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Fisher Phillips

Occupational Safety and Health

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Fisher Phillips

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Fisher Phillips has one of the country’s largest workplace safety practice groups and features attorneys who have a wide range of hands-on experience with state and federal OSHA and MSHA matters. The group focuses on all aspects of workplace safety including prevention and enforcement, responses to citations and government investigations, catastrophe management, rulemaking, and defense of whistleblower claims, among other litigation. We provide tailored, effective, and strategic advice, counsel, and workplace litigation defense across various industries such as manufacturing, construction, food processing, health care, warehousing and logistics, and transportation.

With decades of collective experience, the Fisher Phillips team has developed individual relationships with OSHA leadership at the federal and state plan levels, which help us negotiate on behalf of our clients. Our attorneys also draw upon extensive experience in representing employers before the Chemical Safety Board (CSB); Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA); state fire marshals; and other federal, state, and local agencies. 

Our workplace safety practice group spans the U.S., with team members in 35 offices able to be anywhere in the country at a moment’s notice in response to a workplace incident or agency investigation.  

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Occupational Safety and Health - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Fisher Phillips is an impressive labor and employment boutique with extensive experience in workplace safety matters. The group offers considerable experience in OSHA and MSHA matters, including complex investigations and litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Fisher Phillips represented the Barnes Farming Corporation in negotiating the withdrawal of a “willful-serious” citation and other citations, as well as a penalty reduction in connection with an accident involving the death of an agricultural worker.

Strengths

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  • Fisher Phillips keeps its clients updated, providing clear communication, availability and responsiveness.

    Occupational Safety and Health respondentUSA
  • Fisher Phillips's team exhibits exceptional depth and breadth, combining deep subject matter expertise with broad functional knowledge to address complex challenges effectively.

    Occupational Safety and Health respondentUSA
  • Fisher Phillips offers prompt, dedicated and proactive advice and counseling. It has deep knowledge of OSHA-related matters.

    Occupational Safety and Health respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleEdwin G Foulke Jr
    Senior StatespeopleEdwin G Foulke Jr

    Edwin G Foulke Jr

    A former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, Edwin Foulke is frequently instructed in workplace safety investigations. He acts for clients in a range of industries including manufacturing.
  • Band 2Kristin White
    Band 2Kristin White

    Kristin White

    Denver-based Kristin White is held in high regard for her expertise in MSHA and OSHA matters.
  • Band 2Travis Vance
    Band 2Travis Vance

    Travis Vance

    Travis Vance frequently assists employers faced with OSHA inspections and incidents. He is a regional managing partner of the firm's Charlotte office.
    • Travis Vance is very responsive, practical and very business-oriented.

      Occupational Safety and Health respondentUSA
  • Band 3Andrew Sommer
    Band 3Andrew Sommer

    Andrew Sommer

    Andrew Sommer has a broad employment litigation practice with notable strength in workplace safety including OSHA and Cal/OSHA.
    • Andrew Sommer is always available.

      Occupational Safety and Health respondentUSA

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