FordHarrison is a labor & employment firm with attorneys in 29 offices, including two affiliate firms. The firm has built a national legal practice as one of the nation's leading defense firms with an exclusive focus on labor law, employment law, litigation, business immigration, employee benefits and executive compensation. FordHarrison is committed to our FH Promise, a set of principles that guides our firm in the delivery of legal services and client communications. For more information on FordHarrison, visit fordharrison.com.
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THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 65
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THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 65
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 30
Firm Managing Partner, Member of Executive Committee
General Counsel, Member of Executive Committee
Diversity & Inclusion Partner and Member of Executive Committee
Member of Executive Committee
Member of Executive Committee
Regional Managing Partner, Member of Executive Committee, Chicago Office Managing Partner
Regional Managing Partner, Member of Executive Committee, and Orlando Office Managing Partner
Atlanta Office Managing Partner
Baltimore Office Managing Partner
Berkeley Heights Office Managing Partner
Birmingham Office Managing Partner
Dallas Office Managing Partner
Hartford Office Managing Partner
Jacksonville Office Managing Partner
Los Angeles Office Managing Partner
Melbourne Office Managing Partner
Memphis Office Managing Partner
Miami Office Managing Partner
Minneapolis Office Managing Partner
Nashville Office Managing Partner
New York Office Managing Partner
Spartanburg Office Managing Partner
St. Louis Office Managing Partner
Tampa Office Managing Partner
Washington, DC Office Managing Partner
West Palm Beach Office Managing Partner
Firm Managing Partner, Member of Executive Committee
General Counsel, Member of Executive Committee
Diversity & Inclusion Partner and Member of Executive Committee
Member of Executive Committee
Member of Executive Committee
Regional Managing Partner, Member of Executive Committee, Chicago Office Managing Partner
Regional Managing Partner, Member of Executive Committee, and Orlando Office Managing Partner
Atlanta Office Managing Partner
Baltimore Office Managing Partner
Berkeley Heights Office Managing Partner
Birmingham Office Managing Partner
Dallas Office Managing Partner
Hartford Office Managing Partner
Jacksonville Office Managing Partner
Los Angeles Office Managing Partner
Melbourne Office Managing Partner
Memphis Office Managing Partner
Miami Office Managing Partner
Minneapolis Office Managing Partner
Nashville Office Managing Partner
New York Office Managing Partner
Spartanburg Office Managing Partner
St. Louis Office Managing Partner
Tampa Office Managing Partner
Washington, DC Office Managing Partner
West Palm Beach Office Managing Partner
Lawyers
Search Firm's Attorneys
Todd S. Aidman
Todd Aidman devotes his practice to working with companies on a broad range of labor and employment matters. He is experienced in complex and class action litigation and regularly practices in the trial and appellate levels of federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies such as the EEOC and DOL. Todd defends companies in a broad range of employment and labor disputes, including cases involving allegations of age, race, national origin, disability, sex discrimination, sexual a...
Nicholas S. Andrews
Nick Andrews concentrates his practice on the representation of management in matters related to labor and employment law. Nick is adept at advising clients facing complex employment law issues, including disputes related to allegations of harassment, employment discrimination, and wage and hour violations. He has appeared on behalf of employers before state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations ...
Wade E. Ballard
Wade Ballard counsels businesses on the entire range of workplace issues and provides advice and representation to employers on employment law, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, retaliation discrimination, harassment, and other issues of concern to employers. He represents management in labor and employment matters in the courts, in arbitration, and before government agencies, including the EEOC, the U.S. Department of Labor, the North and South Carolina Departments of L...
Paul R. Beshears
Paul Beshears represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law with an emphasis on collective bargaining, strikes, union organizing campaigns, labor arbitrations, and NLRB unfair labor practice cases. He also advises companies on labor and employment issues, including those that arise in connection with mergers and acquisitions, reductions in force, and plant closings, and those dealing with the labor law aspects of government contracting, such as compliance with the Davis-Baco...
Louis P. Britt
Louis Britt is the Regional Managing Partner for FordHarrison's Memphis, Nashville and Dallas offices. He concentrates his practice on employment litigation and advice, representing private and public employers in a broad range of employment matters. Louis handles employment discrimination and harassment cases (Title VII, ADA, ADEA and FMLA), wage/hour matters, enforcement and defense of restrictive covenants contained in employment agreements, and employment-related torts. He is experienced ...
Edward Carlstedt
Ed Carlstedt serves as the office managing partner for FordHarrison's Tampa office. His practice focuses on trade secret, non-compete and restrictive covenant disputes as well as representing management in employment law matters, including defending employers against harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims. Ed has extensive experience in matters involving trade secret, non-compete and restrictive covenant related issues, and has handled dozens of evidentiary hearings in federal and ...
