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Kristi Michelle Oakes, Employment Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

Over 9 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Health Care

Associate

Atlanta, GA

Practicing employment in Atlanta since 2017.

9+
Years practicing
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Kristi Michelle Oakes is an associate based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Kristi has over 9 years of legal experience.

Based in
Atlanta, GA
Experience
over 9 years
Known for
Employment · General · Health Care
  • Handles Employment, General, and Health Care matters from Atlanta, GA.
  • Over 9 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kristi Michelle Oakes: Kristi Michelle Oakes is an associate based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Kristi has over 9 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kristi takes on

Kristi concentrates on employment, general, health care, ip, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kristi handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Kristi 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 Kristi agrees to represent you.

General cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Kristi takes general 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 Kristi agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Kristi takes health care 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 Kristi agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Kristi takes ip 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 Kristi agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Kristi takes product liability 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 Kristi agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kristi Michelle Oakes — employment lawyer in Atlanta

Kristi Michelle Oakes is an associate based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Kristi has over 9 years of legal experience.

Ms. Kristi Michelle Oakes is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, general practice and trial, health law and 4 other areas of law. Kristi received a degree from Mercer University, and has been licensed for 9 years. Kristi practices in Atlanta, GA.

Working with Kristi on a employment matter

Ms. Kristi Michelle Oakes is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, general practice and trial, health law and 4 other areas of law. Kristi received a degree from Mercer University, and has been licensed for 9 years. Kristi practices in Atlanta, GA.

Who Kristi represents

Kristi reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and health care matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Mercer University University of Georgia B.A. - English

Jurisdictions

Kristi's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    2017 · ACTIVE

Kristi studied at — in Mercer University University of Georgia B.A. - English.

Law school and academic background

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

Locations

Kristi Michelle Oakes's office in Atlanta

Kristi's primary office is at International Tower, Suite 950, 1 Unknown, Atlanta, GA, 30303. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

International Tower, Suite 950, 1 Unknown

Atlanta, GA 30303

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kristi Michelle Oakes — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Kristi'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 Kristi Michelle Oakes

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

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

  • Does Kristi offer a free consultation?

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

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

    Kristi 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 — Kristi 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 Kristi?

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

  • Is Kristi accepting new employment clients right now?

    Kristi'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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