Fred Dawkins, Civil Rights Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights and Employment
Of CounselatHall Benefits Law
Atlanta, GA
Practicing civil rights in Atlanta since 1993.
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Fred Dawkins is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights and Employment. Fred has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Benefits Law.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 33 years
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- Civil Rights · Employment
- Handles Civil Rights and Employment matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Fred Dawkins: Fred Dawkins is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights and Employment. Fred has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Benefits Law.
Areas of practice
Fred's practice areas in Atlanta
Fred concentrates on civil rights and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Fred handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Fred takes civil rights 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 Fred agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Fred 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 Fred agrees to represent you.
Biography
Fred Dawkins, civil rights attorney serving Atlanta
Fred Dawkins is an of counsel based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights and Employment. Fred has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Benefits Law. Fred works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on civil rights matters across the region.
Fred Dawkins has over 29 years’ experience helping public and private employers manage personnel-related issues. Mr. Dawkins’ services include providing day-to-day counselling on workplace matters; handling discrimination, harassment, and unpaid overtime claims; advisement on performance management and disciplinary matters; conducting training for supervisors; and performing workplace investigations. Mr. Dawkins’ specific expertise also includes diversity and inclusion training, and counselling on leave obligation requirements, disability accommodation requirements, and severance plans/reductions in force.
For seven years, Mr. Dawkins served on the board of directors of Atlanta Diversity Managers Advocacy Group (ADMAG). He is on the Partnership Gwinnett Advisory Committee and chaired the Partnership Gwinnett Diversity Leadership Council. Mr. Dawkins is a graduate of the 2016 Leadership Gwinnett class, and a member of the Citizens’ Advisory Board of Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, the board of directors of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, the board of directors of the Gwinnett County Police Foundation, and the Board of Trustees of Eastside Medical Center.
Working with Fred on a civil rights matter
Fred Dawkins has over 29 years’ experience helping public and private employers manage personnel-related issues. Mr. Dawkins’ services include providing day-to-day counselling on workplace matters; handling discrimination, harassment, and unpaid overtime claims; advisement on performance management and disciplinary matters; conducting training for supervisors; and performing workplace…
Clients Fred works with
Fred reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights and employment matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Fred studied and practices
University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1992
Florida State University
B.A. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Fred's state bar admissions
Georgia
1993 · ACTIVE
Fred studied at J.D. in University of Michigan Law School and B.A. in Florida State University.
Law school and academic background
Fred completed J.D. in University of Michigan Law School and B.A. in Florida State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Fred runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Fred's professional memberships and bar associations
Georgia Bar Association
membership
National Employment Law Council
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Locations
Fred Dawkins's office in Atlanta
Fred's primary office is at 339 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Fred Dawkins — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Fred usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Fred charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fred'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; Fred will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Fred
Fred discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Fred confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Fred's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Fred Dawkins
How much does it cost to hire Fred for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Fred walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Fred offer a free consultation?
Fred charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fred's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Fred's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Fred gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Fred take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Fred 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 — Fred 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 Fred?
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. Fred will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Fred accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Fred's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Civil Rights attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
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