Best Lawyers Near You in Phoenix, Arizona for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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John Alan Doran has over 25 years of experience counseling and successfully representing employers in all facets of labor and employment law matters. He regularly represents employers in mass employment, wage/hour class and collective action litigation, as well as employment discrimination, public accommodations discrimination, and wrongful termination litigation. He also represents management in areas of traditional labor law, including the defense of unfair labor practices charges, the orch...
Kristy L. Peters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Kristy L., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Peter C. Prynkiewicz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Peter C., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Scott Rodgers is the head of Osborn Maledon's employment law practice. Practicing in the employment law arena for more than two decades, Scott has represented management in a broad range of employment litigation including defending claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation, wrongful termination, defamation, ERISA, and wage and hour claims. Scott has also successfully defended and prosecuted numerous cases involving non-compete agreements, other restrictive covenants, and trade secr...
J. Greg Coulter is a principal in the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing private and public employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation and advice, including representation in federal, state and appellate courts, involving: Discrimination; Retaliation; Harassment; Constitutional claims; Due process claims; Free speech; Workplace safety; State tort claims; Title VII; The Americans with Disabilities Act; The Family and Medical Lea...
For over 40 years, Otto has helped individuals, business owners, and employers comply with and plan for laws and regulations related to federal and state taxation, employee benefits, and executive compensation. He assists clients with audits, investigations, and regulatory disputes related to these areas, and advises businesses and their owners regarding business transactions and long-term business succession and estate planning. Otto also has significant experience in federal procurement reg...
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.
Debora L. Verdier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Debora L., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Debora 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.
Amy J. Gittler is a principal in the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She managed the Phoenix office from its opening in 2007 to 2012. Amy advises, counsels, and defends corporations and business professionals in all aspects of employment, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, wage and hour, and employment discrimination. Amy is a frequent lecturer in the area of employment law and regularly conducts harassment prevention training programs for businesses. In 1983, A...
Kristine J. Beaudoin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Kristine J., 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 Kristine J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ricardo Bours is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ricardo, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ricardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
J. Alexander Dattilo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. J. Alexander, 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 J. Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Demetra M. Makris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Demetra M., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Demetra M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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