Atty. Michelle McMahon

Atty. Michelle McMahon

Licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina, Michelle is a labor and employment attorney at the international law firm of Ogletree Deakins. Working in Ogletree Deakins's Charleston, South Carolina office, Michelle defends national and local employers, both big and small, on various employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour law, and immigration.

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Profile Summary

About Michelle McMahon at a glance

Michelle McMahon is a employment and litigation attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2012) and Georgia (2014). Educated at Charleston School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Mercer University (B.B.A., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina, Michelle is a labor and employment attorney at the international law firm of Ogletree Deakins
  • Working in Ogletree Deakins's Charleston, South Carolina office, Michelle defends national and local employers, both big and small, on various employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour law, and immigration
  • Michelle also conducts training for various clients with respect to employment topics, such as document retention, best hiring practices, workplace violence, and harassment
  • Additionally, she advises clients with respect to best employment practices, which include the drafting of employment documents, such as severance agreements, and policies, such as employee handbooks, offer letters, and confidentiality and non-compete agreements
  • Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins, Michelle had the privilege of clerking for the United States District Court Judge C. Weston Houck, where she gained an insurmountable wealth of knowledge about the federal court system
  • This experience brings great value to her current practice at Ogletree Deakins

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle McMahon's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle McMahon

Where is Michelle McMahon's law office located?
Michelle McMahon's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle McMahon handle?
Michelle McMahon focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Michelle McMahon practiced law?
Michelle McMahon has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Michelle McMahon go to law school?
Michelle McMahon earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Michelle McMahon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michelle McMahon received?
Michelle McMahon's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Charleston School of Law
- 2012
B.B.A.
Mercer University
- 2005

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2012
Georgia
Admitted: 2014

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