W. Jonathan Martin, II

Jonathan heads Constangy’s Macon, Georgia office and represents employers in employment discrimination litigation and traditional labor matters.

He defends corporations in lawsuits involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as related state laws. Jonathan also advises employers on union-related matters under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and handles wage and hour issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

With a legal background grounded in public service, Jonathan brings practical insight and disciplined judgment to his practice. A Colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard and former military attorney in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, he also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, representing the federal government before the U.S. Magistrate Court for the Middle District of Georgia.

Honors & Recognition

• Best Lawyers in America^® (2021-2023, 2026)
• BTI Client Service All-Star (2013)
• Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
• Rising Star honoree, Georgia Super Lawyers^® (2006)

About Me

Jonathan and his wife, Beth, have two children, Harrison and Tripp and a Black Lab, Remington.

Education

Mercer University School of Law

• J.D., magna cum laude, 1994

University of Georgia

• B.B.A., cum laude, 1991

Languages

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Events

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Civic

• First Presbyterian Day School, Board of Trustees (2017 – 2020) 
• Goodwill Industries, Business Advisory Council Chairman (2000-2004) 
• Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA, Board Chair (2005)  
  • Board of Directors (2000-2006) 
• Good Vocations, Inc., Board of Directors (2010 – 2022) 
• Hay House (Georgia Historic Trust), Board of Advisors (2004-2008)  
  • Board of Directors (2000-2004) 
• Vineville United Methodist Church  
  • Vines Sunday School President (2000-2001; 2008-2009; 2015-2018) 
  • Nominations Committee (2004-2007) 
  • Administrative Board Member (1997-2001) 
  • Staff Parrish Relations Committee (2013 – present) 
• Wesley Glen Ministries  
  • Board of Directors (2018 – present) 
• Youth Leadership Bibb County, President (1999-2000) 

Professional

• American Bar Association 
• Committee on Development of Law Under the NLRA (2006 – present) 
• State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors (2005-2006)  
  • Employer’s Duties & Problems Committee Chairman (2000-2001) 
• William Augustus Bootle Inn of Court (Master) (2008 – present) 
• State Bar of Georgia, Labor and Employment Law Section 
• Georgia Department of Labor's Employer Committee, Statewide Chairman of the Board of Directors (2008-2010)  
  • Board Chair (2008-2010) 
  • Board Chair-Elect (2007-2008) 
  • Legislative Aide (2003-2007) 
• Georgia Employers Association, Board of Directors (2018 – present) 
• Georgia SHRM State Council, District Director (2007-2008) 
• State of Georgia's Unemployment Insurance, Advisory Board (2008-2010) 
• Augusta Area SHRM, Executive Board Legislative Chair (2002; 2006) 
• Macon-Bibb County Work Force Investment Board, Vice-Chairman (2002-2003) 
• Human Resources Committee, Congressman Lynn Westmoreland (R)(8th District, Georgia), Advisor (2005-2006) 
• Council on Alcohol & Drugs, Chairman of the Board of Directors (2006-2010) 
• Leadership Macon (Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce), Board Chair (2006)  
  • Board of Directors (2000-2006) 
  • Federal Defenders of the Middle District of Georgia, Inc.  
    • Board of Directors (2019 – present) 
  • Macon Volunteer Clinic
    • Board of Directors (2019-present)