Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law - Individuals
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Stephen Fitzgerald represents individuals in employment and personal injury matters in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He also represents railroad workers in courts throughout the country. Steve has won several multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients. His peers have ranked him as a Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2011, as the Super Lawyer Employment Lawyer of the Year for 2012, and he has been named Best Lawyer of the Year for Labor & Employment Litigation in the N...
Andrew Schwartz establishes trusting and communicative relationships with his clients, which helps him better understand their particular circumstances in order to achieve their desired goals. Andrew prides himself on being proactive, responsive and dedicated to each and every client. Andrew focuses his practice on commercial transactions, employment law, real estate, and successful business growth, management, operation, and succession. With his knowledge and wealth of experience in business...
Bradley H. Schleier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Bradley H. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley H. Schleier since 2009. 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 Bradley H. Schleier is held by other lawyers.
Becky Roe is a trial attorney and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender with more than 35 years of experience advocating for crime victims and injured individuals. She co-founded the Special Assault Unit at the King County Prosecutor’s Office – one of the first of its kind in the nation – focused on prosecuting sexual assault , child abuse, domestic violence, and homicide. At SGB, she represents crime victims, workers in wage and hour , and discrimination class acti...
Gregory Noble is a partner at the law firm of O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC. Mr. Noble specializes civil trial practice, with a significant emphasis in plaintiffs’ employment law and medical malpractice. In the realm of employment law, he has represented plaintiffs in cases involving hostile work environments, discrimination and wrongful termination. In the area of medical malpractice, he has represented clients in cases regarding medical errors, personal injury and wro...
Jay Mader focuses on employment and business litigation. His employment law practice includes cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation with claims relating to age, gender, race, disability, and whistleblower allegations. He also handles wage and hour and FMLA litigation. Jay’s experience in business litigation includes cases involving breach of contract and fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, consumer protection, and other business torts. In addition to litig...
According to Chambers USA, “Top-flight executive advocate James Hartley” is held in extremely high regard by his peers and clients for the quality of his representations, particularly in executive transitions and litigation, and is lauded as ‘a fabulous lawyer’ with ‘extraordinary expertise’ and a ‘creative approach’ to disputes. He and his partners pioneered the firm’s nationally-ranked executive advocacy practice which focuses on the leg...
Khayyam M. Eddings is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Khayyam M. practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized Khayyam M. Eddings since 2014. 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 Khayyam M. Eddings...
Peter Friedmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Peter practices law in Hilliard, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Friedmann since 2022. 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 Peter Friedmann is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Young is an employment lawyer and civil litigator who represents individuals and companies in the financial, medical, aviation, entertainment, and technology industries. Mr. Young also has significant experience representing teachers, administrators, professors and other employees working for public and private schools and universities, and he regularly represents non-profit institutions and employees working for non-profit organizations. Mr. Young represents both employees and employers ...
Parisis G. Filippatos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Parisis G. practices law in White Plains, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Parisis G. Filippatos since 2023. 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 Parisis G. Filippatos is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Ritchie successfully represents clients involved in virtually all types of labor and employment disputes. Businesses trust Mr. Ritchie to achieve positive results when their reputations are on the line. Mr. Ritchie represents and advises clients in several areas, including claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, breach of employment contract, response to state and federal investigations and claims arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Montana Human Rights Ac...
Geoff Weisbart is one of the state’s most respected courtroom advocates and has successfully represented an impressive roster of clients in matters involving substantial financial and business risks. Since 1986, Geoff has tried numerous jury and non-jury trials in civil claims involving contracts, partnerships, real estate, fiduciary duties, deceptive trade practices, employment, insurance, sexual torts, administrative issues, commercial aviation disputes and complex divorces. He has su...
A partner in Willig, Williams & Davidson’s labor department, Bruce M. Ludwig has been representing unions and working individuals for more than 30 years. He counsels and represents clients in state and federal courts and administrative matters ranging from discrimination and civil rights disputes to pension, retirement, unemployment compensation and wage and hour issues. Resident in the firm’s Philadelphia office, Bruce is a skilled litigator and strategist who has served as c...
David Emilio Mastagni is a partner with the law firm of Mastagni Holstedt, APC, who focuses on representing public employee unions and their members. His labor and employment law practice includes administrative hearings, pension litigation, writs of mandamus, class actions, and appeals. He is admitted to practice in California, the U.S. District Courts of Southern, Eastern, Northern and Central Districts of California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. David's publ...
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