Stephen D. Dellinger

Stephen D. Dellinger

Charlotte, NC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
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257 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management

Biography

Stephen D. Dellinger advises and represents employers and management in a broad range of employment law matters and labor issues. His practice focuses on employment-related litigation involving:

  • Title VII
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Wage and hour issues
  • Labor matters under the National Labor Relations Act

    He also handles wage and hour and discrimination class and collective actions and routinely appears before federal, state and administrative agencies.

    In addition to his litigation practice, Stephen briefs employment issues on appeal in state and federal courts. He also:

    • Drafts employment contracts, severance agreements, and settlement agreements
    • Prepares and reviews policy and procedure manuals and employee handbooks
    • Designs affirmative action programs and advises employers on compliance with various federal and state affirmative action requirements

      Stephen counsels clients on employment-related legal issues, including Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other federal and state laws and regulations. He also advises and defends retail and hospitality clients with regard to accessibility issues under Title III of the ADA. Additionally, he presents seminars for clients and employer organizations on topics, such as:

      • Wage and hour matters
      • The FMLA
      • The ADA
      • Sexual harassment
      • Employment discrimination
      • Union avoidance
    Littler

    257 Best Lawyers awards

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    Overview

    • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1989

    • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

    • American Bar Association - Member
    • Mecklenburg County Bar Association - Member
    • National Retail Federation - Member
    • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
    • American Bar Association - Member
    • Mecklenburg County Bar Association - Member
    • National Retail Federation - Member
    • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1989

    Client Testimonials

    Awards & Focus

    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
    • Employment Law - Management
    • Labor Law - Management

    Case History

    Cases
    • Other Court Admissions
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina

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