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Mitchell Douglas Benjamin is a companion at DeLong, Caldwell, Bridgers, Fitzpatrick, & Benjamin, LLC with 21 years of experience within the felony subject. Learn extra about his expertise and regions of practice under. Mitchell Douglas Benjamin is a relatively experienced attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. With 21 years of experience within the criminal field, Mitchell has set up himself as a depended on and devoted suggest for his clients. Born and raised in New York City, Mitchell commenced his felony practice in NYC after finishing his schooling at college and regulation faculty. Throughout his profession, Mitchell has centered more often than not at the practice areas of wage and hour regulation and business litigation. He has correctly represented over 1000 personnel in a wide range of employment-related disputes, together with cases related to retaliation, unpaid overtime, minimal wages, sexual harassment, and discrimination primarily based on race, age, gender, national origin, and incapacity. Mitchell is committed to serving the precise interests of every person, commercial enterprise, and union that seeks his assistance. One of Mitchells key strengths is his potential to apply mediation capabilities to resolve claims thru agreement and settlement on every occasion feasible. However, he is also organized to aggressively litigate cases in court whilst important to make sure that his clients get hold of the justice they deserve. Mitchell has a specific focus on representing public safety officers, consisting of police, firefighters, emergency scientific technicians, and paramedics, in extra time instances below the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). He also handles their grievances, appeals, and civil provider hearings, in addition to representing firefighter unions in numerous Georgia counties. In his amazing cases, Mitchell has performed enormous victories for his clients. In 2008, he secured a ,500,000 agreement for over six hundred City of Atlanta police officers in an additional time lawsuit. In 2013, Mitchell and his colleague received a Mitchell Douglas Benjamin is a partner at DeLong, Caldwell, Bridgers, Fitzpatrick, & Benjamin, LLC with 21 years of experience in the legal field. Learn more about his expertise and areas of practice below. Mitchell Douglas Benjamin is a highly experienced lawyer based in Atlanta, Georgia. With 21 years of experience in the legal field, Mitchell has established himself as a trusted and dedicated advocate for his clients. Born and raised in New York City, Mitchell began his legal practice in NYC after completing his education at university and law school. Throughout his career, Mitchell has focused primarily on the practice areas of wage and hour law and commercial litigation. He has successfully represented over a thousand employees in a wide range of employment-related disputes, including cases involving retaliation, unpaid overtime, minimum wages, sexual harassment, and discrimination based on race, age, gender, national origin, and disability. Mitchell is committed to serving the unique interests of each individual, business, and union that seeks his assistance. One of Mitchells key strengths is his ability to apply mediation skills to resolve claims through settlement and agreement whenever possible. However, he is also prepared to aggressively litigate cases in court when necessary to ensure that his clients receive the justice they deserve. Mitchell has a particular focus on representing public safety officers, such as police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, in overtime cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). He also handles their grievances, appeals, and civil service hearings, as well as representing firefighter unions in various Georgia counties. In his notable cases, Mitchell has achieved significant victories for his clients. In 2008, he secured a $7,500,000 settlement for over 600 City of Atlanta police officers in an overtime lawsuit. In 2013, Mitchell and his colleague won a $2.6 million jury verdict in a single employee race discrimination case. Due to his in-depth knowledge of labor laws, many proactive businesses and public entities have sought Mitchells services to review their overtime and wage policies for compliance issues and recommend necessary changes. Mitchells expertise has also been recognized in the media, as he has appeared as a guest on The Layman’s Lawyer on PBS. His dedication to his clients and his commitment to achieving justice make Mitchell Douglas Benjamin a highly respected and sought-after lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia..6 million jury verdict in a single worker race discrimination case. Due to his in-intensity knowledge of labor legal guidelines, many proactive organizations and public entities have sought Mitchells offerings to study their time beyond regulation and salary regulations for compliance troubles and recommend necessary adjustments. Mitchells know-how has also been recognized in the media, as he has appeared as a visitor on The Layman’s Lawyer on PBS. His determination to his customers and his commitment to accomplishing justice make Mitchell Douglas Benjamin a highly reputable and sought-after lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia.

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    Georgia Jurdictions
    Georgia
    Since 1996
    New York Jurdictions
    New York
    Since 1994
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      Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Education School Logo
      Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
      J.D. (1993)
      Graduation year: 1990
      State University of New York - Stony Brook Education School Logo
      State University of New York - Stony Brook
      B.A. (1989)
      Graduation year: 1985
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      State Bar of Georgia
                        
                                                     # 049888 Professional Association
      State Bar of Georgia  # 049888
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      New York State Bar
                        
                                                     # 2609022 Professional Association
      New York State Bar  # 2609022
      has membership
      1994 - Current
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