Atty. Joseph Patrick Shelton

Atty. Joseph Patrick Shelton

Mr. Joseph Patrick Shelton is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, equal employment opportunity law, non-competition agreements and 2 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Patrick Shelton at a glance

Joseph Patrick Shelton is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U (1995) and Georgia Supreme Court Georgia Court of Appeals (1995). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, TN (J.D., 1995) and Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Joseph Patrick Shelton is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, equal employment opportunity law, non-competition agreements and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Joseph practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Patrick Shelton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Patrick Shelton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Employment Law

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

Joseph Patrick Shelton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Contracts

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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 Joseph Patrick Shelton

Where is Joseph Patrick Shelton's law office located?
Joseph Patrick Shelton's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Patrick Shelton handle?
Joseph Patrick Shelton focuses on wrongful termination, employment, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Joseph Patrick Shelton practiced law?
Joseph Patrick Shelton has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Joseph Patrick Shelton go to law school?
Joseph Patrick Shelton earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Joseph Patrick Shelton for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Patrick Shelton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joseph Patrick Shelton received?
Joseph Patrick Shelton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, TN
- 1995
B.A.
Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U
Admitted: 1995
Georgia Supreme Court Georgia Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1995

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