Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Arizona
Band 3
Contact number
+1 602 798 5400About
Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP
We represent employers in their dealings with unions and unionized workforces, including in the heavily-unionized health care, manufacturing, and logistics/maritime industries. Our lawyers have seen a resurgence of union-related issues, in both union and non-union workplaces. We appear before the NLRB and the federal courts of appeals in NLRA representation and unfair labor practice cases. In terms of collective bargaining, we assist employers in the negotiating process both as first chair spokespersons, and as behind-the-scenes strategic advisors, as well as with post-contract issues including grievance management and arbitration proceedings. Today’s economic climate continues to necessitate cost management through collective bargaining – we return results that save employers money while avoiding labor strife.
Our training and counsel are critical to preventing and prevailing in eventual litigation. We take pride in the intangible, impossible-to-measure benefits our clients enjoy every day in the form of lawsuits that were never filed and incidents that never occurred or were stopped in their tracks.
Chambers Review
Ballard Spahr LLP is a well-regarded labor and employment practice offering wide-ranging expertise to employers. It showcases notable strength in contentious issues, including contract disputes, wage and hour, harassment and retaliation claims. The firm has additional capabilities in handling claims relating to FMLA and FLSA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ballard Spahr are always on point and always going the extra mile."
"The firm's collective knowledge and diverse skill set have been instrumental in addressing our legal needs effectively."
"Ballard Spahr are always on point and always going the extra mile."
"The firm's collective knowledge and diverse skill set have been instrumental in addressing our legal needs effectively."
Notable Practitioners
Jay Zweig is well regarded for his experience handling wide-ranging employment disputes, including sexual harassment allegations, retaliation and FMLA claims.
"Jay's dedication to client satisfaction is evident in every interaction, and his commitment to ensuring client needs are met has consistently exceeded expectations."
"Jay's skills and knowledge are impeccable, and he is a keen strategist."
Melissa Costello counsels and represents clients in a range of employment matters, including FMLA claims, wage and hour matters, and discrimination claims.
"Melissa's depth of knowledge and her ability to handle complex legal matters reflect a high level of expertise."
"Melissa has a high level of skill, is very detail-oriented and is an excellent lawyer."