Atty. David A. Hughes
David Hughes is a principal in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. After gaining extensive trial experience at a small general practice firm during his first four years following law school, David has been representing large and small businesses in labor and employment matters for the balance of his career.
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David A. Hughes is a employment and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Hughes is a principal in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
- After gaining extensive trial experience at a small general practice firm during his first four years following law school, David has been representing large and small businesses in labor and employment matters for the balance of his career
- David regularly works with his national clients across a variety of industries, including insurance, healthcare, retail and staffing
- David has represented corporate clients in jury and bench trials throughout the country
- Through trial and motion practice, David has protected the interests of employers in all types of employment discrimination and harassment cases, actions arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), ERISA cases, and in various employment/agency contract and business disputes
- David’s litigation experience includes a vast array of single plaintiff cases, as well as numerous multi-plaintiff cases and class/collective actions
- David also regularly collaborates with in-house counsel and human resources professionals, and advises them on day-to day issues encompassing all aspects of employment law, including state and federal discrimination statutes and application, wage and hour matters such as job classification and overtime pay, non-compete agreements and enforceability, ADA and FMLA compliance, mass layoff and related issues arising under state/federal WARN acts, and workplace safety
- In addition, David has effectively assisted clients in resolving numerous cases and claims in an expedient and cost-effective manner through mediation or otherwise, including claims brought by the EEOC and the U.S
- Department of Labor
- David regularly speaks to national audiences of attorneys and HR professionals on topics such as 50-state employment law trends/developments, current developments in labor and employment arbitrations, FLSA class action litigation strategy, pay equity, and ADA compliance
- He also provides training to smaller groups of managers or employees at the request of clients
- David was in the U.S
- Air Force and attained the rank of captain before entering law school
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David A. Hughes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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