Shaun Carl Southworth

Shaun Carl Southworth

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 16 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

1100 Peachtree ST NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA

About Shaun

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

17 years | 300 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 110-310 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 13 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2012

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 16 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 15 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2010

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Southworth PC

1100 Peachtree ST NE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30309

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Shaun Carl Southworth's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Got my Career back

I would like to start off by sincerely thanking Shaun Southworth and his awesome team over at Southworth PC. These wonderful people include Shaun Southworth, Ronica Scales, Terina Williams, and Shanna Goodwin; each of these wonderful individuals played a major role in fighting and winning my case. I... spoke with numerous attorneys before I spoke with Shaun Southworth about my case and all of the other attorneys were mainly concerned with money, I understand that attorneys have to be paid for their services, but all the attorneys I spoke with except for Shaun at Southworth PC was mainly concerned with getting paid and wanted all the money for the retainer fee up front. It was different at Southworth PC, the first time I spoke with Shaun, he was sincerely concerned, and he told me "he felt bad what happened to me", and that he would try my case. The way they structured things made it affordable for me. I just wanted my job back over money, and Shaun Southworth and his team at Southworth PC got me just that, my job back. I was offered a lot of money by the agency during the settlement, but I just wanted to return to my job for personal reasons. To me some things are worth more than money. In the beginning of my case, I did not know how things were going to go, I just knew that I did not do anything wrong, but I still had a little doubt. I felt I was done wrong, I felt like what happened should not have happened, and I wanted to feel whole again. Shaun Southworth and his team at Southworth PC helped me become whole again. The agency did not want me to return at first, the agency did not want to pay attorney fees, and the agency did not seem to care if I was alright or not; this did not start to change until the middle of the case. In the beginning there was a lot of back and forth between the agency and Southworth PC, but Shaun and his team stayed on top of things. Shaun Southworth and Terina Williams kept up with all of the deadlines, they made sure all paperwork was filed in a timely manner, and they made sure I got all of their messages by doing follow-ups. Shanna Goodwin made sure she relayed every important message to me when I had to speak with Shaun Southworth and/or have a meeting with him about my case. Ronica Scales was a key player as well. She also helped enable me to return to the agency on a date that was good for me. Shaun and his team always asked if I had any questions about anything, they always made sure I understood what was going on, they always kept me in the loop of things, and they always let me know the positive and not so positive things that were going on. They did not give me false hope. They always gave their honest opinions and I appreciate that. I took everything into consideration that they advised me of and I never once lost faith in them because I valued their opinion and wonderful counsel. I am completely satisfied with Southworth PC, I am glad I contacted, consulted with, and hired Shaun Southworth as my attorney, and received help from Terina Williams, Ronica Scales, and Shanna Goodwin as well. I would like to give a special thanks to Ronica Scales, she did not only help with making sure that the agency gave me my job back, but she communicated clearly with the agency and along with Shaun, she constantly reminded the agency of a major deadlines. I think this was a key factor in my case in relation to receiving everything that came along with being reinstated, and Shaun was the reinforcement. I thanked them as much as I could, but I am sincerely thankful and grateful for the wonderful staff at Southworh PC. , they are not only Great Attorneys, but they are good people as well. Thank you Southworth PC. Anyone that is in need of an attorney for reasons in relation to the services Southworth PC provides, I would highly recommend to anyone to use Southworh PC over other attorneys that provides similar services.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Got my job back and more

I would like to start off by sincerely thanking Shaun Southworth and his awesome team over at Southworth PC. These wonderful people include Shaun Southworth, Terina Williams, Ronica Scales, and Shanna Goodwin; each of these wonderful individuals played a major role in fighting and winning my case. Th...e way they structured things made it affordable for me. I just wanted my job back over money, and Shaun Southworth and his team at Southworth PC got me just that, my job back. I got my job back, back pay with interest, the agency agreed to pay attorney fees and everything was made retroactively in reference to my employment. I never had any doubts in Shaun and his team. I trusted Shaun, I came to realize that Shaun stood for something, he was a man of excellence and good character, and he really wanted to help if he was able to. I do not ever know how I can repay Shaun and his team. I started out speaking with attorneys and ended up with Great friends, and if anyone is reading this that may need the service that Southworth PC provides, I would highly recommend that anyone go talk to my friends over at Southworth PC, they are the dreamteam, and they are not just attorneys, they are humans that actually care.

Posted by Deborah | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Southworth PC is the REAL DEAL!

Southworth PC firm is professional, caring, and simply Amazing. This firm is filled with the best attorneys in the State of Georgia. They took care of me from start to finish, words will never be enough to explain the experience I received from Southworth PC. If you are looking for a very personal ex...perience and an attorney that will go the extra mile under any and all circumstances just for you well Southworth PC will and can do it for you. Thank you for an Amazing experience during a very difficult time in my life!! Southworth PC is the REAL DEAL!

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I could not be more pleased with Southworth PC.

I could not be more pleased with Southworth PC. From the initial contact Mr. Shaun Southworth was attentive to the matter. Ms. Terina Williams did a great job handling the case from start to finish. Ms. Williams did an excellent job at becoming knowledgeable with the case, weighing all options and di...scovering what the best outcome for me as a client would be. There is nothing I can say I wasn't prepared for. I was always informed on pertinent information and upcoming matter. The fact that Ms. Williams would brief me on upcoming potentials and on what to except next helped my anxiety and prepared me. Though it took some time to resolve I always felt that the case was still an important matter and was able to get updates at any time or any questions/ concerns answered in a timely matter. Overall I was very pleased with the outcome. Southworth PC is a reputable firm I would recommend.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2015

You got the job done

My biggest thing was that the firm was professional and courteous. I cannot even say how pleased I was with the representation. The firm acted with compassion and empathy and you got the job done. I was always kept updated. Even though the process was unknown to me, I felt more than comfortable wit...h your guidance throughout the process. It was also clear the firm was knowledgeable of the law, and you did your homework. Although the firm could not promise anything, it was clear your attorneys valued integrity and I whole heartedly trusted your advice.

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Shaun Carl Southworth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cherri Shelton

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Southworth is a knowledgeable and detail-oriented attorney who consistently proves himself to be a zealous advocate for employee rights."

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Christine Palmer

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Andrew Greenberg

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent analytical skills. Works hard for his clients."

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Stephen Scriber

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

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 Justice

Member

2012 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Stonewall Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)

Member

2012 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Missouri Bar

Attorney 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

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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

2012

West Law Journal Should Employers Include Class-Action Waivers in Employment Agreements?

Languages

English

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