Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Michael A. Moffatt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Moffatt since 2012. 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 A. Moffatt is held by other lawyers.
Since 1993, Mr. Warren has represented employers in the employment and labor law field, with an emphasis on litigation prevention counseling and employment litigation defense. Mr. Warren has served as lead counsel in numerous bench and jury trials at the state and federal level and on state and federal appeals. He became a founding member of Ogletree Deakins’ Birmingham office in 1997. Mr. Warren’s litigation prevention counseling includes areas such as training employees and supe...
Tara is the Chair of the Litigation Practice Group and member of the Executive Committee at Rembolt Ludtke and her practice primarily focuses on employment and labor issues, civil litigation and transportation. Tara has significant experience in employment litigation, including matters involving federal, state, and local employment laws. In addition to her litigation practice, Tara regularly represents clients in responding to administrative charges before federal, state, and local agencies, ...
James (Jim) Budzik’s legal practice focuses on labor and employment law , representing employers across both the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in collective bargaining negotiations, mediations, fact-finding, conciliations, unfair labor practice proceedings, civil service disciplinary proceedings, and grievance arbitrations. Jim advises city and village officials on matters concerning municipal law and serves as an Assistant Law Director for Mayfield Village. Ad...
Nancy Williams, a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment practice, has been representing companies in labor and employment law for more than 35 years. She counsels employers and represents them in litigation on equal employment opportunity, discipline and discharge, and a wide variety of other employment issues. Nancy is an active member in the American Bar Association and Washington State Bar Association, especially in the labor and litigation areas. She is also a frequent speaker on a...
Owen T. Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Owen T. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Owen T. Hill 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 Owen T. Hill is held by other lawyers.
Jennifer N. Lutz focuses her practice in employment litigation and counseling. Jennifer represents California’s employers in all aspects of employment disputes in state and federal court, and before administrative and government agencies. Jennifer has successfully litigated disputes involving issues of discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, defamation, and both individual and class action wage and hour claims. In addition, Jennifer provides advice and training to employers on...
Steven A. Siegel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Steven A. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Steven A. Siegel since 2027. 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 Steven A. Siegel is held by other lawyers.
Jill S. Distler is an associate in the Baltimore, Maryland, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice concentrates on representing management in employment litigation in state and federal court, in arbitration, and before the EEOC and state and local administrative agencies. Jill handles employment discrimination claims, including race, sex, age and disability discrimination, as well as harassment, retaliatory discharge, wage and hour, and non-compete/restrictive covenant issues. She also adv...
Robert W. Pritchard represents employers in wage and hour litigation, with an emphasis on class, collective and hybrid actions, in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He handles matters arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as state wage and hour laws. In addition, Rob counsels employers on wage and hour compliance, audits payroll practices and evaluates classification determinations. Rob’s experience includes appellate practice at the U. S. Court of App...
John W. Alden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John W. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized John W. Alden since 2019. 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 John W. Alden is held by other lawyers.
Kristen J. Nesbit is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristen J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen J. Nesbit since 2025. 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 Kristen J. Nesbit is held by other lawyers.
David G. Gabor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David G. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David G. Gabor since 2024. 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 David G. Gabor is held by other lawyers.
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