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We are John Cole Law, PLLC


John D. Cole
John D. Cole
John Cole Law, PLLC: Charlotte Business Attorney of Choice
John D. Cole is a business litigation attorney with a special emphasis in labor and employment law. For more than 26 years, John has represented businesses and employers of all sizes in cases throughout the United States. He is licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. John is recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law Management. 
He has represented businesses – both large and small – and their interests as a plaintiff and as a defendant in the following areas:
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Non-competition Agreements
  • Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
  • Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practice
  • Computer Fraud and Abuse
  • Interference with Contracts and Business Relations
  • Fraud, Including RICO
  • Additional Types of Contract Issues
  • Property Tax Disputes​ ​
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Cole has also secured and/or defended:
  • Temporary Restraining Orders
  • Preliminary Injunctions
  • Permanent Injunctions
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In addition, he represents high net-worth individuals and business owners with business and personal legal issues. 
If you need a North Carolina employment law attorney to aggressively defend your company’s interests, contact John D. Cole online or call 980-237-3147.
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Experienced Labor and Employment Law

Cole has successfully handled numerous types of labor and employment law cases before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including:
Sexual Harassment
Discrimination Cases, Including:
  • Title VII discrimination retaliation (race, sex, national origin, religion)
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Age Discrimination
FMLA
FLSA
Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings, Arbitrations, and Representational Proceedings


Human Resources Lawyer and Distinguished Speaker

Cole regularly counsels and advises clients on all aspects of human resources law, conducting training programs for management, clients and human resource groups.  

Recent examples of speaking engagements include:
  • American Conference Institute’s 8th Annual Forum on Defending and Managing Employment Discrimination Litigation
  • American Conference Institute’s 26th National Forum on Wage Hour Claims and Class Actions
  • American Foundry Society National Labor and Employment Law Conference
  • Ajilon North Carolina Human Resources Conference
  • NCSHRM State Conference​

More About John D. Cole

He earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, and earned his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University. He was a captain and four-year letterman for the Generals’ varsity football team and was twice selected for the all-conference team. He was also an officer in the U.S. Army from 1984-1988, stationed primarily in Germany.

Contact John D. Cole online or call 980-237-3147.



Board member, Charlotte Country Day Athletics Boosters, 2013-2015 | Board member, North Carolina SHRM State Council, 2011-2013, Governmental Affairs | Board of Advisors, Diversity Forum in Charlotte, 2010-2011 | Board of Directors, Charlotte Area Society for Human Resources Management, 2006-2009, Governmental Affairs | State Bar of Georgia | South Carolina Bar | North Carolina Bar | Mecklenburg County Bar
Best Lawyers in America – Employment Law – Management, since 2013
E.E.O.C v. PROPAK LOGISTICS, INC.  746 F .3d 145 (4th Cir. 2014)

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Business and Employment Litigation

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Seasoned Counsel

More than 26 years of experience in litigation.

Prompt Attention

Your matter is urgent to you - and to us. 

Quick Turnaround

You can count on efficient representation.

Client Testimonials

"John is professional, personable, and detailed oriented. He always produced great results for us in all of the matters in which he was involved. John is the best!"​
-Human Resources Professional
"John has helped me with a couple of labor/customer related legal issues for my companies as well as general legal business issues. John is an outstanding professional with a great personality, and has a good sense of humor. He is very diligent, organized, persistent, and tenacious. To sum it up: the kind of guy you want to have on your team!" 
-Local Business Owner

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