USA Guide 2026 : West Virginia
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Provided by Bowles Rice LLP
Bowles Rice's Labor and Employment Practice Group has been recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms and Chambers USA, and also as a "Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies" by American Lawyer Media in Fortune magazine. We assist employers in all industries, with every aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including matters involving employment, employee benefits and occupational injury law.
Employment Litigation
We routinely represent employers in hearings, trials and appeals in both state and federal courts, and before federal and state administrative agencies and arbitration tribunals. This representation includes claims of discrimination, retaliation or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, veterans' status and disability; workers' compensation discrimination; sexual harassment; wrongful and retaliatory discharge; wage and hour; ERISA; Family and Medical Leave Act; breach of contract and noncompetition covenants; defamation and invasion of privacy; and unemployment compensation.
Counseling for the Success of Our Clients
We regularly partner with our clients to assist them in preventing or managing problems in the workplace. Some of the preventative measures we provide include human resource audits, conducting employee training, drafting and revising personnel policies and procedures, drafting and modifying employment contracts, and providing advice on complex employment decisions.
Provided by Chambers
Bowles Rice LLP takes a comprehensive approach to labor and employment law issues, advising a host of clients on contentious and non-contentious issues. The firm's varied client roster includes businesses of all sizes across industries such as healthcare, transportation and financial services.
Provided by Chambers
Bowles Rice has served as a collaborative partner, providing strategic insight, technical proficiency and highly effective advocacy. Their involvement consistently enhances outcomes, and the results they achieve for clients are a primary reason we continue to involve and refer them in significant matters.
The firm is highly capable of handling complex employment litigation matters. They provided valuable guidance and insight into the handling of a sophisticated, complex matter.
Bowles Rice have highly competent and professional lawyers.
Bowles Rice has been delivering practical, business-focused counsel on both routine and more complex employment matters.
Provided by Chambers
Julie was extremely knowledgeable and gave us great advice and recommendations.
Labor & Employment
Provided by Bowles Rice LLP
Gabriele Wohl
Brock Malcolm
Robert Kent
Charles Printz, Jr.
J. Tyler Mayhew
Aaron Boone
Jennifer Hagedorn
Head of Department
Lindsay Gainer
Emily Lambright
Ryan Moore
Damon Thomas
Leigh Anne Wilson
Mario R. Bordogna
Brittany O'Saile
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