Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

72 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

Michael Hill is an Associate in the Labor & Employment Law National Practice Section in FMG's Atlanta office. As a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Law National Practice Section, Mr. Hill represents both public and private employers in litigation and pre-suit negotiations involving claims of alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; wage and hour disputes; family and medical leave issues; and employment-contract disputes, including contracts involving non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and non-compete agreements.

He also represents companies in audits by the U.S. Department of Labor and advises employers on complying with laws regarding overtime compensation, classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt under the FLSA, employee vs. independent-contractor classifications, accommodating individuals with disabilities, providing accommodations for religious observances and practices, accommodating pregnant employees, and conducting internal investigations into claims of harassment.

In addition, he has spoken publicly and in webinars on best practices regarding EEO policies, overtime policies, and general employee handbook provisions.Mr. Hill graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of the Georgia Law Review and President of the Labor and Employment Law Association.

After receiving his J.D., Mr. Hill clerked for the Honorable E. Clayton Scofield III of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

72 Best Lawyers awards

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Georgia, graduated 2012

  • Georgia, Active

  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
  • United States Supreme Court

  • United States District Court
  • Georgia, Active
  • University of Georgia, graduated 2012
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States District Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2021-2021 for work in:
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management - 2021
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Employment Law - Management

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