Patrick R. " Pat" Tyson

Patrick R. " Pat" Tyson

Atlanta, GA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

69 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Biography

Pat Tyson is a partner with Constangy. He has been with the firm since May 1986, after a 13-year career at the U.S. Department of Labor. He began his career in the Department’s Solicitor’s Office, where he served as an attorney representing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). He later worked for OSHA, where he held the positions of Director of Compliance, Deputy Assistant Secretary and served two terms as the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Agency.

Mr. Tyson is the OSHA Practice Group Co-chair, representing clients on a wide range of safety and health issues. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Safety Counsel, and serves as Counsel to the Voluntary Protection Program Participant's Association.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

69 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Toledo, J.D., graduated 1973
  • Auburn University, BA, graduated 1970

  • Virginia, 1973

  • Board of Directors of the National Safety Council - Former Chairman
  • Board of Trustees of the National Safety Council's Foundation for Safety and Health - Former Chairman
  • Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association - Counsel
  • Virginia, 1973
  • Board of Directors of the National Safety Council - Former Chairman
  • Board of Trustees of the National Safety Council's Foundation for Safety and Health - Former Chairman
  • Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association - Counsel
  • University of Toledo, J.D., graduated 1973
  • Auburn University, BA, graduated 1970

Client Testimonials

Through Pat Tyson's expertise and knowledge of the issues, he has helped shape the direction we have taken on key issues.

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • Recognized in Chambers USA Guide

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