Atty. John Derek Wales
Mr. John Derek Wales is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor law, discrimination and 9 other areas of law.
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John Derek Wales is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Law Offices of John D. Wales, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, employment, business, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), New Jersey (1994), Georgia (1998), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia, U.S. District Court, Southe (1998). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1993) and St. John's University (B.A., 1988). Active member of Atlanta and Federal Bar Associations National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Derek Wales is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor law, discrimination and 9 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
- John practices at Law Offices of John D. Wales, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 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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