John Lawrence Mays
About John
Biography
I represent clients in class and collective action cases concerning employee compensation and provide legal counsel to small businesses, primarily regarding employment issues, trade secrets, data breaches, and contract matters. Our firm is a full-service law practice representing clients across the country, and we have won landmark victories before the U.S. Supreme Court. We have served as class counsel in nationwide collective actions for unpaid wages and have a strong record defending indiviuduals and companies in court and administrative proceedings.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
40%-40%
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Licensed in Georgia for 15 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Parks, Chesin & Walbert
1355 Peachtree Street NE, Ste 2000, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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John Lawrence Mays's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse John. His firm provides excellent representation to my clients who face employment law issues."
"John's extensive knowledge of employment law and his litigation experience are the foundation of the great results he gets for clients again and again. He puts the client first, and he spares no effort in working to accomplish the client's goals."
"I opposed John and his partner Jeff Kerr on an overtime case. John is a great lawyer with a keen awareness of FLSA law. He is also a tough negotiator. I highly recommend John Mays."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Parks, Chesin & Walbert
2010 - 2018
Partner, MAYS & KERR LLC
Associations
2014 - 2015
National Employment Lawyers AssociationAnnual Convention Committee Co-Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Defendant's Motion to Dismiss was granted, and decision was affirmed by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Education
N/A
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Speaking Engagements
2014
Representing Tipped Employees
2012
Wage and hour issues addressed at NELACon 2012
2012
Labor & Employment Practice
Publications
2015
2014
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers