Attorney Profiles

Atlanta, Georgia employment and international attorney George Melville Johnson has a deep-seated interest in the nuances of employment law and international law. His expertise in this area has led to an impressive record, representing individuals in eeoc cases and mspb cases, among others.  He has also represented businesses in multi-jurisdictional litigation and corporations founding and/or moving businesses across international borders.

Mr. Johnson combines an in-depth knowledge of the specifics of international litigation with an understanding of intercultural dynamics. He has successfully negotiated against dozens of Fortune 500 companies and brought cases before the US Supreme Court. Known for his well-reasoned arguments, he delights in turning business problems into capital opportunities. In addition to international litigation, employment law and related immigration issues, Mr. Johnson's practice expertise extends to general federal litigation and appellate law. His work as a labor employment lawyer has led him to handle many eeoc cases, mspb cases, and opm claims.   In short, Mr. Johnson combines insightful litigation strategy and ferocious trial skills with a notable depth of international arbitration, litigation and negotiation experience.

Mr. Johnson is a sought-after delegate and speaker, appearing at legal forums worldwide to address issues around international law, employment law and immigration law. Recent appearances include: The Oxford Roundtable, Oxford, England (2001); The International Employment Law Conference, Kitzbuhel, Austria (2002); Lawyering in the International Market, Valle Nevado, Chile (2002); International Distribution and Investment Law, Chile (2003); and serving as an annual delegate to the International Bar Association: Durban (2002); San Francisco (2003); Aukland (2004); Prague (2005). Mr. Johnson also spoke on "Africa and Immigration," in a shared program with President Bush, at the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration in 2004.

Mr. Johnson is founder, owner and principal of Melville Johnson, P.C., an Atlanta, GA based employment law, immigration law, and international law firm. The firm indeed has a broad range of practice areas, but places particular emphasis on international and employment law.  Melville Johnson, P.C. also represents federal employees, and has taken a great deal of eeoc cases, mspb cases, and opm claims.  Their eeoc lawyers, international attorneys, and immigration lawyers have a reputation for intelligent approaches and aggressive client advocacy.

Areas of Practice

• Employment Law
• ERISA
• International Litigation
• Business Litigation
• General Federal Litigation
• Appellate Practice
• Immigration
• Civil Rights

Certification/Specialties

• Certificate in Negotiation, Harvard Law School, Program of Instruction for Lawyers, 1999

Bar Admissions

• U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1990
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 1990
• U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit, 1990
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1990
• Georgia Court of Appeals, 1990
• Supreme Court of Georgia, 1990
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1990

Education

• University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1987
  J.D.
  
  
• Washington & Lee University, 1979
  B.A.
  
  

Classes/Seminars Taught

• Speaker, International Employment Law Conference, Kitzbuhel, Austria, 2002
• Speaker, Lawyering in the International Market, 2002
• Moderator, International Distribution and Investment Law, 2003
• Speaker, "Africa and Immigration", Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. 75th Birthday Celebration, 2004

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Industrial Relations Research Association
  Member
  
  
• American Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• International Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• State Bar of Georgia
  Member
  
  
• Society of Human Resources Managers, Atlanta Chapter
  Member
  
  
• National Employment Law Association, Georgia Chapter
  Member
  
  
• Oxford Roundtable, Oxford, England, 2001
  Delegate
  
  
• Congress of Fellows, Center for International Legal Studies
  Charter Member
  
  
• Atlanta Bar Association
  
  

Languages

• Latin
• Spanish

Fraternities/Sororities

• Beta Theta Phi
• Phi Delta Phi

Birth Information

• 1956