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Leigh E. Tyson, Employment Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA

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Leigh E. Tyson is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment.

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Atlanta, GEORGIA
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attorney
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Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Leigh E. Tyson: Leigh E. Tyson is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Leigh takes on

Leigh concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Leigh handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Leigh 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 Leigh agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Leigh E. Tyson — employment lawyer in Atlanta

Leigh E. Tyson is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment.

For twenty years, Leigh Tyson has practiced in all areas of labor and employment law, with an emphasis on National Labor Relations Board issues. Leigh is co-chair of Constangy's Labor Relations Practice Group.The focus of Leigh's practice includes:

Handling unfair labor practice charge investigations and hearings;

Union campaign issues, including representation hearings, management campaigning, and elections;

Collective bargaining and arbitration hearings;

Employment discrimination claims, including mediation, investigations, and litigation;

Investigations into all workplace matters, including wage/hour, OSHA, and ADA compliance; and

Supervisory training in all areas relating to labor and employment law.

In addition to representing clients across the country in a wide range of industries, Leigh is also the host of Constangy's first video series, "Close Up on Workplace Law," where she interviews other Constangy attorneys about current issues affecting employers. She is also a frequent author and speaker on legal issues of interest to employers.

How Leigh handles employment matters

For twenty years, Leigh Tyson has practiced in all areas of labor and employment law, with an emphasis on National Labor Relations Board issues. Leigh is co-chair of Constangy's Labor Relations Practice Group.The focus of Leigh's practice includes: Handling unfair labor practice charge investigations and hearings; Union campaign issues, including representation hearings, management campaigning,…

Who Leigh represents

Leigh reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Georgia

    JD · 2002

Leigh studied at JD in University of Georgia.

Law school and academic background

Leigh completed JD in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Leigh runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Leigh has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026).

Locations

Leigh E. Tyson's office in Atlanta

Leigh's primary office is at 230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303-1557. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

230 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2400

Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557

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Hiring guide

How to hire Leigh E. Tyson — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Leigh'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 Leigh E. Tyson

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

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

  • Does Leigh offer a free consultation?

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

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

    Leigh 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 — Leigh 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 Leigh?

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

  • Is Leigh accepting new employment clients right now?

    Leigh'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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