Best Lawyers in North Carolina, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment

Kayla Frederickson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kayla, 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 Kayla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trisha enjoys a broad based civil litigation practice in state, appellate and federal courts assisting clients, whether it is owners and officers, directors, general counsel, employers, small or closely held businesses, builders, developers, contractors, credit unions, and individuals, with a variety of disputes relating to matters involving construction liens and claims, employment, labor or human resources, creditor’s rights, insurance claims, landlord and tenant, business operations,...

Christy represents insurance companies in bad faith and coverage litigation and advises them on first-party and third-party coverage matters. Christy also represents employers, electric membership corporations, and long-term care facilities in civil litigation and employment law matters. She is recognized among Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite ™ in the Young Guns category (2022, 2023). Before obtaining her law degree, Christy spent 13 years working as a sales engineer consult...

Victoria L. Creta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Victoria L., who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victoria L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tenechia Lockhart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tenechia, 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 Tenechia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily's practice focuses on helping employers navigate complex employment law issues. She has become a trusted advisor to businesses and organizations in facilitating compliance in the rapidly-changing employment landscape, providing counsel at all stages of personnel matters and negotiating resolutions to employee disputes. Grounded by practical business experience, Emily integrates her prior public relations career into helping clients effectively communicate with internal and external stak...

Jasmine Pitt focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience analyzing and navigating employment issues, general and professional liability, insurance coverage and defense, bankruptcy, and contract disputes. Her clients include school boards, hospitals and medical providers, and other small and medium-sized businesses. Jasmine also has experience handling appellate matters.

Kacie England is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kacie, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kacie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carl M. Short III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Carl M., 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 Carl M. 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.

J. Melissa Woods is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. J. Melissa, 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 J. Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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...

Matt is a trial lawyer and litigator at Young Moore. He helps a wide variety of clients including businesses of all sizes and individuals with litigation, pre-litigation, and risk management needs. Matt’s major practice areas include commercial litigation, non-competition and related restrictive covenant disputes, insurance coverage and related litigation, and claims involving employment, construction, products liability, and premises liability. Matt is also a part of the firm’s t...