Atty. John Derek Wales

Atty. John Derek Wales

Mr. John Derek Wales is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor law, discrimination and 9 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About John Derek Wales at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John Derek Wales's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Derek Wales handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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

John Derek Wales is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Derek Wales

Where is John Derek Wales's law office located?
John Derek Wales's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Law Offices of John D. Wales, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Derek Wales handle?
John Derek Wales focuses on contracts, criminal defense, employment, business, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Derek Wales practiced law?
John Derek Wales has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Derek Wales go to law school?
John Derek Wales earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John Derek Wales for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1993
B.A.
St. John's University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
Georgia
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia, U.S. District Court, Southe
Admitted: 1998

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