Ashleigh R. Eames

Competent on employment policy, but communication could improve

I engaged Ashleigh Eames at Ogletree Deakins for guidance on a sensitive employee termination matter at my Atlanta-based small business. The situation involved navigating potential wrongful dismissal claims, which is squarely in her recognized area of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Her analysis of our internal policies and the specific risks was thorough and demonstrated the expertise you'd expect from an attorney recognized by Best Lawyers. The strategy she outlined was legally sound and ultimately protected the company. However, my experience was a mixed bag. While the final work product was good, there were noticeable delays in email responses, sometimes taking several business days for a simple update. This created some anxiety during a time-sensitive process. Furthermore, the billing structure and projected timeline weren't as clearly communicated upfront as I would have preferred, leading to a few surprises. She is clearly knowledgeable and capable, especially for an attorney with her level of experience, but the client service aspects—prompt communication and managing expectations—felt just adequate. For straightforward employment law matters where timing is less critical, she would be a solid choice.