About

Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

With a wide geographic reach across the United States and Canada, Dickinson Wright’s Labor and Employment practice group provides broad coverage for public and private organizations. We regularly advise on a full spectrum of employment and labor law issues, helping clients implement effective risk avoidance strategies and litigating disputes for our clients when necessary. Working hand-in-hand with individual clients, we assess their needs and goals in the context of their competitors and surroundings, and then determine the best course of action. We focus a large part of our Labor and Employment practice on preventative counseling. With vast experience helping clients work through a broad spectrum of issues, we regularly advise clients on day-to-day issues, conduct compliance audits and offer onsite training and offsite seminars. We regularly handle claims in courts at all levels and before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), state civil rights divisions, and other state and federal agencies. Understanding that litigation is costly and time-consuming, and may damage an organization’s reputation, we proactively address issues and assist our clients with establishing effective risk-avoidance strategies to avoid the courtroom. But, when action is necessary, our clients benefit from our creative and efficient approach to single and multiple plaintiff lawsuits.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Michigan

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dickinson Wright has a broad practice known for its expert handling of labor and employment, employee benefits and immigration issues for a diverse client roster. It frequently advises clients in the public and private sectors on labor relations, health and retirement plans, and health and safety compliance. It regularly acts for public and private businesses in the healthcare, automotive, retail, and food and drink industries.

Work Highlights

  • Dickinson Wright represented Standex International Corporation in a cross-border breach of contract matter.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Timothy Howlett
1
Timothy Howlett
1
Band 1

Timothy Howlett handles a wide variety of employment matters. He is also well versed in general commercial litigation.

He has high expertise and provides excellent service.

Tim Howlett is an excellent attorney with deep experience.

He is very well connected, very measured and able to assess legal risk and business risk.

Tim Howlett is exceptional. He is one of the most respected lawyers in his areas of expertise. He is both efficient and effective.

Tim Howlett is the best of the best.

William M. Thacker
4
William M. Thacker
4
Band 4

William Thacker is sought after by a range of clients for his adept handling of traditional labor matters and employment litigation, as well as advice on a range of issues in the area.

Bill has assisted us in a myriad of situations. I will continue to seek his services.

Aaron Burrell
U
Aaron Burrell
U
Up and Coming

Aaron Burrell is recognized for his work as an employment litigator. He has handled matters ranging from breach of contract, sexual harassment and discrimination, to Whistleblower Protection Act claims. He also conducts workplace investigations.

I recommend Aaron Burrell; he's a strong litigator.

Aaron Burrell has a phenomenal reputation.

Christina McDonald
U
Christina McDonald
U
Up and Coming

Christina McDonald provides advice and representation in litigation to a range of clients in both employment and commercial matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dickinson Wright PLLC

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Michigan

Labor & Employment

Timothy Howlett
1
Timothy Howlett
1
Band 1
William M. Thacker
4
William M. Thacker
4
Band 4
Aaron Burrell
U
Aaron Burrell
U
Up and Coming
Christina McDonald
U
Christina McDonald
U
Up and Coming

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Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

Aaron Burrell

David Deromedi

Kathryn Wood

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