Karen A. Whitley 5YEARSAWARDED

Karen A. Whitley

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Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Karen A. Whitley
Karen A. Whitley
Portsmouth, NH
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Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

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Biography

Karen A. Whitley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karen A. practices law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Best Lawyers has recognized Karen A. Whitley since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Karen A. Whitley is held by other lawyers.

Works at
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

35 Best Lawyers awards

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Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA logo

Locations

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
603-431-1222
145 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 120
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Education

  • Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1993

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Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19

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Case History

Cases
  • Representative matters
  • Represented employer in federal court action where former employee claimed violation of USERRA and Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws following his return from active duty deployment.
  • Represented Australian company in matter filed by former executive seeking sales commissions and other compensation.
  • Defended multi-national insurance company against claim for severance under “Good Reason” provision in Employment Agreement.
  • Defended national flooring company in class action litigation asserting workers were misclassified as independent contractors.
  • Defended restaurant and event venue in class action by workers for violation of the Massachusetts Tip Act.
  • Conducted sensitive sexual harassment investigation involving co-owners of media business leading to favorable settlement of threatened litigation.
  • Assisted non-profit organization with notice and severance documentation following significant restructuring including closure of offices in multiple states.
  • Developed three tiers of employment agreements and related documents for over 900 employees in 20 states as part of acquisition of competitor’s business by national company.
  • Assisted multiple employers with drafting and implementation of Massachusetts Sick Leave policies in compressed timeframe.
  • Counseled employers on coverage and reporting obligations under the Affordable Care Act.
  • Annually review, revise and update employee handbooks for more than 20 employers, ranging in size from 10 employees to more than 200 employees with operations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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