Sarah Pierce Wimberly, Employment Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA
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Sarah Pierce Wimberly is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GEORGIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Sarah Pierce Wimberly: Sarah Pierce Wimberly is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Sarah Pierce Wimberly
Sarah concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sarah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Sarah 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 Sarah agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Sarah Pierce Wimberly — Attorney of Georgia employment experience
Sarah Pierce Wimberly is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment.
Sarah Wimberly spearheads FordHarrison's airline litigation and arbitration practice and is the co-leader of the airline service practice group. For 27 years she has focused her practice primarily on labor and employment matters unique to the aviation industry. She is an industry leader on absence management and leave abuse, as well as disability accommodation and compliance.
Sarah frequently works with aviation clients on complicated or sensitive harassment and discrimination complaints, complex discipline or discharge, and fitness for duty evaluations, with particular emphasis on flight crews. She arbitrates employment-related union grievances, responds to crew-related administrative charges before the FAA, OSHA, EEOC and similar state agencies (including administrative trials), and litigates employment and labor (RLA) claims in state and federal court. Sarah has particular expertise and experience with leaves of absence issues (FMLA), disability accommodation (ADA), and whistleblower complaints (AIR21).
Sarah represents clients across the country in all aspects of the industry. In her 27 years of practice, she has handled litigation, arbitrations and administrative charges and complaints in almost every state. She works with mainline carriers, low cost carriers, regional carriers, cargo carriers, charter and on-demand operators, ground support companies and MROs. Sarah is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and champion of the advancement of women in the industry.
How Sarah handles employment matters
Sarah Wimberly spearheads FordHarrison's airline litigation and arbitration practice and is the co-leader of the airline service practice group. For 27 years she has focused her practice primarily on labor and employment matters unique to the aviation industry. She is an industry leader on absence management and leave abuse, as well as disability accommodation and compliance. Sarah frequently…
The kind of cases Sarah takes
Sarah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Sarah Pierce Wimberly's legal education and bar admissions
University of Georgia
J.D. · 1994
Sarah studied at J.D. in University of Georgia.
Law school and academic background
Sarah completed J.D. in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sarah runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Sarah Pierce Wimberly
Sarah has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Management (2026).
Locations
Sarah Pierce Wimberly's office in Atlanta
Sarah's primary office is at 271 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 1900, Atlanta, Georgia, 30363. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sarah Pierce Wimberly — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sarah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sarah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sarah'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; Sarah 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 Sarah
Sarah 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. Sarah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sarah'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 Sarah Pierce Wimberly
How much does it cost to hire Sarah for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sarah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sarah offer a free consultation?
Sarah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sarah's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Sarah'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. Sarah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sarah take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Sarah 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 — Sarah 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 Sarah?
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. Sarah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sarah accepting new employment clients right now?
Sarah'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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