George Melville Johnson

George Melville Johnson

3.2
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 36 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination ... +4 more

2870 Peachtree Rd NW, #915-6086, Atlanta, GA

About George

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Administrative Law 15%

An MSPB appeal form gives you the opportunity to request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). We have defended thousands of federal employees in all 50 states and against all federal agencies, and we are here to fight for you.

15%
Appeals 15%

Actions subject to MSPB appeal include Disciplinary Actions including Terminations, Removals and Suspensions, Reductions In Force (RIFs), Wrongful Denial of FERS Disability Retirement Benefits, Whistleblower Retaliation, and others.

15%
Employee Benefits 15%

Our law firm has worked with countless federal employees whose applications for disability and other benefits were initially denied, and you have many options available to you.

15%
Employment and Labor 15%

We are proud of aggressive advocacy on behalf of federal employees, and our first-rate knowledge of Merit Systems Protection Board & Federal Employment law.

15%
Federal Regulation 15%

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is responsible for requests to review regulations of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) alleged to require or result in the commission of a prohibited personnel practice.

15%
Wrongful Termination 15%

An accusation of any conduct or disciplinary action begins with an employee investigation, then a written proposal and right to reply, and then proceed to the discipline stage. We can help at every step.

15%
Litigation 10%

If you are a federal employee who disclosed information regarding government wrongdoing and feel you are facing retaliation, you need legal representation. Melville Johnson, has been protecting federal employee whistleblowers for more than 25 years.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 36 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1990

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Melville Johnson, P.C.

2870 Peachtree Rd NW, #915-6086, Atlanta, GA, 30305

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George Melville Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Leonard | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Stay Away

I hired this attorney around September 2017. I had to fire them in March 2018. I was having a hard time trying to figure out if they represented me or the federal government. They tried to discourage me from defending myself. I have a discrimination case and they seemed to have a problem with me ...identifying the race of the senior management of the agency, who I made about 20 complaints to before they let the people I was complaining about remove me from Federal service. This firm also wanted me to leave out critical events in my case. They left out critical legal advice. I got more advice by going to the web site of Pines Federal and EEO 21; and that was free. George Melville Johnson is the owner, but he assigned me to Shaun Yancey, who they say is the senior associate on the staff. I wouldn't hire Shaun Yancey to fill out a car loan application for me. I had to put Yancey on an email only communication method. You can't trust anything he says. You might have to deal with Shaun Yancey, but George Johnson is copied on every email. He knows about this. Even though I encourage everyone to get themselves a qualified attorney, I would represent myself before I used this firm. Don't waste your money.

Posted by Greg | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Well done!!

Melville Johnson, PC's handling of my Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) case was superlative. From the day I first contacted them to the completion of the case, everything was handled promptly and professionally. They advised me well, worked with me to develop--and keep me appraised of--strateg...y, and aggressively pursued resolution that would be beneficial for me. I was very satisfied with every aspect of their handling of my case.

Posted by Sam G. | June 14, 2015 | Administrative Law

100% Satisfied Customer - Highly Recommended

I hired Melville Johnson P.C. in January 2015 to represent my Merit Systems Protection Board case against Department of the Army. From the minute I spoke with the intake manager Mr. Scott W., I felt like I was on the right track. I received my consultation with Mr. Johnson, he accepted my case, and g...ave me an estimate of what to expect over the coming months. In total, my case lasted about 6 months, I am satisfied with the outcome, and would highly recommend this firm. Mr. Johnson is a great leader, he knows how to run a business properly, and he hires smart people who care about their work. Mr. Johnson assigned me his Senior Associate, Mr. Shaun Yancey, to work on my case. I know that Mr. Johnson provided the oversight, reviewed all correspondence, and made course correction as necessary. During difficult moments of the case was where Mr. Johnson's experience really shined. Melville Johnson P.C. is the best bang for your buck and the most seasoned law firm in their areas of expertise. They are results driven, task oriented, and communicate realistic expectations. I like how the cost was transparent, they were on top of e-mails, and would call me when they needed information on the spot. Their staff are great writers, well versed in researching case law, and strategists. Mr. Johnson's firm is one of a kind, truly unique, and you will not find anyone better than his team. Trust me, hire him, he's worth every penny!

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015

Excellent work

I was impressed with the work and the advices obtained from this team of lawyers. They are very knowledgeable (at least as related with my situation) and, based on that, return the work (letters, communications, reviews, advices, etc.) in a very speedy manner. Impressive! Their ever presence and atta...chment to the case was an assurance for me that a good conclusion was attainable. Very reasonable with the way they handle the financial aspect of the contract also, which is definitely a plus.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Associations

Industrial Relations Research Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

International Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

Education

1987

University of Tennessee College of Law Knoxville

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Washington and Lee University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2004

Martin Luther King, Jr

Africa and Immigration

2003

International Distribution and Investment Law

International Distribution and Investment Law

2002

Lawyering in the International Market

Lawyering in the International Market

2002

International Employment Law Conference

International Employment Law

Languages

English

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