Melville Johnson Attorneys - George Melville Johnson

George Melville Johnson

Senior Partner / Founder

George Melville Johnson has a deep-seated interest in the nuances of federal employment law. Mr. Johnson began his legal career at the FDIC in 1986. His expertise in this area has led to an impressive record, representing federal employees for almost 30 years. During his career, Mr. Johnson has successfully litigated wtih and negotiated against dozens of federal agencies. Mr. Johnson oversees the Firm. We litigate EEOC Cases, MSPB Cases, OSC Cases, and OPM Cases on a daily basis. He has brought cases before the United States Supreme Court and most federal courts of appeals. Known for his well-reasoned arguments, he delights in turning employment problems into capital opportunities for our clients. In short, Mr. Johnson combines insightful litigation strategy and ferocious trial skills with a notable depth of federal arbitration, employment problems, litigation and negotiation experience.

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Educated at Repton School, England, The McCallie School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, Tennessee, Mr. Johnson holds a BA from Washington & Lee University and a JD from the University of Tennessee, with additional course work at Harvard University. Beyond his extensive legal education and professional experience, it’s the personal side of Mr. Johnson’s approach that makes working with Melville Johnson such a unique and positive experience. Combining an in-depth knowledge of the specifics of federal employment litigation with an approachable and candid consulting style, Mr. Johnson creates an environment for all of our clients that allows them to feel safe and comfortable—understanding that the circumstances of their situation can often be emotionally exhausting. As Senior Partner, Mr. Johnson also manages the team and bears ultimate responsibility for all strategy, decisions and actions that the firm takes.

Away from the office, George is involved with a wide variety of charitable organizations to remain active in his community—including board membership in Rhodes Hall, Atlanta, and the Atlanta Music Club, the parent organization of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Symphony Chorus. Mr. Johnson was also past chair of the Third Congressional District of the Democratic Party of Georgia and sat on its governing board. His languages include Latin and basic Spanish.

Speaker Appearances

The Oxford Roundtable, Oxford, England
The International Employment Law Conference,
Kitzbuhel, Austria
Lawyering in the International Market, Valle
Nevado, Chile
International Distribution and Investment Law,
Chile

Current & Past Memberships

Industrial Relations Research Association
American Bar Association
Atlanta Bar Association
International Bar Association
State Bar of Georgia
Society of Human Resources Managers
National Employment Law Association
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, -Charter Member
Congress of Fellows
Center for International Legal Studies, –Salzburg, Austria
Alpha Chi, Fraternity
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit 
Georgia Court of Appeals 
Supreme Court of Georgia, 1990
 U.S. Supreme Court, 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Claims

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Annual Delegate Roles

International Bar Association:

Durban (2002)
San Francisco (2003)
Auckland (2004)
Prague (2005)
Singapore (2007)
Buenos Aires (2008)
Madrid (2010)
Vancouver (2011)

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what our clients are saying

“I really appreciate how much Melville Johnson cared about my case. From the very beginning of the process, their federal employee attorneys were friendly and very informative. We won the case, and they were even helpful afterwards, answering any questions or concerns. Thank you Melville Johnson, and I will definitely pass your good work along to others in need.”
- Jim R.

“Despite the complexity of my situation, Melville Johnson took on my claim and immediately put me at ease with a clear demonstration of their expertise with EEO law. From the very start, the firm’s team members have been amazing to work with—hardworking, honest and extremely trustworthy. I would recommend them to anyone who needed this type of legal assistance!”
- Bridget B.

“As a person with a disability working for the federal government, I knew I needed to get the right legal professional assistance for my case. And while the process could have been tedious and overwhelming for a layperson without much legal knowledge, Melville Johnson alleviated all the potential stress involved by taking the guesswork out of my hands. With their help, I received disability approval in record time! I want to thank you for the superior work your firm performed. From my very first contact, your Client Intake Manager took the time to answer all of my initial questions and provide detailed information at every turn. And your attorneys showed nothing but professionalism and kindness throughout the process.”
- Sandra B.

“The consummate professionals at Melville Johnson work closely with you to ensure your rights are being protected. As a current federal employee, I found myself in a situation where the job I was asked to do didn’t match the position description for which I was hired nor the compensation I deserved. With the firm’s help, I was able to obtain back pay and transfer into a position that matched the job I was performing."
- L.M.