Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Maia Taylor is a litigator with Lawrence & Bundy focusing on Employment Matters, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Internal Investigations, Class Action Litigation, and General Commercial Litigation. Before joining Lawrence & Bundy, she was an associate at Sutherland (Eversheds Sutherland), where she participated in the firm’s 2012 Summer Associate program. Maia also served as a summer law clerk with the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund in Washington D.C.
From Chambers USA: “Shawn Kachmar stands out for both his in-depth knowledge of labor and employment law and excellent client service skills. As one interviewee comments: ‘Your problems always seem to be his priority – no matter how small you are, you always feel like you are his most important customer.’” Shawn Kachmar is a partner at HunterMaclean and practices in the areas of employment law , employee benefits , and business litigation . Shawn counsels employe...
Mr. Deering has extensive experience representing employers in successfully avoiding and defending a broad range of employment-related claims. His focus areas include employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation and harassment, whistleblower issues, restrictive covenants, wage-hour matters (including class and collective actions) and workplace safety. Mr. Deering has litigated such matters throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.In addition, Mr. De...
Ann Margaret Pointer is a partner in the Atlanta office. She has represented management in labor and employment matters for more than 30 years with a particular emphasis on the agricultural industry. She has been listed in The Legal 500 as "one of the leaders in the country for her knowledge of H-2 agricultural workers." She counsels and defends many agricultural companies in connection with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA...
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...
Luke Zavoli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Luke, 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 Luke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John Elliott is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. He represents a wide range of clients in complex commercial disputes and litigation in both federal and state courts. His analytical approach ensures that he understands all the legal and business considerations necessary to achieve the most efficient results for his clients. John represents businesses in a variety of matters at both the trial and appellate level. John’s matters often involve complex contract dispu...
Barclay splits her time between litigating cases for clients and helping clients prevent the need for litigation in the first place, by advising on compliance and best practices. She’s most skilled and experienced in the areas of employment law, education law, and commercial litigation. In practical terms, that means she can help you litigate cases involving claims like discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and business torts. She also represents employers, schools, colleges,...
Anna Drake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Anna, 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 Anna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jacob R. Dean is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Atlanta office. Jacob defends employers in litigation involving race, sex, color, disability, and age discrimination and retaliation claims. Representing companies in a wide range of industries, Jacob has appeared on behalf of employers in federal and state court, as well as before state boards and commissions. His experience includes wage-and-hour investigations and audits under the Fair Labor Standards A...
Gregory Y. Shin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gregory Y., 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 Gregory Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Micah Dickie is an associate in the firm's Atlanta office. He counsels clients on best practices for mitigating the risk of workplace incidents and defending against OSHA inspections and investigations. Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, Micah practiced with the law firm of Buckley Beal, where he represented plaintiffs in an array of employment law matters. Additionally, Micah served as a law clerk for the Honorable Leslie J. Abrams Gardner in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of...
Skye Hao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Skye, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Skye is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Adonica N. Plummer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Adonica N., 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 Adonica N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adria K. Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Adria K., 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 Adria K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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