Atty. James Melvin Knoepp

Atty. James Melvin Knoepp

Mr. James Melvin Knoepp is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, wage and hour law.

Decatur Decatur 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (470) 826-0121 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Melvin Knoepp at a glance

James Melvin Knoepp is a Southern Poverty Law Center based in Decatur, Georgia. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998), Virginia (2001), and Georgia (2008). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1998) and University of California, Irvine (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Decatur, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Melvin Knoepp is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, wage and hour law
  • James Melvin received a B.S. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James Melvin practices in Decatur, GA

Practice Areas Explained

James Melvin Knoepp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Melvin Knoepp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

James Melvin Knoepp is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Georgia →

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 Decatur 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Melvin Knoepp

Where is James Melvin Knoepp's law office located?
James Melvin Knoepp's law practice is located in Decatur, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Melvin Knoepp handle?
James Melvin Knoepp focuses on employment, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James Melvin Knoepp practiced law?
James Melvin Knoepp has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Melvin Knoepp go to law school?
James Melvin Knoepp earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1998
B.S.
University of California, Irvine
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1998
Virginia
Admitted: 2001
Georgia
Admitted: 2008

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