Best Lawyers in North Carolina, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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...
Kayla Frederickson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kayla practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Kayla Frederickson 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 Kayla Frederickson is held by other lawyers.
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...
Justin Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Justin practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Hill 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 Justin Hill is held by other lawyers.
Whether providing advice or defending clients engaged in litigation, a hallmark of Scott Burton’s practice is his attention to his clients’ strategic goals and associated risks. With experience handling a breadth of employment and traditional labor matters across the country, Scott is ready to partner with organizations of any size to navigate complex workforce matters impacting their business. Scott Burton is a dedicated advocate for employers experiencing complex employment and ...
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