Lawyer Melissa B. Garrett, graduated from
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., with honors, 1998 Indiana University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001, is now employed by Jackson Lewis LLP at
1155 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30309.
While being a member of State Bar of Georgia; Atlanta Bar Association; American Bar Association., Melissa B. Garrett is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Melissa B. Garrett as your lawyer, you should consider whether Melissa B. Garrett offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Melissa B. Garrett has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Melissa B. Garrett's office is located at Atlanta, GA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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Melissa B. Garrett has been admitted in 2001, Georgia and U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits. His or her practice areas include Labor and Employment.
Melissa B. Garrett's college and law school education includes University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., with honors, 1998, Indiana University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001. Other biographical background includes Recipient: Pro Bono Excellence Award, 2007; Paul Hastings' Barbra Days Award for contributions to the employment law practice. Named, Georgia Bar Association's Pro Bono Leader of the Month, April 2007. Frequent Speaker, Council on Education in Management. Assistant Editor, "Employment Discrimination Law," 4th Edition, 2007, BNA/ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law.. You should contact other
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