Jake Modla

Jake Modla

Cromer Babb and Porter
  • Employment Law, Civil Rights
  • North Carolina, South Carolina
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Biography

Jake Modla has practiced law in North and South Carolina since 1990, focusing on labor and employment matters. He began his career representing employers at Haynsworth Baldwin Johnson and Greaves and Ogletree Deakins, handling discrimination, wage and hour, and civil rights cases and appearing before the United States Supreme Court in O’Connor v. Consolidated Coin Caterers Corporation.

In 2004, Jake joined Family Dollar Stores, serving as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and later Vice President of HR Operations. He later practiced at Littler Mendelson, the world’s largest labor and employment law firm, where he defended employers in federal litigation and advised on compliance, labor relations, and workplace claims.

In 2016, Jake founded his own firm to represent employees and workers facing retaliation, discrimination, harassment, and wage theft. He later joined the Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor before bringing his extensive experience to Cromer Babb and Porter Jake also represents law enforcement officers in certification and misconduct matters involving the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and Law Enforcement Training Council.

Proud of his working-class Eastern European roots, Jake is active in his church and is the father of three daughters. With more than 30 years of experience on both sides of employment disputes, he now uses his insight to stand up for employees throughout North and South Carolina.

Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
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South Carolina
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Senior Counsel
Cromer Babb and Porter
- Current
Attorney
The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, P.C.
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Founder
Jake Modla Law, PLLC
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Attorney/Shareholder
Littler Mendelson
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Education
University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (1990)
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.S. (1985)
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Professional Associations
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Current
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South Carolina Association for Justice
Member
Current
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North Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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South Carolina State Bar
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Jake Modla Attorney Profile
Website
Blog: At-Will Employees
Website
Blog: Remote Work
Website
Blog: NC Wage Disputes
Contact & Map
Cromer Babb and Porter
115 Elk Ave.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
US
Telephone: (803) 799-9530
Fax: (803) 799-9533
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 3:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Located inside of Dest Law. Office closures can be found on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/cromerbabb
Cromer Babb and Porter
1418 Laurel St.
Ste. A
Columbia, SC 29201
US
Telephone: (803) 799-9530
Fax: (803) 799-9533
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 3:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Updates on office closures can be found on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/cromerbabb