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Donna Burchfield, Employment Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General

Atlanta, GA

Practicing employment in Atlanta since 1990.

36+
Years practicing
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Donna Burchfield is an attorney based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Donna has over 36 years of legal experience.

Based in
Atlanta, GA
Experience
over 36 years
Known for
Employment · Employment Contracts · General
  • Handles Employment, Employment Contracts, and General matters from Atlanta, GA.
  • Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Donna Burchfield: Donna Burchfield is an attorney based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Donna has over 36 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Donna takes on

Donna concentrates on employment, employment contracts, general, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Donna 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 Donna agrees to represent you.

Employment Contracts cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Donna takes employment contracts 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 Donna agrees to represent you.

General cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Donna takes general 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 Donna agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Donna takes workers comp 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 Donna agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Donna Burchfield — employment lawyer in Atlanta

Donna Burchfield is an attorney based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and General. Donna has over 36 years of legal experience.

Ms. Donna Burchfield is a lawyer practicing asset management, private funds, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law. Donna received a B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1971, and has been licensed for 36 years. Donna practices in Atlanta, GA.

How Donna handles employment matters

Ms. Donna Burchfield is a lawyer practicing asset management, private funds, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law. Donna received a B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1971, and has been licensed for 36 years. Donna practices in Atlanta, GA.

The kind of cases Donna takes

Donna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, employment contracts, and general matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of South Carolina

    J.D. · 1990

  • Auburn University

    B.S. Auburn · 1971

Jurisdictions

Donna's state bar admissions

  • Georgia (Inactive)

    1990 · ACTIVE

Donna studied at J.D. in University of South Carolina and B.S. Auburn in Auburn University.

Law school and academic background

Donna completed J.D. in University of South Carolina and B.S. Auburn in Auburn University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donna runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Donna Burchfield's office in Atlanta

Donna's primary office is at 1180 Peachtree Street,NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1180 Peachtree Street,NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

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Hiring guide

How to hire Donna Burchfield — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Donna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna'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; Donna 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 Donna

Donna 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. Donna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Donna'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 Donna Burchfield

  • How much does it cost to hire Donna for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Donna offer a free consultation?

    Donna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donna's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Donna'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. Donna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Donna take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Donna 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 — Donna 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 Donna?

    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. Donna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Donna accepting new employment clients right now?

    Donna'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

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