Best Lawyers Near You in Atlanta, Georgia for Labor Law - Management
Burton Dodd is a partner in the firm's Atlanta office. For more than 30 years he has successfully defended colleges and universities, independent schools, multi-national manufacturers, hospitals, professional medical groups, textile manufacturers, telecommunications corporations, and other employers throughout the United States against claims of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge brought in federal and state courts and administrative agencies. Burton al...
Edward M. Cherof is a principal in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is also the co-leader of the firm’s Workplace Training group. Since joining the firm in 1986, Ed has represented employers in all aspects of labor and employment law and litigation. He has extensive experience providing employers with strategic advice relating to union organizing and in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. He also regularly assists clients in addressing the full sc...
Glenn Patton is a partner in the Labor & Employment Group. He represents management in all areas of employment-related litigation, including employment discrimination claims, wage/hour litigation and restrictive covenant disputes. Glenn also represents management in traditional labor matters, including contract negotiations, labor arbitrations and unfair labor practice charges. In addition to his litigation experience, Glenn counsels numerous clients on day-to-day HR and compliance issues...
Howard Mavity is a partner in the firm's Atlanta office. He founded and co-chairs the firm's Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Practice Group. He draws upon his past business experience in transportation, logistics, construction, and industrial supply to work with clients as a business partner, and focuses on eliminating employee problems by commonsense management. Howard has provided counsel for over 225 occasions of union activity, guided unionized companies, and has managed appro...
Terri R. Stewart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Terri R., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Terri R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Greg Hare has been an employment lawyer at Ogletree Deakins his entire career, ever since 1991. He assists companies with human resources and employment-related litigation matters, including wrongful termination claims, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, employment contracts, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. He advises clients on a wide range of human resources topics, such as employee discipline and discharge, severance planning, independent contractor classifications, w...
Parsa Fattahi is an associate in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Parsa represents employers in a broad range of labor and employment-related matters, litigating cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States, as well as before administrative agencies. In addition to litigation, Parsa provides preventive advice and counsel to employers on labor and employment issues arising under federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Parsa practiced in both the publ...
Pamela E. Palmer-Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Pamela E., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kathryn J. Trent is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kathryn J., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert Baker helps employers stay ahead of workplace challenges by blending practical compliance advice with strong advocacy in litigation and labor relations. He is known for cutting through complexity to deliver clear strategies that protect businesses and keep operations running smoothly. Robert counsels employers across industries on the full spectrum of labor and employment issues, from discrimination and wage-and-hour claims to workplace safety and union relations. He defends clients in...
Rachel Werner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Rachel, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew J. Kim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrew J., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dakota E. Knehans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Construction. Dakota E., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dakota E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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