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Employment Lawyers in North Decatur, GA: 2026 rankings

146 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in North Decatur: Fidlon Legal, PC, LFR Score 67/100; 4.6★ from 237 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Jesse Kelly PC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 146.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 13,331 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 146 ranked; ranked #8.

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146 North Decatur employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 146 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Atlanta ranking. See Employment lawyers in Atlanta

Top 10 employment lawyers in North Decatur at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in North Decatur at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Fidlon Legal, PC674.6★ (237)Atlanta, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Jesse Kelly PC664.8★ (85)Atlanta, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Offices of Attorney Arnold J. Lizana III664.7★ (93)Atlanta, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4HKM Employment Attorneys LLP664.8★ (73)Atlanta, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Cantrell Schuette, P.A.644.9★ (62)Atlanta, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Mixon Law Firm634.0★ (53)Atlanta, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Law Office of Lynda S. Parker625.0★ (5)Atlanta, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Morgan & Morgan624.6★ (13,331)Atlanta, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
9Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown624.8★ (196)Atlanta, 5 mi away——
10The Kirby G. Smith Law Firm, LLC624.7★ (372)Atlanta, 6 mi away——

All 146 employment lawyers in North Decatur, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in North Decatur

    Based in Atlanta, 5 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 237 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3355 Lenox Rd NE #750, Atlanta, GA 30326
    View profile for Fidlon Legal, PC(770) 807-0083

  2. #2 Jesse Kelly PC

    Based in Atlanta, 5 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3355 Lenox Rd NE Ste 1000, Atlanta, GA 30326
    View profile for Jesse Kelly PC(678) 460-6801

  5. #5 Cantrell Schuette, P.A.

    Based in Atlanta, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    3379 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 655, Atlanta, GA 30326
    View profile for Cantrell Schuette, P.A.(404) 474-7924

  6. #6 Mixon Law Firm

    Based in Atlanta, 5 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3344 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30326
    View profile for Mixon Law Firm(770) 955-0100

  8. #8 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Atlanta, 5 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 13,331 Google reviews, the most in North Decatur.

    • 4.6★ from 13,331 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    191 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 4200, Atlanta, GA 30303
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(404) 965-8811

  11. #11 Radford Scott LLP

    Based in Decatur, 1 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 Clairemont Ave Ste 380, Decatur, GA 30030
    View profile for Radford Scott LLP(404) 400-3600

  13. #13 The Murray Law Firm

    Based in Atlanta, 5 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    National Home Office 2233 Peachtree Road Northeast, The Astoria 306, Atlanta, GA 30309
    View profile for The Murray Law Firm(404) 842-1600

  14. #14 Bourne Law Firm

    Based in Alpharetta, 29 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    106 Colony Park Dr Ste 1000, Cumming, GA 30040
    View profile for Bourne Law Firm(770) 886-3030

  16. #16 Barrett & Farahany

    Based in Atlanta, 5 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 470 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 470 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2921 Piedmont Rd NE Ste A, Atlanta, GA 30305
    View profile for Barrett & Farahany(404) 410-6550

  18. #18 Weiner & Sand LLC

    Based in Atlanta, 10 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6065 Roswell Rd Ste 700-121, Atlanta, GA 30328
    View profile for Weiner & Sand LLC(404) 254-0842

  19. #19 Lee Meier Burke, LLC

    Based in Atlanta, 4 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    695 Pylant St NE Ste 105, Atlanta, GA 30306
    View profile for Lee Meier Burke, LLC(404) 301-8973

  20. #20 Fox & Weiss, P.A.

    Based in Atlanta, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    The Queen Building, 5 Concourse Pkwy #3000, Atlanta, GA 30328
    View profile for Fox & Weiss, P.A.(770) 317-1767

  24. #24 The Garber Law Firm PC

    Based in Marietta, 13 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4994 Lower Roswell Rd #14, Marietta, GA 30068
    View profile for The Garber Law Firm PC(678) 383-9792

How we ranked North Decatur employment lawyers

We scored 146 North Decatur employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn North Decatur data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in North Decatur: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in North Decatur?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in North Decatur, GA is Fidlon Legal, PC with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.6★ from 237 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jesse Kelly PC (#2) and Law Offices of Attorney Arnold J. Lizana III (#3) follow. We ranked 146 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in North Decatur?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 146 employment lawyers serving North Decatur, GA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in North Decatur are open 24/7?

40 ranked employment lawyers in North Decatur post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fidlon Legal, PC (#1), Jesse Kelly PC (#2) and Law Offices of Attorney Arnold J. Lizana III (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in North Decatur work on weekends?

44 of 146 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fidlon Legal, PC (#1), Jesse Kelly PC (#2) and Law Offices of Attorney Arnold J. Lizana III (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do North Decatur employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 146 rated employment lawyers in North Decatur is 4.8★, with a median of 32 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 13,331 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside North Decatur count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the North Decatur city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in North Decatur, GA charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in North Decatur, GA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in North Decatur?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for North Decatur

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 146 employment lawyers serving North Decatur.

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