Christopher W. "Chris" Deering, Employment Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
focused on Employment and Litigation
Atlanta, GA
Trusted employment attorney serving Atlanta.
- 3
- Bar admissions
Practices in
Are you Christopher W. "Chris" Deering?
This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.
Quick answer
Christopher W. "Chris" Deering is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GEORGIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Christopher W. "Chris" Deering: Christopher W. "Chris" Deering is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Christopher's practice areas in Atlanta
Christopher concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher takes employment matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Christopher W. "Chris" Deering, employment attorney serving Atlanta
Christopher W. "Chris" Deering is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Christopher works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on employment matters across the region.
Mr. Deering has extensive experience representing employers in successfully avoiding and defending a broad range of employment-related claims. His focus areas include employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation and harassment, whistleblower issues, restrictive covenants, wage-hour matters (including class and collective actions) and workplace safety. Mr. Deering has litigated such matters throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.In addition, Mr. Deering regularly provides counseling to employers on matters of employee discipline and termination, enforcement and implementation of employment policies, workplace investigations and reductions in force. He has written extensively on issues in the labor and employment law field, and is a regular contributing chapter editor of Employment Discrimination Law, The Developing Labor Law, The Fair Labor Standards Act, and The Family & Medical Leave Act (BNA Books), the principal treatises devoted to labor and employment law issues in the United States.Mr. Deering is recognized as one of the nation’s top labor and employment attorneys in the annual Best Lawyers in America ratings. He graduated magna cum laude from the Cumberland School of Law (Samford University) in 1997. While in law school, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cumberland Law Review, was a member of the Moot Court Board, and was selected as a Cordell Hull Fellow. He is also a member of Curia Honoris, Phi Delta Phi, and Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary, and is a charter member of the Birmingham Inn of the American Inns of Court.
Christopher's approach to employment cases
Mr. Deering has extensive experience representing employers in successfully avoiding and defending a broad range of employment-related claims. His focus areas include employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation and harassment, whistleblower issues, restrictive covenants, wage-hour matters (including class and collective actions) and workplace safety. Mr. Deering has litigated such…
The kind of cases Christopher takes
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Christopher studied and practices
Samford University
J.D. · 1997
Samford University
BA · 1993
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
ACTIVE
Florida, The Florida
ACTIVE
Alabama, Alabama Sta
ACTIVE
Christopher studied at J.D. in Samford University and BA in Samford University.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed J.D. in Samford University and BA in Samford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Christopher's legal honors and published work
Christopher has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Curia Honoris
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Curia Honoris (2026).
Locations
Christopher W. "Chris" Deering's office in Atlanta
Christopher's primary office is at 1230 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 3300, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Christopher W. "Chris" Deering
Christopher has not yet collected verified client reviews on LawyersListed. Reviews here are all from confirmed clients; anonymous ratings are moderated out.
No reviews yet
Only verified clients who have consulted with Christopher W. "Chris" Deering can leave a review.
Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Christopher W. "Chris" Deering — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Christopher W. "Chris" Deering
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Christopher is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christopher will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Christopher?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new employment clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
Christopher handles employment matters throughout Georgia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
More counsel
Other top-rated employment attorneys in Georgia
If Christopher's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these employment attorneys in Atlanta handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.