Elizabeth A. "Liz" Bailey 10YEARSAWARDED

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Bailey

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Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Labor and Employment Employment Law - Management
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Manchester.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Bailey
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Bailey
Manchester, NH
Works at
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

35 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Elizabeth “Liz” Bailey is an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Manchester, New Hampshire. She has practiced in the areas of Employment Law, Employment Litigation, and Business Litigation since 1992, advising and representing employers across a wide range of industries. Her clients include private corporations as well as municipalities and counties throughout New Hampshire and the surrounding region.

Liz works closely with management to address day‑to‑day workplace issues and to help organizations comply with federal and state employment laws. She counsels employers on workplace policies, employee discipline, investigations, and other practical strategies designed to reduce the risk of employment disputes. Liz also provides training for supervisors and human resources professionals on employment law compliance and effective workplace practices.

In addition to counseling work, Liz represents employers in employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings. Her experience includes defending claims before the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New Hampshire Department of Labor, and the New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board.

Liz has handled a wide variety of matters involving workplace disputes and employment claims. Her courtroom experience includes jury trials in New Hampshire and Massachusetts state and federal courts, as well as bench trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appellate arguments. Through this work, she assists management in navigating complex employment issues and resolving disputes efficiently.

Works at
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

35 Best Lawyers awards

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA logo

Locations

Education

  • Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1992
  • Smith College, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association
  • Vermont, Vermont Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • New Hampshire First Circuit Court of Appeals
  • United States Supreme Court, New Hampshire

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Manchester (2027)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Manchester (2024)
  • Employment Law - Management, Manchester (2022)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Manchester (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • Benchmark Litigation Star

  • New England Super Lawyer®, Employment & Labor Law

  • Chambers USA, Labor & Employment

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Case History

Cases
  • Representative matters
  • Obtained cost-effective dismissal of claims involving FLSA and state discrimination law.
  • Obtained prompt dismissal of race, color and national origin discrimination and retaliation case.
  • Won appeal of disputed wage and hour matter concerning independent contractor and classification issue.
  • Negotiated many public sector, multi-year collective bargaining agreements.
  • Successfully defended public sector client in employment discrimination and retaliation cases before the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
  • Successfully defended a public sector client at the state trial court and Supreme Court in an action seeking to enjoin a major project, resulting in a multi-million dollar construction project going forward.
  • Successfully argued a New Hampshire Supreme Court appeal concerning employer’s earned time policy.
  • Obtained summary judgment, and prevailed on appeal, in litigation involving public officials’ salaries.
  • Arbitrated series of employee disciplinary matters on behalf of employer and obtained favorable rulings

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