About James M.
James M. Evangelista is an attorney specializing in complex business litigation, consumer class actions, securities fraud, and whistleblower/qui tam cases. He is the managing member of Evangelista Worley, LLC, a firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. Admitted to practice in Georgia since 2004, Evangelista has accumulated over 30 years of experience in both federal and state courts across the United States. His extensive background includes a significant tenure representing corporate clients as defendants in high-profile class action and commercial litigation. Before focusing on plaintiffs' causes, Evangelista spent more than 12 years at prestigious law firms, including Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP and Leboeuf Lamb Green & MacRae LLP.
His work involved conducting internal investigations and managing complex litigation matters. This experience provided him with a unique perspective that he now applies to his current practice, advocating for plaintiffs in various legal disputes. Evangelista earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law–Camden in 1991. During his time there, he served as Articles Editor for the Rutgers Law Journal and received the International Law Honors Award. Prior to law school, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science at Rutgers University–New Brunswick/Piscataway in 1988. This educational foundation gave him a strong understanding of the economic and political factors that often influence legal outcomes.
Throughout his career, Evangelista has been appointed to numerous leadership positions in complex consumer class actions, securities fraud litigation, and shareholder derivative matters. His commitment to pro bono work is evident in his roles as Vice President and Board Member of the St. Marlo Homeowners Association in Duluth, GA. As Secretary and Trustee for SpringMont, formerly known as the First Montessori School of Atlanta, located in Sandy Springs, GA. These positions reflect his dedication to community service and local governance. In addition to his legal practice, Evangelista is admitted to practice in several jurisdictions, including New York, New Jersey, Colorado, and the District of Columbia.
He has also been admitted to various U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeal, including the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. The District of New Jersey. His appellate admissions span the First, Second, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits. Furthermore, Evangelista has engaged in political and community service, serving as a delegate to multiple Democratic National Conventions and holding positions such as General Counsel to the National Horse Shows Association of America. His multifaceted career shows a commitment to both legal excellence and community involvement.
