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Christopher W. "Chris" Deering, Employment Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

focused on Employment and Litigation

Atlanta, GA

Trusted employment attorney serving Atlanta.

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Christopher W. "Chris" Deering is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Atlanta, GEORGIA
Experience
attorney
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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.

Main office

1230 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 3300

Atlanta, Georgia 30309

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Hiring 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

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