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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina

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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

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Provided by Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

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​

Industries (4)

  • Manufacturing
  • Food Service
  • Transportation
  • Education

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Labor & Employment - North Carolina

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard defended an NLRA unfair labor charge for the Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill.

Strengths

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  • Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard provides practical advice that contemplates the business realities.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Beth Langley
    Beth Langley

    Beth Langley

    Beth Langley is a highly experienced employment attorney advising on a broad range of issues, including trade secret and wrongful termination disputes.

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  • Patricia W Goodson
    Patricia W Goodson

    Patricia W Goodson

    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.

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