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Jacob J. Modla is a seasoned attorney based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with over 30 years of experience in labor and employment law, as well as general practice. Since beginning his legal career in 1990, Jake has developed a robust practice focused on advocating for both employers and employees in matters related to employment law, discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and civil rights cases. Jake launched his career at prestigious firms such as Haynsworth Baldwin Johnson and Greaves and Ogletree Deakins. Notably, he represented employers in high-stakes cases, including the landmark O’Connor v. Consolidated Coin Caterers Corporation, which reached the United States Supreme Court. In 2004, he transitioned to Family Dollar Stores, where he held key positions, including Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, and later Vice President of HR Operations. His time at Littler Mendelson, the world's largest labor and employment law firm, further honed his expertise, allowing him to defend employers in federal litigation and provide counsel on compliance and workplace claims. In 2016, Jake pivoted to advocate for employees, founding his own firm to represent workers facing issues such as retaliation, discrimination, harassment, and wage theft. He also collaborated with the Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor before joining Cromer Babb and Porter, LLC, where he continues to utilize his comprehensive legal background to support clients across North and South Carolina. Additionally, Jake represents law enforcement officers in matters related to certification and misconduct before the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and Law Enforcement Training Council. Rooted in his working-class Eastern European heritage, Jake is actively involved in his local church and is the proud father of three daughters. His extensive experience on both sides of employment disputes positions him uniquely to provide insightful and effective legal representation to clients in a variety of labor and employment matters.

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