David J. Canupp

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC

Mr. Canupp’s practice is focused primarily on employment law, governmental liability, and the defense of civil rights claims. He regularly represents government officials and entities in constitutional tort litigation, and he represents employers in lawsuits filed under state and federal anti-discrimination laws—including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition, Mr. Canupp provides guidance to businesses and governments in complying with the accessibility requirements of the ADA. He helps employers in drafting employment policies and handbooks, in dealing with internal employee issues, and responding to investigations by federal agencies. Mr. Canupp received his B.A., cum laude, from The University of Alabama and his J.D., summa cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and received the Amicus Service Award from the International Municipal Lawyers Association in 2012.