Cherri Latoya Shelton

Cherri Latoya Shelton

also known as Cherri L. Shelton

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

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

400 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA

About Cherri

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Federal Sector EEO (Federal Employees); Employment Law for Georgia Employees, including discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability; retaliation; unlawful harassment; medical leave cases, severance negotiations,

13 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2010

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Shelton Law Practice, LLC

400 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA, 30339

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Cherri Latoya Shelton's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional, Professional and Genuine

It was an absolute pleasure and delight have Cherri work on my case! Cherri is an exceptional attorney. From the time I sought her out for an initial consultation, Cherri was professional and very thorough. I was impressed at how detailed she was in collecting the facts of my case and her ability to ...really listen to me and capture my voice through our discussions. She genuinely cares about her clients. Cherri successfully represented my case and nearly tripled my settlement. I recommend Cherri to my network and highly recommend her to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Satisfied Client!

I quickly had to get legal counsel to handle severance negotiations and luckily for me, a family friend and attorney referred me to Attorney Shelton. The rapport and guidance was outstanding at all times, prompt, timely and open for calls and quick updates, and worked through all of the questions and... issues on this case. I can't thank Cherri enough for her care, work and time on these negotiations.

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Awesome! Outstanding Professional!

Cherri, She was very informative and straight forward about my employment case. Also, she completed a thorough review of the information I submitted and was very diligent in following-up to verify and/or confirm through her contacts and resources. I would strongly recommend her as an attorney to re...present you in any Employment or Labor situation. I found her to be honest and committed to doing what's best for her client.

Posted by CJ Goodman, MD | October 18, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Client review for Attorney Cherri Shelton

I was referred to Attorney Shelton by a mutual acquaintance. Although I arrived for legal representation only a short time before an impending court date, Attorney Shelton graciously accepted my case and showed up extraordinarily well prepared and organized (I thought I was thorough...) but the order... in which she arranged all files (8 years' worth of emails, 5 years' worth of time cards, pay stubs, and bank account statements) caused the defendant to change his demeanor from one of arrogant indifference to humble respect tempered w/ fear and, by the end of our negotiation, one of admiration (he actually requested her business card and asked could he call her for legal representation in any future litigation he may have!) I was very pleased w/ her calm, confident command of ALL of my documents, the chronological order of all pertinent interactions leading up to and including this legal action, and the pleasant manner in which she negotiated my favorable complete and immediate settlement; she did not permit it to drag out over months-years of a payment plan that may or may not ever materialize. Her follow up was comforting, her integrity was refreshing, her knowledge of the law silenced the defendant and his associates as they wrongly accused me and misquoted the rules of employment engagement. I can't say enough...but I don't want to be too lengthy. I was fretful before I was referred to Attorney Shelton b/c I'd already given my honest sweat equity for which I was consistently underpaid (and falsely, yet repeatedly promised restitution) for 5 years -- and now had to fight in a court of law (spending additional funds that I did not have for this purpose) to get paid for services already rendered. It was a daunting task. But she stood on principle w/ me and fought for me as aggressively as if it were her own wages that were stolen. I am grateful for her time, attention to detail, diligence and care that ended with the defendant refusing trial/agreeing to settlement b/c of the overwhelming volume of evidence Attorney Shelton presented during our mandatory pre-trial negotiations. As she began to speak on my behalf, I quickly realized that she actually HEARD every concern I had spoken to her previously, researched the legal foundations of each concern and voiced each eloquently, unfailingly countering and rendering impotent every argument the defendant raised. Her fee for services was extremely fair (again, something that was refreshing and unexpected). I highly recommend her, thank her and pray God's continued excellence and success in her work!

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Cherri Latoya Shelton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Marcus

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I routinely recommend potential clients with employment law issues to Cherri. She is one of the best employment attorneys in the state. We have worked together on various matters, and so have seen her in action, and I was very impressed with her professionalism, aggressive approach, and the outcome for the client. Highly recommended!"

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Danielle Obiorah

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Shelton is an excellent attorney. She is thorough and a very effective communicator. I do not hesitate to refer matter to her."

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Gabriel Kingdom

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very dedicated and passionate employment attorney."

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Dale Richardson

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Shelton is detail oriented and works to exceed client expectations. I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcus Keegan

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cherri is a sharp attorney with great attention to detail and a passion for employment law issues."

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Shaun Southworth

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Shelton cares about her clients and is a dedicated advocate."

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Danielle Obiorah

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Georgia Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Georgia Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Georgia Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, The Shelton Law Practice, LLC

2012 - 2012

Litigation Associate, Melville Johnson, P.C.

2011 - 2011

Independent Contractor, Various Small Firms

2010 - 2010

Judicial Intern, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Atlanta District Office

2010 - 2010

Administrative Hearing Officer, Georgia Department Of Labor

2009 - 2010

Legal Intern, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Atlanta District Office

Associations

2023 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia Chapter)

Secretary

2013 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2013 - 2015

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Secretary

2013 - 2018

State Bar of Georgia, Committee on Professionalism

Committee Member

Education

2010

John Marshall Law School, Atlanta

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of California - Los Angeles

MA - Masters

2003

Spelman College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Labor & Employment Law CLE

VIEW FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE BENCH: HANDLING FEDERAL SECTOR EEO CASES

2013

What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know Seminar

What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know About Business & Employment Law (Panel Moderator)

Languages

English

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