Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Labor & Employment

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Provided by Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Attorneys routinely defend clients against claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, workplace defamation, breach of contract, invasion of privacy, ERISA violations, illicit drug testing and other federal and state law claims, and enforce noncompetition and non-solicitation agreements. The extensive traditional labor practice defends against unfair labor practice charges and union-organizing campaigns, negotiating and administrating union contracts, and coaching and training on lawful union avoidance techniques.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Michigan

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Barnes & Thornburg is a distinguished firm handling a wide range of matters for regional and national employers. It is particularly recognized for its prowess in labor relations and employment disputes as well as claims brought under the FLSA and Civil Rights Act. Its industry expertise covers chemicals and education, and it is especially well known for its work advising on traditional labor issues in the healthcare sector.

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Work Highlights

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Barnes & Thornburg assisted Martin Transportation System’s HR Manager and Labor Relations leads with all of the company’s negotiations for new collective bargaining agreements in Ohio and Michigan.

Strengths

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"The firm is very good at helping to put complex agreements in place."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"The team is efficient and thorough when working through complex and sophisticated matters."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"The firm is very good at helping to put complex agreements in place."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"The team is efficient and thorough when working through complex and sophisticated matters."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Keith J Brodie

Band 1

Keith Brodie is widely regarded as a leading labor and employment lawyer, with strong expertise in collective bargaining and notable experience representing manufacturers and healthcare companies.

"He covered every angle we could think of and then some. He did a fantastic job!"

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Amy J Zdravecky

Band 2

Amy Zdravecky focuses on traditional labor law matters, including union negotiations and NLRB proceedings.

"Amy is very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job."

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Donald Lawless

Band 3

Donald Lawless has a wealth of experience in employment disputes as well as occupational health and safety and collective bargaining mandates.

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Jennifer Stocker

Band 4

Jennifer Stocker is noted for her expert representation of clients in complex employment disputes, including wage and hour, harassment and retaliation claims.

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