Jeanne Bynum Hipes

Jeanne Bynum Hipes

4.8
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 41 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Alpharetta, GA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Discrimination

2475 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 41 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1984

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Hipes Law LLC

2475 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA, 30009

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4.8 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Julie | March 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

David vs. Goliath

When I was illegally terminated from a Fortune 500 company, we had a hard time finding an attorney to take our case. We were relieved to find Jeanne who, from the get-go, laid out what I could expect. She was personable, professional, and dedicated to my case. Furthermore, she helped us financial...ly smooth through this process as I was not a high paid executive - just a cog in the wheel of a big machine. We mediated in the end and walked away satisfied. Thank you for your help and encouragement, Jeanne.

Posted by Dave | February 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Someone you can go to war with

She had the guts to take my case and go against some very powerful players. She never backed down and we had a successful conclusion to the legal action. Courage, principles, and legal savvy is a hard combo to find, but she has all that and more. She also had great patience with a client who came int...o the case shattered in many ways, and helped put his life back on track. I'll be forever indebted to her, not just for her legal work but for her common sense and compassion.

Posted by Jack | October 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

EXCELLENT LAWYER

I had a very hard case and Mrs. Hipes and her team were on top of it all. She understood my case and her team made it much easier as I was going through a very long process. She even gave her options on wording and advise on what her thoughts were and made me feel important and heard. My case woul...d have never been solved WITHOUT the professional, compassionate and legal minds of herself and her staff. This is the attorney and staff you want behind you when you feel you can't fight for yourself. I thank you Mrs. Hipes and your great people for helping me when I thought there was no end in sight. If you are reading this, PLEASE call her first. She is the law firm for you.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A true advocate for you

Mrs. Hipes dug right into my case. She quickly understood all the details and worked tirelessly to help me find a win. Prompt responses, carefully articulated, and with deep knowledge of the law. I could not have worked with a more kind, professional, and responsive person. As wonderful as she was to... me, she was however very tough on the defendant; relentless to ensure they understood what truly happened to me, uncover the truth, and find resolution. I would absolutely recommend Mrs. Hipes for your case.

Posted by Russ | June 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Helped me with an employer discrimination case

Atty Hipes is compassionate and has a wealth of knowledge concerning employer discrimination cases. Her team is easy to work with and communicates constantly. I highly recommend her to help guide you through your journey. God bless

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Sheri Oluyemi

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer! Jeanne is a ferocious advocate for her clients; at the same time, she’s extremely pleasant to be around."

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Greg Fidlon

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeanne is an exceptional attorney. She brings a rare blend of strong advocacy, kindness, compassion and creativity to the table. These strengths allow her to be effective in cases that other lawyers might be inclined to turn down. She is also very pleasant and easy to talk to, which makes her a pleasure to work with."

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Clare Michaud

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Hipes is one of the smartest lawyers I have ever worked with. I was impressed by the depth of her experience and her openness to using and developing new negotiating techniques. She is one of the few lawyers I know who has mastered the art of staying professional while strongly advocating for her client. She is personable. Not only do I enjoy working with her, I would hire her if I needed an employment lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

2016 Woman of the Year for Law and Justice, Women Works Media Group

2010

Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional and Executive Women

1980

Outstanding Scholarship Award, University of Maryland

1980

Magna Cum Laude, University of Maryland

1980

Dean's List, University of Maryland

1980

Provost's List, University of Maryland

1979

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi

1979

John Marshal Pre-Law Honor Society, John Marshall Society

1978

Psi Chi Honor Society, Psi Chi

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Trial Counsel, Hipes Law LlC

2003 - 2007

Of Counsel, Irvin, Stanford & Kessler, LLP

2001 - 2003

Assistant General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Corporation

1999 - 2001

Of Counsel, Securities Arbitration, Page, Gard, Smiley & Bishop

1995 - 1999

Of Counsel, Hipes & Norton, PC

1986 - 1992

Attorney, Vaughan & Murphy

1985 - 1986

Attorney, Savell & Williams

1984 - 1985

Attorney, Bovis, Kyle & Burch

1983 - 1983

Summer Associate, Butler & Binion

1981 - 1981

Administrative Assistant in DC Law Firm, Lathrop, Koontz, Righter, Claggett & Norquist

1975 - 1980

Associate Program Coordinator, NASA Headquarters

Associations

2012 - Present

Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra

Board Member

2012 - Present

Johns Creek-North Fulton Rotary Club

Foundation Chair

2011 - Present

PowerCore-North Fulton

Participation Coordinator

2011 - Present

City of Milton Ethics Panel

Member

2010 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member, GA

2009 - Present

Johns Creek-North Fulton Rotary Club

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Professional and Executive Women

Member

2008 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Member

2008 - Present

North Fulton Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce

Member

2008 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2008 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

2007 - Present

Georgia Association of Women Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

Sisters-in-Law

Member

1984 - Present

Virginia Alumni Association

Member

1984 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1984 - Present

American Bar Association

Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

Solinet v. Johnson, 280 Ga.App. 227, 633 S.E.2d 626 (2006)

Employer represented by Jeanne Bynum Hipes prevailed in its contention that it was not liable for unemployment benefits where employee repeatedly failed to perform specified duty.

Lockheed Martin Corporation v. Sirius Technologies of America, Inc. and Glenn D. Crowe

Won judgment for $5.64 million in commercial technology dispute.

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Education

1984

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2012

PowerCore Meeting

What To Tell Your Colleagues Who Think They Are About To Get Fired

2011

PowerCore Meeting Help! I've Been Fired!

2010

Rotary Conference

What You Can Do Today To Be Sure You Are Sued Tomorrow

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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