Best Lawyers in Maine, United States for Employment Law - Management
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Jonathan Shapiro has extensive experience in employment, labor and employee benefits law and litigation. He represents employers before state and federal courts across the country in complex wage-and hour class and collective actions and cases that involve discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and other employment matters. Jonathan has defended executives in white-collar criminal investigations and litigation. In addition, he counsels employers on various issues concerning employm...
Alyssa C. Tibbetts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Municipal Law. Alyssa C. practices law in Scarborough, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa C. Tibbetts 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 Alyssa C. Tibbetts is held by other lawyers.
Peter Felmly advises public schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations on a broad spectrum of school, employment, and labor law issues. Peter strives to provide his clients with timely, comprehensive, and creative solutions as they navigate the complex web of statutes and regulations governing their operations. Employers turn to Peter for guidance on compliance with a host of state and federal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical L...
Pete’s employment practice is guided by the adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Pete uses his common sense business approach to help his clients make legally sound decisions regarding their employees while advancing the needs and mission of his clients’ businesses. Pete practices in all areas of employment law, providing counsel and representation to employers throughout East Coast on issues regarding federal and state leave laws, wrongful termina...
David A. Strock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David A. practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Strock 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 David A. Strock is held by other lawyers.
Eric Uhl assists employers in all areas of employment law and business related litigation. He has represented clients in employment-related claims before federal and state courts throughout the country and has particular experience in defending management in matters involving: Wrongful termination Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation Wage and hour claims Private and public sector civil rights litigation Unfair competition claims Restrictive covenant agreements Misuse and infringement o...
Connor Schratz advises schools, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and private entities on a wide variety legal matters. His practice focuses on employment law, including subjects like employee leave, wage and hour issues, collective bargaining and labor relations, discipline, and discrimination and harassment. He has extensive experience on issues that relate specifically to public entities, and regularly advises clients on compliance with Maine’s Freedom of Access Act, public meeting obl...
Suzannah Dowling is an associate in Pierce Atwood’s Employment Practice Group. Suzy is a trained and certified Title IX Investigator through ATIXA. She regularly conducts investigations into complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other forms of alleged misconduct for independent schools, professional organizations, businesses, and institutions of higher education. She approaches each case from an unbiased and trauma-informed perspective and conducts thorough i...
Bill Wahrer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bill practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Bill Wahrer 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 Bill Wahrer is held by other lawyers.
Kathleen Wade focuses her practice across a broad range of employment issues, advising primarily municipalities, schools, and private employers. Skilled at handling complex employment matters, Kathleen regularly appears before a variety of administrative agencies on behalf of clients. Kathleen was drawn to employment law because she enjoys working directly with clients to help solve problems, especially assisting them to navigate complex legal issues including employee leave, compliance with ...
Taylor Johnson is an associate in Pierce Atwood’s Employment Practice Group. Taylor helps clients navigate state and federal employment laws and regulations including the ADA, Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, and related state laws. Taylor is experienced in responding to discrimination and retaliation charges brought before the Maine Human Rights Commission, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Taylor is adept in conducting internal inves...
Carolyn Liegner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Carolyn practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn Liegner 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 Carolyn Liegner is held by other lawyers.
Jack Bjorn is experienced in various aspects of labor and employment law, including statutory and regulatory compliance, employer policies and procedures, and claims before the Maine Human Rights Commission and other state and federal agencies. Jack regularly assists clients with general employment compliance issues such as employee handbooks, family and medical leave, employment contracts, wage and hour issues, employee disciplinary matters, and labor negotiations. Jack also has an active pr...
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