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Cheryl Barnes Legare

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  • Decatur, GA
  • Licensed for 17 years
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About Cheryl

Practice areas

Sexual harassmentDiscriminationEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 34%

  2. Discrimination: 33%

  3. Sexual harassment: 33%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

125 Clairemont Avenue
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Legare, Attwood & Wolfe, LLC

125 Clairemont Avenue
Suite 380
Decatur, GA, 30030

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
SCGood Standing200403/08/2020
GAActive Member in Good Standing 200207/02/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2018
Top 50 Women Lawyers in GeorgiaSuper Lawyers2018
Legal EliteGeorgia Trend Magazine2018
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2017
Top 50 Women Lawyers in GeorgiaSuper Lawyers2017
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2016
Top 50 Women Lawyers in GeorgiaSuper Lawyers2016
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2011
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerLegare, Attwood & Wolfe, LLC2015 - Present
PartnerThe Buckley Firm, LLC2014 - 2015
PartnerBuckley & Klein, LLP2010 - 2014
AttorneyBuckley & Klein, LLP2007 - 2010
AssociateSeyfarth Shaw LLP2004 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Georgia Association for Women LawyersPresident2018 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)President2011 - 2011
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)President-Elect2010 - 2010
Georgia Association for Women LawyersVice President/Programs2009 - 2011
Ahimsa HouseBoard Member2008 - 2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Georgia State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2002
Ithaca CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1987
State University of New York, Rockefeller CollegeM.S.W.N/A

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Expert Counsel

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I have just finalized a complicated, three-year-long dispute with a former employer. I’m thankful Cheryl Legare was the attorney working on my behalf. She committed the facts of my case to memory and could recall dates and details with remarkable competence. She applied her knowledge of employment law to achieve a successful outcome in my case. My sincerest appreciation to Cheryl for expert counsel and to her assistant, Renee, for her supportive services throughout this process.
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Hired attorney

Top Notch Employment Attorney

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Cheryl Legare is the consummate professional. She spent time explaining my options and the most advantageous path for me to take. Ms. Legare is extremely knowledgeable about employment law and was able to identify my issues and offer ongoing counsel throughout my ordeal. She was sympathetic and kind to me and even offered additional resources to assist in my situation. Additionally, unlike other lawyers, she was available to me, responding swiftly.
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Very helpful, kind, and knowledgeable

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While it turned out that I never needed Cheryl Legare's services she sat down with me, and directed me to people who could help. She sent a lot of time with me to find out how to best address my case. That meant a lot to me. Every time I called she was very kind, knowledgeable and helpful.

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Lamar Mitchell, Employee benefits Attorney on Mar 20, 2011
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Cheryl is one of the most principled, passionate, and informed attorneys I know in the fields of employment and labor law. I regularly refer clients to her, as I know they will always be treated well. I recommend Cheryl highly.

Daniel DeWoskin, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 9, 2008
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Cheryl is among the brightest and most professional attorneys I know. I highly recommend her and am proud to refer her cases when the opportunity presents itself.