Atty. John W, Stapleton
Jack Stapleton is a partner in the firm's Atlanta office and a member of the Employee Defection and Trade Secrets Practice Group and Manufacturing Industry Team. He represents management in all areas of labor and employment law in state and federal courts as well as before state and federal agencies.
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John W, Stapleton is a employment and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jack Stapleton is a partner in the firm's Atlanta office and a member of the Employee Defection and Trade Secrets Practice Group and Manufacturing Industry Team
- He represents management in all areas of labor and employment law in state and federal courts as well as before state and federal agencies
- Jack’s practice focuses on litigation relating to covenants not to compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure provisions, employee raiding, trade secrets, the duty of loyalty, federal and state computer protection statutes, and similar issues arising from the movement of employees between competitor firms
- Jack has successfully litigated dozens of employee defection matters in numerous state and federal courts, both on the plaintiff and defense side
- Jack also defends employers against single and multi-plaintiff claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations brought under various federal and state laws
- In addition to his litigation practice, Jack provides practical advice to employers designed to minimize the risk of litigation
- Jack works with national and local clients of all sizes, across a range of industries, to provide practical solutions to day-to-day employment issues
- This includes counseling employers on all aspects of state and federal employment laws
- Jack also drafts and reviews employment agreements, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, and other employment forms, and he conducts training on topics such as employment law compliance and avoidance of harassment claims
- Jack regularly writes articles and speaks on a variety of labor and employment law topics, and he provides pro bono legal assistance to Georgia non-profit organizations through the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W, Stapleton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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