Mackin’s success in defending employment lawsuits comes from his years of employment law experience. In his 10 years of practice, Mackin has litigated nearly 100 lawsuits, most with favorable resolutions to his clients. The majority of Mackin’s practice involves state and federal claims brought in federal courts throughout Mississippi. Mackin is also well versed in appellate practice and possesses a 100% success rate in his matters before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mackin regularly helps employers with employee discipline and terminations, disability accommodations and leave-related issues, and other employment counseling matters. He represents employers in Department of Labor and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigations, mediations, and enforcement proceedings. He also helps clients negotiate settlements and resolutions to employment disputes in order to avoid litigation.

His experience also includes conducting supervisory and management training for state and federal employment laws. He also drafts and assists employers with employee separation agreements, non-compete agreements, and other employment-related contracting, and he provides analysis and opinions regarding applicability of exemptions and other wage-related issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mackin also helps employers draft and revise employee handbooks and other employment policies to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

Mackin has been recognized for his expertise by Best Lawyers in America^® and Super Lawyers^®.  He is active in the American Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, Capital Area Bar Association, and Federal Bar Association.

As a native Jacksonian, Mackin enjoys the good friends and fine southern foods that most people may be surprised to find in Mississippi. When not spending time with his wife and kids, Mackin likes to put his restoration and renovation skills to use on his Mid-Century Modern home and his growing collection of classic cars and musical instruments. Mackin is no stranger to hard work or getting his hands dirty as he avidly seeks proficiency in new areas of expertise, both in his professional endeavors and his personal life.