About

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Fisher Phillips attorneys are ready to help you take a stand: in court, with employees and unions, or with competitors. Fisher Phillips has the experience and resolve to back you up. That’s why some of the savviest employers come to the firm to handle their toughest labor and employment cases.

The firm has more than 350 attorneys in 33 offices. In addition to Kansas City, the offices are in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Gulfport, Houston, Irvine, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Fisher Phillips is a well-known boutique with a strong presence in Kansas City. The firm handles a range of employment cases, including breach of contract and discrimination cases, while also housing a particularly adept labor practice. The team is often involved in collective bargaining matters and provides additional areas of expertise including termination arbitrations and Department of Labor audits.

Work Highlights

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  • Fisher Phillips represented Mosaic Life Care in relation to claims by its former Chief Nurse Officer that Mosaic terminated her employment based on her age and/or sex.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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J Randall Coffey
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J Randall Coffey
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Band 2

Randall Coffey regularly represents employers in FLSA and discrimination disputes. He has experience acting before both state and federal courts.

"Randy is a trusted adviser, a great advocate and a loyal partner for our company."

"Randall is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, respected and extraordinarily skilled."

Brian J Finucane
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Brian J Finucane
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Band 3

Brian Finucane is a seasoned attorney who regularly defends employers in labor law and employment discrimination cases.

James Holland
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James Holland
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Band 3

James Holland is managing partner of the firm's Kansas City office and an accomplished labor and employment attorney. He is known for representing clients in collective bargaining negotiations and labor arbitrations.

"James is always there for our company in the good and bad issues. He reaches out to other co-workers for their expertise to make sure we are getting the best advice."

"James is responsive, practical, super bright, a great writer, very solutions-oriented and flexible."

Greg Ballew
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Greg Ballew
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Greg Ballew is an experienced labor and employment attorney with expertise in the EEOC. Ballew frequently litigates for employers in state and federal courts.

"Greg Ballew is an awesome partner for our company’s growth. He is proactive and responsive."

"Greg is very knowledgeable, experienced and precise."

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Melody Rayl
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Melody Rayl is frequently seen advising employers on discrimination lawsuits, as well as workforce reduction and trade secrets matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Labor & Employment

J Randall Coffey
2
J Randall Coffey
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Band 2
Brian J Finucane
3
Brian J Finucane
3
Band 3
James Holland
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James Holland
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Band 3
Greg Ballew
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Greg Ballew
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Band 4
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Melody Rayl
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Band 4

Members

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Gregory Ballew

James Holland

James Sullivan

Laura Brown

Lauren Sobaski

Lydia Middleton

Melody Rayl

Spring Taylor

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