Best Lawyers in Arizona, United States for Labor Law - Management
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Jennifer L. Sellers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Health Care Law. Jennifer L., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher J. Meister is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Christopher J., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ms. Miller represents management in all facets of labor and employment law and civil rights, including wage and hour law, employment discrimination law, wrongful termination, executive employment contracts, trade secrets/non-compete agreements, sexual harassment, drug and alcohol testing, and personnel policies and manuals. She also provides counseling to employers on litigation avoidance by concentrating on preventive measures and designing strategies to ensure compliance with state and fede...
Shawn Oller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Shawn, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mr. Mason counsels employers and management on all aspects of labor and employment law, including collective bargaining and union organizing; restrictive covenants; employment discrimination; sexual harassment; whistleblowing; retaliation; wrongful termination; personnel policies; reductions in force; trade secrets; duty of loyalty; drug and alcohol testing; and other state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. He is also an experienced litigator, representing clients in Arizona, federal,...
Ms. Freed is the Managing Shareholder of the Phoenix office. Ms. Freed has exclusively practiced management-side labor and employment law throughout her career. Ms. Freed is a skilled and experienced litigator who regularly defends employers against claims of race, gender, disability, and age discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, FMLA claims, and wage and hour violations before federal and state courts and various administrative agencies. In addition to her lit...
Mr. Dowell is a Shareholder in the Phoenix office, and represents employers in both the private and public sector in the areas of labor and employment litigation and counseling. He assists employers on a wide variety of employment law matters involving employment discrimination, accommodating disabilities and family leave, sexual harassment, executive employment agreements, wrongful termination, employee training, investigation and discipline issues, workplace torts, personnel policies and ma...
Lindsay represents and advises companies of all sizes in employment and business litigation matters. From mom-and-pop shops to publicly-traded corporations, Lindsay’s clients value his aggressive, yet practical approach to resolving their legal disputes. Lindsay recognizes that most business disputes can be resolved without expensive and protracted litigation, and his clients often rely on him to solve their issues in a private and confidential manner, many times before a lawsuit is eve...
Mr. Balitis counsels private sector clients as well as government agencies, including the Arizona legislature, on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters. Over his 30 years of practice, he has represented clients in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Arizona Civil Rights Division, Arizona Industrial Commission, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and He...
Elizabeth M. Soveranez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Elizabeth M., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michelle Hogan is a former fraud prosecutor for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and an experienced litigator who focuses on representing businesses, organizations, and individuals in complex commercial litigation, white collar defense, and privacy matters. Michelle leverages her investigative and analytical skills and experience to craft winning litigation strategy in defending white collar clients against civil and criminal charges and to litigate complex commercial disputes. In ...
Theresa’s practice has been spent in fast-paced jury trials, employment and fair housing litigation, and appellate work. In her criminal practice, Theresa handled cases involving fraudulent schemes, tax fraud, real estate fraud, and racketeering. Theresa is a regular presenter to lawyers and the community on topics including Civil Rights, Harassment Free Work Environments, and the Rules of Evidence. Before joining Osborn Maledon, Theresa served as Section Chief Counsel for the Arizona A...
Jacqueline F. Langland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jacqueline F., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacqueline F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Aaron Duell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Aaron, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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