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Michelle McMahon, Employment Attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation

Charleston, SC

Practicing employment in Charleston since 2012.

14+
Years practicing
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Michelle McMahon is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Michelle has over 14 years of legal experience.

Based in
Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA
Experience
over 14 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA.
  • Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

About Michelle McMahon: Michelle McMahon is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Michelle has over 14 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Michelle's practice areas in Charleston

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

Employment cases in Charleston, South Carolina

Michelle takes employment matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michelle agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Charleston, South Carolina

Michelle takes litigation matters in Charleston, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michelle agrees to represent you.

Biography

Michelle McMahon, employment attorney serving Charleston

Michelle McMahon is an attorney based in Charleston, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Michelle has over 14 years of legal experience. Michelle works from Charleston, South Carolina and takes on employment matters across the region.

Licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina, Michelle is a labor and employment attorney at the international law firm of Ogletree Deakins. Working in Ogletree Deakins's Charleston, South Carolina office, Michelle defends national and local employers, both big and small, on various employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour law, and immigration. Michelle also conducts training for various clients with respect to employment topics, such as document retention, best hiring practices, workplace violence, and harassment. Additionally, she advises clients with respect to best employment practices, which include the drafting of employment documents, such as severance agreements, and policies, such as employee handbooks, offer letters, and confidentiality and non-compete agreements.

Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins, Michelle had the privilege of clerking for the United States District Court Judge C. Weston Houck, where she gained an insurmountable wealth of knowledge about the federal court system. This experience brings great value to her current practice at Ogletree Deakins.

Michelle's approach to employment cases

Licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina, Michelle is a labor and employment attorney at the international law firm of Ogletree Deakins. Working in Ogletree Deakins's Charleston, South Carolina office, Michelle defends national and local employers, both big and small, on various employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour law, and…

The kind of cases Michelle takes

Michelle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Charleston and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Michelle studied and practices

  • Charleston School of Law

    J.D. · 2012

  • Mercer University

    B.B.A. · 2005

Jurisdictions

Michelle's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    2014 · ACTIVE

  • South Carolina

    2012 · ACTIVE

Michelle studied at J.D. in Charleston School of Law and B.B.A. in Mercer University.

Law school and academic background

Michelle completed J.D. in Charleston School of Law and B.B.A. in Mercer University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michelle runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Michelle's legal honors and published work

Michelle has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

Michelle McMahon's office in Charleston

Michelle's primary office is at 211 King Street, Suite 200, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

211 King Street, Suite 200

Charleston, South Carolina 29401

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Hiring guide

How to hire Michelle McMahon — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Michelle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle'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; Michelle will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Charleston, South Carolina

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 Michelle

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Michelle'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 Michelle McMahon

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

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

  • Does Michelle offer a free consultation?

    Michelle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Michelle's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in South Carolina 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. Michelle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Michelle take my case if I'm outside Charleston?

    Michelle is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michelle 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 Michelle?

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

  • Is Michelle accepting new employment clients right now?

    Michelle'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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