Mr. Micheal L. Leray Littlejohn, Jr.

Michael L. Littlejohn Jr. is the founder of Littlejohn Law, PLLC, a Charlotte, North Carolina–based law firm focused on employment law and civil rights litigation. He represents clients across North Carolina in matters involving workplace discrimination, retaliation, and constitutional violations.

Mr. Littlejohn is admitted to practice in North Carolina and before the United States District Courts for the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of North Carolina, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned his Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law in 2015. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Littlejohn was a member of the University of Mary Washington men’s basketball team, an experience that shaped his competitive drive and commitment to disciplined advocacy.

A substantial portion of Mr. Littlejohn’s practice is devoted to representing individuals who have suffered discrimination in the workplace or during the hiring process. He has extensive experience litigating employment discrimination claims and a strong record of success on behalf of employees. His practice also encompasses wrongful termination, workplace harassment, retaliation, and sexual assault claims. In addition, Mr. Littlejohn regularly prepares and reviews employment contracts and severance agreements, providing strategic guidance to employees navigating critical career transitions.

Mr. Littlejohn also maintains an active civil rights practice, representing individuals and families in cases involving police misconduct, wrongful death, false arrest, and other constitutional violations. In 2025, he represented the family of a juvenile who died by suicide while in Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office custody; the case resolved with the largest settlement in the history of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and resulted in substantive policy changes aimed at improving inmate welfare procedures. The outcome was covered by WBTV and other local news outlets.

His work has earned recognition from the North Carolina Business Journal’s Legal Elite, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America for Civil Rights, and Avvo.

Professional Affiliations & Awards

Affiliations

• John S. Leary Bar Association
• Mecklenburg County Bar- Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• Mecklenburg County Bar – Pipeline Subcommittee (Chair)
• Mecklenburg County Bar- Young Lawyers Division
• Mecklenburg County Bar – Criminal Justice Section
• North Carolina Advocates for Justice
• National Police Accountability Project
• National Employment Lawyers Association
• NITA Trial Advocacy (2020)

Professional Awards

• Cystic Fibrosis Standout Award, 2016

This award is peer nominated and selection is based upon business achievements, community involvement, and leadership capabilities.

• American Institute of Legal Advocates

Rising Star in Criminal Defense

• Charlotte Agenda

30 Under 30 Class of 2018

• Business North Carolina

Legal Elite: Criminal Defense (2019)

Legal Elite: Young Guns (2019)

• SuperLawyers

Selected to Rising Stars 2019 - 2026

Past Community Involvement

• Lawyers for Literacy
• Career Day at Garinger High School
• Mecklenburg County Recreation Commission
• Faith Hope Love Mentoring Program
• Career Day Dilworth Elementary
• Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (“MYEP”)
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools:
• Independence High School
• West Mecklenburg High School
• West Charlotte High School
• Mallard Creek High School
• NAACP Charlotte Mecklenburg Branch
• Women's Varsity Basketball Coach at Charlotte Latin High School