Awards & Focus
Top Listed state Awards
- Top Listed in Florida in Employment Law - Management with 21 lawyers
- Top Listed in Florida in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 20 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
- Top Listed in Spartanburg in Employment Law - Management with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Tampa in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 10 lawyers
- Top Listed in Orlando in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in Spartanburg in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 4 lawyers
Awards
Chambers USA 2022
FordHarrison was among the highest ranked labor and employment law firms in Chambers USA 2022. The firm was recognized in the states of Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
2022 Edition of “Best Law Firms.”
FordHarrison was recognized at a national level in three practice areas, including, Employment Law – Management (Tier 1), Labor Law – Management (Tier 1), Litigation – Labor & Employment (Tier 1).
- FordHarrison's Women Leaders Forum (held in September 2019) was awarded Top 10 recognition in Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 16th Annual Innovation in Diversity Awards.
- GEBA Founder's Award
Jurisdictions
Office Locations
News & Media
Publications
Insights
Missouri State Governor Mike Parson Issues Stay at Home Order for the Period of April 6, 2020 through April 24, 2020
Missouri State Governor Mike Parson Issues Stay at Home Order for the Period of April 6, 2020 through April 24, 2020
Corey L.
Franklin
Transportation Industry Alert - Labor Law Changes from the Biden Administration on the Horizon
Transportation Industry Alert - Labor Law Changes from the Biden Administration on the Horizon
Jacquelyn L.
Thompson
NLRB General Counsel Seeks to Limit Secret Ballot Elections in Favor of Union Recognition Based on Card Count
NLRB General Counsel Seeks to Limit Secret Ballot Elections in Favor of Union Recognition Based on Card Count
Jacquelyn L.
Thompson
Maryland Enacts Novel Sexual Harassment Reporting Requirement
Maryland Enacts Novel Sexual Harassment Reporting Requirement
Jay
Fries
October Brings Employment Law Changes to Maryland
October Brings Employment Law Changes to Maryland
Jay
Fries
The DOL Releases Opinion Letters Regarding the Participation of Hosts and Hostesses in Tip Pools and the Proper Calculation of Overtime for Certain Tipped Employees
The DOL Releases Opinion Letters Regarding the Participation of Hosts and Hostesses in Tip Pools and the Proper Calculation of Overtime for Certain Tipped Employees
Luis A.
Santos
Recent South Carolina Supreme Court Decisions May Increase Legal Risks in Employee Terminations
Recent South Carolina Supreme Court Decisions May Increase Legal Risks in Employee Terminations
Wade E.
Ballard
Nashville Mayor Issues Stay at Home Order; Tennessee Governor Orders Closure of All Dine-In Restaurants, Bars and Workout Facilities – Both Effective Midnight March 22, 2020
Nashville Mayor Issues Stay at Home Order; Tennessee Governor Orders Closure of All Dine-In Restaurants, Bars and Workout Facilities – Both Effective Midnight March 22, 2020
Mark E.
Stamelos
Jury Trial Waivers May be an Option for Employers in the Wake of the Ending Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act
Jury Trial Waivers May be an Option for Employers in the Wake of the Ending Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act
Russell W.
Jackson
Florida Business Required to Report Independent Contractors Effective October 1
Florida Business Required to Report Independent Contractors Effective October 1
Michelle
Tatum-Bush
Department of Labor Proposes Limits to Tip Credit for Work "Directly Supporting" Tipped Work
Department of Labor Proposes Limits to Tip Credit for Work "Directly Supporting" Tipped Work
Michael C.
Harrington
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Spending Clause Antidiscrimination Statutes do not Permit Recovery of Damages for Emotional Distress
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that Spending Clause Antidiscrimination Statutes do not Permit Recovery of Damages for Emotional Distress
Johanna G.
Zelman
U.S Supreme Court Finds High School Coach's Post-Game Prayers Covered Under First Amendment
U.S Supreme Court Finds High School Coach's Post-Game Prayers Covered Under First Amendment
Johanna G.
Zelman
Restaurant Industry Alert: DOL Publishes Final Rule for Tipped Employees
Restaurant Industry Alert: DOL Publishes Final Rule for Tipped Employees
Frederick L.
Warren
DOL Issues Guidance on Compensability of Time Spent Undergoing COVID-19 Health Screenings, Testing, and Vaccinations
DOL Issues Guidance on Compensability of Time Spent Undergoing COVID-19 Health Screenings, Testing, and Vaccinations
Frederick L.
Warren
Congress Passes Bill Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims
Congress Passes Bill Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims
Frederick L.
Warren
California Enacts Far-Reaching Fast Food Worker Law
California Enacts Far-Reaching Fast Food Worker Law
Frederick L.
Warren
