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Brooks Pierce has represented employers throughout North Carolina and the southeastern U.S. for nearly 100 years.  Our highly regarded team provides counsel on daily employment operations, representation in state and federal courts and before government agencies, and assistance with labor and union issues.

​Trusted Counsel

Our employment attorneys provide clients with practical, real-world advice on all aspect of employment law, such as:

  • Federal and state discrimination and harassment laws
  • Wage and hour compliance
  • Policies and handbooks
  • Employee discipline and discharge
  • Workplace violence
  • Drug and alcohol screenings
  • Non-compete, independent contractor, and other employment agreements
  • Social media and data privacy​

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - North Carolina

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard is known regionally for its adept handling of employment litigation and employee benefits matters. The firm has particular aptitude in assisting employers facing EEOC charges, as well as ADA and FMLA compliance issues. The experienced team of attorneys represents a range of clients from the education, healthcare, insurance and construction industries.

Work Highlights

  • Brooks Pierce represented Kontoor Brands before the US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in an employment discrimination case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Strengths

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"Everyone we have worked with at Brooks Pierce has been knowledgeable, responsive and thorough. Brooks Pierce specializes in multiple types of law and has experts in all areas we have needed."

Labor & Employment respondent
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"Brooks Pierce can handle very complex and sophisticated matters in the labor and employment area."

Labor & Employment respondent
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"They are able to break down complex matters into easily understandable business-friendly advice."

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Notable Practitioners

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Beth Langley
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Beth Langley
4
Band 4
Beth Langley is a highly experienced employment attorney advising on a broad range of issues, including trade secret and wrongful termination disputes.
"She is very knowledgeable."
"Beth handles our labor cases and is trusted and respected by us and her peers."
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Patricia W Goodson
4
Patricia W Goodson
4
Band 4
Patricia Goodson is a fine choice of litigator for employers facing matters such as wage and hour, discrimination and harassment claims. Her practice also includes providing counsel on terminations and noncompete agreements.
"She has been a tremendous help to us in navigating legal matters related to employment law."
"She's an effective advocate."
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Ranked Lawyers at
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

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Labor & Employment
Beth Langley
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Beth Langley
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Band 4
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Patricia W Goodson
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Patricia W Goodson
4
Band 4
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Members

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Bill Cary

D.J. O'Brien

Elizabeth Troutman

Jessi Thaller-Moran

Jimmy Adams

Melissa Weaver

Industries

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Education

Food Service

Manufacturing

Transportation