in favor of the local government clients.
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Jan 18, 2024
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Attorney Publication
Oct 2, 2023
Now Available! 50-State Survey of Health Care Information Privacy Laws (2023-2024 Edition)
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Firm News
09/15/2023
Cross-Office Trade Secrets Litigation Team Secures $40 Million Settlement for Karma Automotive
- Recognized as a Recommended Attorney for Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco), The Legal 500 (Legalese Ltd.) (2024)
- Recognized as a "Ones to Watch" lawyer by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Commercial Litigation (2022-2024)
- Co-Contributor, "50-State Survey of Health Care Information Privacy Laws," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Business Interruption Coverage for COVID-19-Related Losses under Commercial First-Party Property Policies," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Mar 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "The Ninth Circuit Demands Simplicity: Background Check Disclosure Forms That Contain State-Law Notices or Improper Grammar Violate the FCRA," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Jan 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Shutdown and Federal Courts: It Will Be Mostly Business As Usual," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Jan 23, 2019)
- Co-Author, "For Civil Litigants, Confusion About the Effect of the Federal Government Shutdown," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Jan 11, 2019)
- Co-Presenter, "The CARES Act: Modifications to FCRA Duties," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 27, 2021)