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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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do your homework!

Hiring Southworth PC was the biggest mistake of my life. I had a very strong case as I was employed by my federal agency for 33 years with a meticulous record and many awards. This is a fact. Shaun Southworth, although on initial contact seems nice, is actually a very nasty and arrogant man. I was a... client for 5 years He took my money in increments of $5,000 and used it up rapidly .. with no visible result …this is a fact. When my funds ran out he put me on a payment plan and then my case was reassigned to Georgia Lawrence. She provided poor communication, filed everything at the last minute and did not seem to ever comprehend the facts of my case. I had a grueling 6.5 hour deposition with the US Justice Department. She was on Zoom supposedly supporting me. She came back from lunch 20 minutes late which really irritated the Justice Department attorney then had to leave for an hour to speak to another judge on another case … leaving me on my own … then when she came back from that meeting she forgot to turn off her video .. and there was Georgia Lawrence sitting in her car! It was so embarrassing and unprofessional. This is a fact.. I fought this case for five years finally getting to US Federal Court and Georgia filed my case in the wrong format so the Federal Judge disregarded ALL of my disputed facts using the Justice Department ‘s overly false narrative to dismiss my case. Shaun’s response to me was basically “well all courts and states are different!” That’s a fact. Isn’t that what his job is .. to know how to properly file a case in the proper format in Federal Court? He was supposedly monitoring my case. He took no responsibility for this mistake and damaging loss. He then immediately dropped me as a client for no reason. He refused to even explain the Judges decision to me… this is a fact. he refused to respond to my subsequent inquiries as of what to do. This is a fact. I have no means to Appeal now. This loss was devastating both financially and emotionally. I too am filing a complaint with the FTC and Bar Association and hope that anyone else who has been hurt by this unscrupulous law firm will do the same. This should not stand. I had hundreds of pages of emails and witnesses to support my case that never was considered partially because Shaun refused to depose my witnesses to save money even though I asked, for repeatedly, so nothing was on record in support of my case. This is a fact. It was an epic fail and it all goes back to Shaun Southworth . Yes Georgia Lawrence is incapable but Shaun is ultimately responsible. I am devastated by this as my 33 year career meant a lot to me. Please do not make the mistake I did and please do your homework. Seek out his negative reviews. I have been monitoring and screenshotting his negative reviews for several years now and there is a pattern If enough people file complaints something may happen. I once thought early on these poor reviews were reflective of perhaps clients that lost their case and were just upset but when you read them and they reflect exactly what you were put through by Southworth PC ( i. e. excessive billing, rudeness, Georgia Lawrence filing your case wrong ( that is literally in three reviews and it happened to me as well!) not returning calls, not listening to you … not bothering to fully understand the actual facts of your case … etc etc)you come to realize that this is an indisputable pattern of doing business for Southworth PC. This is a fact. This is a pattern. It is not without basis. I lived it. Shaun once told me to shut up! He thought I didn’t know what I was talking about but when he finally listened to what I was saying he realized I was right and knew what I was talking about … he offered no apology. This is a fact! It really was a horrible experience from start to finish working with this law firm. The frustration was off the charts.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superior Knowledge Level

Mr. Southworth and Ms. Williams displayed a superior knowledge level and made a very detailed process manageable for me. Also, Southworth PC was very capable of taking on a large firm and obtaining good results.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

My best interests at heart

After conducting an extensive search for an attorney, I became a client of yours, the Southworth PC Attorneys at Law. It was an extremely difficult time for me as I was being subjected to harassment and retaliation. As a high level supervisor with the federal government, who had represented managem...ent in many employment issues, I thought I was well equipped to manage the daunting tasks. I became quickly overwhelmed. I was thankful I did not have to carry the burden myself. The firm was responsive to me and attentive to every detail of my case. I always felt you had my best interests at heart. The firm was able to identify and capitalize on issues that I overlooked. I hope to never have to go through something like this again, but if I did I would not hesitate to call you again and would highly recommend you to others without reservation.

Posted by Kristian | June 23, 2015

Professional and Courteous

The entire team at Southworth PC have been professional, courteous, prompt in response and were always concise and detailed in every matter. I couldn't have picked a better team to work with on my case. They always listened to me, letting me make decisions but provided excellent guidance based on t...heir knowledge and experience. I can't praise their service enough!

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 ...the right questions to show the violations of the law. I appreciate that you have been here to take the stress off of me, and I feel I could leave everything to you and not worry about it. Thank you!

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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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