Portrait of Joe  English

Joe English

Principal - Founder of Atlanta Office

Joe English helps businesses navigate the human side of growth, risk and change. A seasoned employment attorney and cofounder of an entrepreneurial law firm, Joe spent nearly two decades in firm leadership—building a platform that served clients with clarity, efficiency, and deep respect for business realities.

Clients rely on Joe not just for answers but for perspective. He works closely with executives, HR leaders, and in-house counsel to address the real-world challenges that come with building teams, handling disputes, and staying ahead of ever-changing employment laws. His guidance is practical, plainspoken, and focused on helping clients make informed decisions—whether they’re managing a sensitive internal issue or defending a claim in litigation or arbitration.

Joe has a particular affinity for fast-growing and founder-led companies, where employment strategy is intertwined with culture, brand and leadership. At the same time, he is a valued partner to established employers seeking to stay compliant and competitive in an evolving regulatory environment. Clients turn to Joe not just for legal expertise, but for strategic insight—someone who understands the law, the workplace, and what it takes to run a successful business.

Joe is also dedicated to giving back to his profession and the community in which he lives and works. He has served on several nonprofit boards including the Georgia River Network, Golf for the Kids benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and several others. 

Demonstrating the high regard in which he is held within Atlanta’s business community, Joe was named a 2025 Titan 100 honoree. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives—leaders who have demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, and passion, and who are among the most accomplished in their industries

    Education

    • Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (J.D.)
    • University of Scranton (B.S.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Georgia

    Court Admissions

    • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    • United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

    Professional Affiliations

    Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC)

    Georgia River Network, Board Member, (2021-present)

    Golf for the Kids benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Advisory Board Member, (2015-present)

    Kennesaw State University, Shore Center for Entrepreneurship, Advisory Board Member, (2015-2019)

    Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow

    Manna Fund, Board Member (2013-2016)

    Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, Board Member (2009-2011)

    Recognitions

    2025 Titan 100 honoree

    The Best Lawyers in America®, (2015-2025)

    Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated

    Georgia Super Lawyers®, (2014-2026)

    Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite, Labor & Employment, (2012, 2025)

    Atlanta Magazine's GaBiz list of Top Lawyers (2026)

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