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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.

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Labor & Employment - USA - Nationwide

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Barnes & Thornburg LLP offers broad coverage of labor and employment matters with particular strength in the Midwest. The firm assists its enviable client base with a variety of issues, including OSHA, discrimination and trade secrets disputes. It also fields expertise in traditional labor law.

Notable practitioners

Chair of the firm's labor and employment practice group Kenneth Yerkes in Indianapolis is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • Barnes & Thornburg LLP defended Quanex against claims asserting on a class action basis various violations of California wage and hour laws.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Barnes & Thornburg is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and most importantly strategic in its counsel.

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Barnes & Thornburg has an attorney for every type of issue that comes up, even if it is outside the typical realm of employment law.

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The attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg provide excellent business advice as well as legal advice and understand that both are important.

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