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Balch & Bingham's Labor & Employment practice handles the full range of matters for a diverse client base across the country. The group regularly handles complex class and collective actions, union collective bargaining and NLRB proceedings, wage and hour litigation, ADA Title III matters, and disputes involving restrictive covenants, executive compensation, and employee mobility.

The practice has meaningful experience across a number of regulated industries, including healthcare, where attorneys handle employment litigation and labor relations; financial services, where the group advises institutions on multi-jurisdictional matters; higher education, where the team defends institutions and counsels on Title IX compliance; and energy and utilities, where attorneys cover the full spectrum from traditional labor and OSHA matters to internal investigations and litigation.

The group also maintains a strong business competition practice, representing clients in trade secret disputes, non-compete enforcement, and matters involving departing employees and executives. Industries served include manufacturing, food service, healthcare, financial services, and transportation.

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Labor & Employment - Alabama

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What the Team is Known For

Balch & Bingham in Alabama is noted for its excellent industry knowledge, servicing an enviable list of clients in the higher education, healthcare and utilities sectors. Its lawyers frequently represent clients in contentious trade secret and discrimination matters and often advise clients on labor regulation and compliance. The firm is also adept at handling RICO Act violations. It is further noted for advising on retaliation cases, breaches of contract, hostile environment claims and workforce reductions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeff Starling III
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Jeff Starling III
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Jeff Starling is esteemed for his skilled handling of complex discrimination claims, RICO violations and EEOC charges. He chairs the firm's labor and employment practice.
Douglas B. Kauffman
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Douglas B. Kauffman
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Douglas Kauffman is an experienced labor and employment lawyer who represents clients on discrimination and retaliation claims. He has also assisted various clients with matters regarding large-scale reduction in force.

Douglas is an excellent legal counsel to us.

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Balch & Bingham LLP

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Labor & Employment

Jeff Starling III
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Jeff Starling III
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Band 1
Douglas B. Kauffman
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Douglas B. Kauffman
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Band 3

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