Atty. John D. Bennett
John D. Bennett is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary's Atlanta office.
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About John D. Bennett at a glance
John D. Bennett is a employment attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, Active. Educated at University of Georgia (—, 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John D. Bennett is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary's Atlanta office
- Mr. Bennett represents both private businesses and local governments in employment and complex litigation matters, ranging from single plaintiff cases to high-exposure class and collective actions
- Mr. Bennett’s labor and employment law practice focuses on representing clients in litigation and providing day-to-day counseling regarding federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act
- He has represented a wide array of employers ranging from publicly traded corporations, private and closely held businesses, technology and start up businesses, franchisees, governmental entities, and non-profits
- His industry experience includes service companies, medical providers, manufacturing companies, distributors and construction companies
- In addition, Mr. Bennett has extensive experience in representing clients in commercial and directors and officers claims
- He has litigated all types of business disputes, fraud and conspiracy claims, state and federal RICO actions, municipal and county liability matters, whistle-blower claims, breach of duty, restrictive covenant and intellectual property disputes and various other business tort claims
- He also has handled a number of FDCPA and TCPA class cases
- Mr. Bennett also represents property owners, landlords, HOAs and community associations in a variety of contract matters, governance disputes, real property cases, ADA accessibility suits, and Fair Housing Act claims
- When not practicing law, Mr. Bennett enjoys spending time with his wife, Tracy, their twin daughters, and his golden retriever, Baxter
- John is an avid reader, and also enjoys watching sports, especially his beloved Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 venue, 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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