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Our Team
Mitch Skandalakis - Founding Partner
An Atlanta native, Mitch Skandalakis has had a varied legal, political and business career. After graduating from the University of Georgia, School of Law in 1982, he joined a boutique litigation firm and went on to handle insurance defense cases for a major insurance carrier. He then formed his own practice, specializing in small business litigation, personal injury claims and criminal law.
After five years in politics, Mitch joined Waffle House, Inc. and was put in charge of investigating serious general liability claims, including wrongful death claims. He was also tasked with investigating restaurant shortages, as well as managing Waffle House’s drug testing program. Five years into his tenure with Waffle House, he was made a Vice President and given responsibility over all internal investigations, including HR investigations dealing with employee complaints, including but not limited to, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Supervising a team of ten investigators and four administrative staffers, he was responsible for overseeing thousands of investigations per year.
Drawing on his experience with contract law, he was responsible for drafting policies and policy changes when warranted, including internal policies governing the functioning of the Internal Investigations Department. Falling back on his political skills, Mitch was also given the responsibility for Food Safety Advocacy for the company.
In addition to his day to day activities as VP of Internal Investigations and Food Safety Advocate, Mitch taught legal classes both at Waffle House University and in the field, to educate new unit managers on the application of human resources, corporate policies, and the day to day management of restaurant employees.
During his tenure at Waffle House, Mitch also served on Waffle House’s post-disaster jump team, acting as a liaison between emergency management agencies/law enforcement and Waffle House.
Mitch served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Restaurant Association and as a Board Member on the Waffle House Foundation, the company’s charitable giving arm. He also served on the Atlanta UASI Board of Directors and as a Secretary of their subcommittee.
Since forming Skandalakis Law Group, LLC, Mitch has achieved stunning victories for his client base.
Jack N. Ross - Of Counsel
Jack N. Ross is a Florida attorney who combines hands-on litigation experience with a strong background in corporate, contractual, and business-focused legal matters. He spent the past year serving as an Associate Attorney at one of the largest Personal Injury Law Firms in the state of Florida, where he evaluated liability and insurance coverage issues, negotiated claims and settlements, engaged in Plaintiff-side litigation against defense attorneys, and worked closely with clients and medical providers to advance cases efficiently toward resolution.
In March of 2026, Jack settled his most recent personal injury case for $160,000.00.
Jack’s legal background also includes valuable in-house and transactional experience. As an In-House Corporate Counsel Extern with NASCAR, he drafted and negotiated complex commercial agreements involving sponsorships, events, sanctions, and intellectual property licensing, while also advising on venue operations, compliance, and real estate acquisitions and sales across multiple racetrack facilities. This unique experience gives him a practical understanding of how legal strategy supports business operations and long-term growth.
Earlier in his career, Jack developed a strong litigation and trial foundation through roles with Cole, Scott & Kissane and Skandalakis Law Group, where he handled legal research, discovery review, motion practice, case evaluations, public records requests, and trial preparation.
Jack earned his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law, where he received a Business Law Certificate and distinguished himself as a member of the Mock Trial Team, winning the Wayne Hogan Competition and earning Best Advocate honors. His legal education also includes significant advocacy and negotiation achievements at University of Mississippi School of Law, where he was a Moot Court Team Member, and recipient of the Top Negotiator Award.
With a foundation in both advocacy and deal-oriented legal work, Jack brings a strategic, detail-driven, and client-focused approach to every matter he handles.
Paralegal Lynn Ross
As our paralegal and office manager, Lynn will work directly with both attorneys and clients to smoothly move cases through essential steps. Lynn spent the first 8 years of her career with a fortune 500 company out of New York. Since leaving a management position there, she successfully started and ran two small businesses and consulted with other businesses and charities. In addition to being a licensed realtor, she has been a paralegal for over ten years and currently manages the Skandalakis Law Group.
Our Practice
Your Objectives - Our Outcomes
Skandalakis Law Group is a trusted Atlanta-area law firm known for delivering strategic, results-driven representation in personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, and civil litigation throughout Georgia.
Built on relationships and strengthened by success, our firm has earned a reputation for providing the caliber of advocacy clients expect from the best personal injury lawyers in Atlanta and top criminal defense attorneys in Georgia, while maintaining the responsiveness and personal attention of a boutique practice.
Our attorneys represent individuals, families, and businesses facing high-stakes legal challenges, including serious accident claims, wrongful death cases, DUI and criminal charges, business disputes, debt collection matters, employment conflicts, and sensitive school bullying and juvenile issues. Whether a client needs an Atlanta car accident lawyer, a Georgia trial attorney, or a criminal defense lawyer in Metro Atlanta, our team provides focused legal strategy designed to protect what matters most.
What distinguishes our firm is our ability to combine trial-ready advocacy, aggressive negotiation, and personalized legal counsel with deep knowledge of Georgia courts and local legal procedure. We understand that clients searching for the best lawyer in Atlanta are not simply looking for legal knowledge and maximum compensation — they are looking for trust, communication, courtroom strength, and proven results.
At Skandalakis Law Group, every case begins with understanding the client’s goals and building a strategy tailored to achieve the strongest possible outcome. Our success is measured not only by verdicts, dismissals, and settlements, but by the long-term relationships and confidence we build with every client we represent.
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