Best Lawyers in America for Labor Law - Management
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Brian D. Balonick advises his clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor, employment discrimination, and trade secret litigation. He helps clients avoid litigation by developing preventive strategies to remain in compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour laws. He provides on-site training programs to assist employers in creating an issue-free workplace. When employers find themselves facing employment litigation, Brian has assisted them in any a...
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Best Lawyers in America: Employment Law 2013 2005 Award Recipient, Idaho Business Review's "Forty Accomplished Under Forty" AREAS OF EXPERTISE EMPLOYMENT LAW: Negotiate, draft and enforce employment contracts, employee manuals, non-competition agreements, and non-disclosure agreements LITIGATION: BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE LITIGATION Representation of businesses in contract litigation, secured transaction litigation, insurance litigation, trade...
Andrea M. Kirshenbaum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Andrea M. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea M. Kirshenbaum 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 Andrea M. Kirshenbaum is held by other lawyers.
Michael P. Royal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Michael P. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Royal since 2013. 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 Michael P. Royal is held by other lawyers.
Sonya counsels companies and organizations on various employee-related legal issues and needs that arise at all the stages of the employment relationship. She seamlessly navigates negotiation of employment agreements, restrictive covenants, policies and training, performance management, internal investigations and individual and group separations. Sonya also represents employers in litigation; her experience includes the successful defense of numerous administrative charges, lawsuits and appe...
Michael C. Terrell is a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment Law practice group. He is chief employment counsel for numerous international and domestic companies engaged in various industries, including manufacturing, real estate, banking, construction, entertainment and high tech. He concentrates his practice in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on prevention and defense of employment litigation. His practice includes employment litigation in federal a...
Derek concentrates his practice on the resolution of complex labor and employment disputes, as well as the development, implementation, and promotion of positive workplace practices and cultures to avoid disputes. Derek counsels clients on compliance with the myriad of labor and employment laws and regulations they face at the federal, state, and local levels. He assists with the negotiation, preparation, and administration of employment agreements and compensation programs, and regularly adv...
Elizabeth “Liz” Bailey is an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA in Manchester, New Hampshire. She has practiced in the areas of Employment Law , Employment Litigation, and Business Litigation since 1992, advising and representing employers across a wide range of industries. Her clients include private corporations as well as municipalities and counties throughout New Hampshire and the surrounding region. Liz works closely with management to address day‑to‑day workpl...
Richard N. Hill practices in all areas of labor and employment law. He appears in both state and federal courts and has argued before the United States Supreme Court. He also regularly practices before the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the California Labor Commissioner. Richard has extensive trial experience and regularly handles arbitrations involving collective bargaining and trust fu...
Joseph Y. Ahmad, a founding partner in the Houston law firm of AZA, is a lawyer for executives and has been recognized nationally as one of the best lawyers in his field. He represents executives in a variety of matters, including breach of contract, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, breach of fiduciary duty and other matters. He was elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, an elite group of the country’s leading judges and civil trial lawyers. He has been se...
Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esq. , is the president and founder of Najjar Employment Law Group, P.C. , a North Andover, Massachusetts law firm focused on Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. With more than thirty-five years of experience representing employers, Ms. Najjar provides strategic counsel and litigation representation on a wide range of workplace and employee relations matters. In 2008, Ms. Najjar founded Najjar Employment Law Group, P.C. as a boutique labor, employment...
Austin J. Riter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Austin J. practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah Best Lawyers has recognized Austin J. Riter 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 profession...
Kathryn Siegel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kathryn practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Siegel 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 Kathryn Siegel is held by other lawyers.
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