Regina Molden is a trial lawyer and Managing Partner of Molden & Associates. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, and employment matters, including wrongful termination, employment discrimination, wage/hour and overtime law, disability and medical leave, sexual harassment, retaliation, and employment and non-compete agreements. With a winning record as a trial lawyer, Regina understands the benefit of settling without litigation, but also knows and is completely undaunted by the prospect of taking a matter all the way to trial if needed. She knows what it takes to win regardless of whether her client is a plaintiff or defendant.
RECENT VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
FOR THE PLAINTIFF:
Jury Trial Verdict in favor of Plaintiff for Race and Age Discrimination—Plaintiff awarded $250,000 plus attorney’s fees. (Northern District of Georgia)
Jury Trial Verdict in favor of Plaintiff for Sexual Harassment against a male employee. Jury awarded $182,000 to Plaintiff plus attorneys’ fees. (Northern District of Georgia)
Recovered $3 Million dollars for wrongfully terminated employees.
Reached favorable settlements in excess of $500k on behalf of wrongfully terminated Plaintiffs.
Recovered almost $1 Million in damages for employees.
Successfully argued appeal of $425,000 jury verdict in favor of Plaintiff in sexual harassment case (Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals)
$730,289 jury verdict in a contract dispute case. (Fulton County Superior Court)
$401,727 jury verdict in a contract dispute case. (Fulton County Superior Court)
$425,000 jury verdict (plus attorney’s fees) in employment discrimination case. (Northern District of Georgia)
$2,000,000 verdict (bench trial) in a breach of contract/fraud case. (Fulton County Superior Court)
FOR THE DEFENDANT:
Tried a sexual harassment case before a federal court jury in the Northern District of Georgia, and obtained a defense verdict. Although the trial lasted 3 days, the jury took less than 40 minutes to render its verdict in favor of our client.
Represented a doctor’s office/defendant accused of violating wage and hour laws, and obtained summary judgment on behalf of our client.
The court held that the plaintiff/employees were “administrative employees” and not entitled to overtime pay.
Prevailed at trial against the EEOC on behalf of small doctor’s office, defeating claims of religious discrimination. (Northern District of Georgia)
Obtained summary judgment in favor of Fortune 500 Company, defeating claims of race and pay discrimination. (Northern District of Alabama)
Obtained summary judgment in favor of commercial cleaning company, defeating claims of sexual harassment. (Northern District of Georgia)
Settled case on behalf of Athletic Institution for less than 1% of the amount sought by the plaintiff, defeating claims of breach of contract and fraud. (Dekalb County Superior Court)
BEFORE MOLDEN & ASSOCIATES
Prior to founding The Molden Law Firm, Regina was an associate in the Securities Litigation Group at Alston & Bird, LLP where she successfully defended a number of directors and officers against business related claims, including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate waste and misrepresentation. Prior to practicing law, Regina worked as an advertising account executive. Her experience includes television, radio and newspaper advertising sales.
RECOGNITION
Regina is continually acknowledged as a leader in the legal field. In 2016, she recognized by the American Institute of Legal Counsel as one of the 10 best Labor and Employment Law Attorneys in Georgia based on client satisfaction. She was recognized by The Daily Report as one of Georgia’s Top 10 lawyers under the age of 40 “predicted to leave their mark on the profession,” and has been profiled by Small Firm Magazine regarding her work as a trial lawyer. Regina was also profiled in Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine and has appeared on the cover of Atlanta Woman Magazine. Year after year, she receives the AVVO award for client satisfaction. Visit www.avvo.com to read Regina’s client review.
EDUCATION/BAR ADMISSIONS
Regina earned her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, and her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Stillman College, where she was a Presidential Scholar.
Regina is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Georgia. Her federal employment practice also takes her to a number of States outside of Georgia.
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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Glad I Chose Representation 200 Miles Away!!!!
I am in a super small rural town in South Georgia, and the "Good 'Ole Boy System" rules the legal system in this area. When I was done wrong by a former employer, I knew that consulting an attorney locally would absolutely pointless, so I began researching employment attorney's in larger metropolit...
Posted by Jessica | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Above and beyond expectations
I consulted with Ms. Molden on March 31st about a situation I had with my former employer. I have no legal experience and had no idea where to begin. She was professional and answered every one of my questions with confidence. After speaking with Ms. Molden, I contracted her services. She told me dur...
Posted by Sarah | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employment Labor Issue
From the very first phone conversation I knew I had selected the very top attorney for my employment/labor issue...Regina Molden's professionalism was on point ...her knowledge of employment labor laws was the key to the success of my case...and with the ability to make me feel at ease and calm my ne...
Posted by Cyn | July 19, 2015 | Employment & Labor
LOVE MY LAWYER!
When I needed an employment lawyer to represent me against a large company in Macon, Molden and Holley was the first firm that popped up on Google. Going on nothing but blind faith, I scheduled a meeting with Regina and rattled off my story of discontent with my former employer. As soon as she bega...
Posted by Sydney | June 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very skilled litigator
Regina has done an excellent job in representing me in all of my legal matters. She is a very skilled litigator in the courtroom and is always prepared. She and her partner are always professional and have represented me for both personal and business needs. She is fair and I trust her judgement.
"I endorse this lawyer. Regina is an fantastic attorney who provides outstanding client service to businesses and individuals in need. Her skills at a litigator are first rate and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney who is skilled in general civil litigation and/or employment law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Regina is an excellent attorney. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an employment attorney. Regina is always well-prepared, detail oriented and zealously advocates for her clients. She goes above and beyond to keep her clients informed about their case. If I ever needed an employment attorney, I would want Regina in my corner."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have practiced law with Regina Molden for over a decade. She is highly intelligent, competent and professional."
"Not only do I have the utmost respect for Regina personally, I also have the utmost respect for her professionally."
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2019
Top 10 Lawyers Under 40, Fulton County Daily Report
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
20 Legal Eagles, Atlanta Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Molden & Holley, LLC
2001 - 2005
Associate, Alston & Bird, LLP
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$425,000 Verdict
Multimillion dollar verdicts
No liability for small doctor's office
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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