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David Lawrence Selby
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Biography
David predominantly focuses on representing plaintiffs in employment and labor law issues. David has multiple years of experience representing state agencies in administrative hearings. David also handles business planning and advising, including entity selection and formation, operating agreements, and startup issues. He also guides clients in contract disputes, Katie Beckett application hearings, and corporate membership litigation. David is a member of the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division, and is an active participant in the Litigation Committee.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
45%
19 years | 20 cases
Business
40%
19 years | 15 cases
Divorce and Separation
15%
19 years | 8 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-250 per hour
Contingency
20%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 18 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
The Selby Law Firm, LLC
One Northside Parkway Square, Suite 200, 4200 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327
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Posted by Felipe | May 19, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent Attorney
He is an excellent attorney my ex-employer made me signed a non-compete agreement back in 2008; after working there for five years I decided to leave the company and work on my own 7 months later I received a letter of cease and desist based on such agreement. David demonstrated that it wasn't enforc...
Posted by Patrick | January 26, 2015 | Business
Exceptional Legal Services
I am the National Sales Manager at Shofur, LLC, and we have David as our corporate attorney. He is excellent when it comes to making sure we are always fully aware of our options as a company. Great communication, easy to work with, and displays an incredible amount of integrity (especially as it app...
Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2014 | Employment & Labor
An Aggressive Business & Employment Lawyer
From our first phone call, I felt David was extremely knowledgeable and would be an asset for our business. I always feel confident that he had my best interests in mind. I initially hired David when I was looking for an employment lawyer. However he now handles all our business matters. David alway...
Posted by Nicole | July 02, 2014 | Business
Excellent Personal Injury Lawyer To Have By Your Side!
Mr Selby is a man of great character and has been extremely helpful to our company. He has saved our Atlanta based company hundreds of thousands of dollars and lots of headaches. He has my recommendation without reservation on any personal injury or business cases.
Posted by Risman | June 27, 2014 | Personal Injury
Great Personal Injury Attorney In Atlanta
I have referred friends to David Selby. He always advocates and fights for his client in personal injury cases. He is very professional and responds in a timely matter.
David Lawrence Selby's Lawyer Endorsements
"I recently worked with Mr. Selby on an extremely time-intensive employment law matter. Not only was Mr. Selby extremely efficient, but his work product was of the highest quality -- both with regard to presentation and legal substance. I highly recommend Mr. Selby's work."
"Our firm has referred several matters to Mr. Selby and he always has handled them in an efficient and competent manner. David is good about communicating the status of matters to the client and to co-counsel. David also provides a good value to the client for the work he performs. Our firm will continue to refer litigation matters to David Selby."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and very responsive when issues arise in a case. He advocates for his client while maintaining a good working relationship with opposing counsel. He is knowledgeable about the law and practical aspects of a case."
"Dave Selby is thorough, quick to spot issues, and comprehensive in his proposed solutions. He will get the job done, and do it ethically and to the highest standards of professional responsibility."
"I worked with David on several matters off and on over the past few years. From my experience with him, he's always 100% focused on his clients and always has their best interests in mind (especially from a cost perspective). I've found his work product to be excellent and his research thorough. He's also a highly skilled negotiator and will fight hard for you as a client."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, The Selby Law Firm, LLC
2010 - 2012
Associate Attorney, The Reddy Law Firm
2007 - 2008
Clerk, Administrative Office of the Courts
2007 - 2009
Contract Attorney, Troutman Sanders
Associations
2013 - Present
New York State Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia
Sample of Legal Cases
Husband seeking custody of child from mother with primary custody
Total client outcome
Wife v. Husband
no incarceration
State v. Client
reduced
Church Members v. Church Corporation
Court ruled for Plaintiff's on all matters.
Manager sues former employer for race and FMLA violations
Settlement for Plaintiff
Share Holders and Corporation v. Shareholders
Amicable settlement achieved.
Employer v. Former Employer
Settlement for Plaintiff
Department of Community Health
Education
2007
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Rochester
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers