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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Labor & Employment

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Baker Donelson's labor and employment attorneys offer litigation defense services for administrative and court proceedings at the federal and state level, advice on pre-litigation strategies to reduce legal risks, policy analysis and drafting, compliance audits, management training, and labor negotiation.

Our clients benefit from an integrated and experienced team of professionals who assist in every aspect of an organization's employment-related legal needs. When it comes to a company's most valuable asset – its employees – our labor and employment attorneys are committed to counseling and advocating for employers every step of the way.

We work alongside our clients by offering employee policy analysis and drafting, compliance audits, management training, labor negotiation, pre-litigation strategies to reduce legal risks, and litigation defense for administrative and court proceedings at the federal and state levels. We take pride in being responsive to our clients and developing a genuine understanding of their needs and business goals.

Our team of more than 85 attorneys serves clients throughout North America from the Firm's offices in 12 states and Washington, D.C. In the last three years, our team members have tried more than 600 federal court cases, appeared in the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh, and District of Columbia Courts of Appeal, and appeared in 31 district courts as well as the District of Columbia.

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Labor & Employment - Tennessee

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz has a robust team of specialists offering in-depth knowledge of employment regulations and traditional labor law, with clients benefiting from the firm's extensive regional network. Matters covered include trade secrets, restrictive covenants and breach of contract issues. The firm is active on a range of disputes, with experience acting in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. The group further acts for clients in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture and financial services.

Strengths

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  • Baker Donelson has a great depth of knowledge on not only HR related matters but has a broad group of lawyers handling a variety of business matters. We have great confidence in their abilities to handle many issues for us.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Angie Davis
    Band 3Angie Davis

    Angie Davis

    Angie Davis regularly handles internal audits and employment litigation regarding wage and hour and discrimination issues. She also has significant experience regarding noncompete agreements and often advises on the drafting of employment contracts.

    • Angie Davis is a true business partner. She is my go to.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Martha Boyd
    Band 3Martha Boyd

    Martha Boyd

    Martha Boyd is sought out by employees to advise on employment policies. She is particularly focused on guiding clients through workplace investigations.

    • Martha Boyd has a great balance of personality, client service and delivery of excellent legal services. She is one of my favorite lawyers I have worked with in my career.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC (2)

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