also known as Cherri L. Shelton
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Acquired: 2010
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400 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA, 30339
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
"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!"
"Attorney Shelton is an excellent attorney. She is thorough and a very effective communicator. I do not hesitate to refer matter to her."
"Cherri is a sharp attorney with great attention to detail and a passion for employment law issues."
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2018
Georgia Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Georgia Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Georgia Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers
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
2023 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia Chapter)Secretary
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)Member
2010 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2013 - 2015
Georgia Association of Black Women AttorneysSecretary
2013 - 2018
State Bar of Georgia, Committee on ProfessionalismCommittee Member
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
MA - Masters
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
VIEW FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE BENCH: HANDLING FEDERAL SECTOR EEO CASES
2013
What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know About Business & Employment Law (Panel Moderator)
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