$ 110-310 per hour
Shaun Carl Southworth
About Shaun
Biography
As an employment attorney, Mr. Southworth's practice focuses on representing employees and former employees in all areas of employment law. He carefully selects his clients and aggressively and doggedly represents them. When justice requires, he enjoys taking on any employer, from large Fortune 500 companies, to large governmental agencies.
Mr. Southworth is a graduate of the Duke University School of Law, where at graduation he received the “Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Labor and Employment Law." He was also named the Neill James Blue Scholar. After Duke, Mr. Southworth was a labor and employment associate at an “AmLaw 100″ law firm. As an employment attorney, he represented employers from small business to Fortune 500 companies. Before founding Southworth PC, Mr. Southworth was also a labor and employment attorney at another national law firm, and the senior attorney at one of America’s premier employment and federal practice boutiques, where he represented employees and former employees against entities ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to large governmental agencies. He also supervised other employment attorneys and designed the litigation strategies for numerous employment cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
17 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 13 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 16 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 15 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Southworth PC
1100 Peachtree ST NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Administrative Law
Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2015 | Administrative Law
Toe-to-toe With Opposing Counsel In A Smooth And Calm Manner
Your firm was on point with legal research and analysis. I would not have been able to get here without your legal representation. During the hearing, Mr. Southworth realized immediately what the Agency was trying to do and went toe-to-toe with opposing counsel in a smooth and calm manner. He asked ...
Shaun Carl Southworth's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Southworth is a knowledgeable and detail-oriented attorney who consistently proves himself to be a zealous advocate for employee rights."
"Mr. Southworth is not only a skilled negotiator and a master of the law, he is compassionate and has a true connection with his clients. I had the pleasure of working with him at his former firm and I would strongly recommend him for any employment or labor related matter. He is a true advocate and has a passion for his work. You will not find a more committed and determined representative. In short, Mr. Southworth is very good at what he does and I'm happy that I had the pleasure of working with him."
"Excellent analytical skills. Works hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Employment Rights Attorney of the Year in Georgia, Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award
2009
Outstanding Acheivement in Labor and Employment Law, Duke University School of Law
2009
Neill James Blue Scholar, Duke University School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Attorney, Southworth PC
2012 - 2012
Senior Associate, National Federal Employment Boutique
2011 - 2011
Associate, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Martin
2009 - 2011
Associate, Husch Blackwell Sanders
2007 - 2009
Law Clerk, Duke Legal Project
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, American Civil Liberties Union
Associations
2013 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Stonewall Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)Member
2012 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Missouri BarAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Lueck vs. Cushing Memorial Hospital
Summary Judgment Granted
Bradley vs. Commerce Bank
Dismissed
Supervisor vs. Large Governmental Agency
Favorably settled.
Employee vs. North Carolina State Licensing Board.
Favorably settled.
Employee vs. Large Federal Agency
Six-figure Settlement
Employee vs. Large Federal Agency
Six-figure Settlement
Former Employee vs. Large Employer
Five-figure Settlement
Education
2009
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Grinnell College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Atlanta Legal Expert Radio Show
Federal Employment Law
2009
Client Annual Convention
Disability Discrimination Compliance
2008
Annual Meeting
Immigration Compliance: Employer Rights and Responsibilities
Publications
2013
Attorneys For Federal Employees
MSPB Rules that WPEA Protections Apply to Pending Cases
2012
Discrimination Attorneys In Atlanta
Class Action Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Settled: IHOP to pay $1 million
2012
2012
West Law Journal
Should Employers Include Class-Action Waivers in Employment Agreements?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do i have to answer questions to my boss regarding a pending case that a fellow employee has against him for sexual harassment?
21 Nov 2012
Q&A
Being a union member can i be fired for use of cell phone being on lunch?
26 Nov 2012
Q&A
I was fired for misuse of company credit card. I never used it for personal use.
18 Nov 2012