Best Lawyers in North Carolina, United States for Labor Law - Management
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“Chris is just really willing to get in and get the job done. He understands the need to balance costs against trial preparation. He’s also willing to say, this isn’t my area, let me refer you to somebody else.” The above quote, from a national construction client with outside counsel in nearly every state, was shared with Thomson Reuters, the company behind Westlaw, during its global research with senior in-house counsel to identify top-performing lawyers in private p...
John Doyle is a partner in Constangy's Winston-Salem office where he specializes in labor and employment relations law with a practice limited to representation of management clients. Mr. Doyle has represented employers in all aspects of labor and employment law matters and is a frequent writer and lecturer on various labor and employment law subjects. He is also an experienced litigator, defending employers in federal and state courts throughout the U.S. and before numerous administrative ag...
D.J. O’Brien represents employers and individuals in business litigation, employment law, and government enforcement actions. He has deep experience in all levels of federal and state appellate and trial courts in North Carolina, including the N.C. Business Court. D.J. concentrates a significant part of his practice in high-stakes actions under the False Claims Act. D.J. represents businesses in a variety of employment-related litigation cases, including class and collective actions and...
Jessi Thaller-Moran focuses her practice on employment law and litigation, which includes counseling employers on legal compliance and helping them proactively identify, prepare for and respond to issues involving personnel management. Jessi guides employers on appropriate responses to a rapidly-changing workplace. Over the last few years, this has included counseling through the rapid transitions required by the COVID-19 pandemic and responding to increasingly localized laws on everything fr...
Vince Eisinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Environmental and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Vince, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vince is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nia Doaks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Nia, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason V. Federmack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management. Jason V., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jennifer Diane Spyker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Jennifer Diane, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer Diane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Florence Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Florence, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Florence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Avram is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Andrew, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth Troutman advises public school boards of education, private educational institutions, colleges and universities on a myriad of education issues, and litigates on behalf of educational institutions in state and federal courts. Elizabeth also helps clients in a variety of industries navigate the complexities of human resources and employment law issues, including employment policies and employee separation. Elizabeth advises public school boards of education, private educational insti...
S. Abigail Littrell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. S. Abigail, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which S. Abigail is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sarah J. Spangenburg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah J., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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