Department profile
Haynes and Boone, LLP

Occupational Safety and Health

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Haynes and Boone, LLP

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Occupational Safety and Health - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Haynes and Boone, LLP's occupational safety and health department offers nationwide support on all aspects of workplace safety. It routinely provides clients with compliance guidance and strategy as well as supporting companies faced with citations from the various enforcement agencies. The team is particularly experienced in representing retailers and in matters involving chemical exposure.

Work Highlights

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  • Haynes Boone represented United Rentals in challenging and securing the withdrawal of an OSHA citation concerning an alleged safety violation involving equipment rented by the client to a third party.

Strengths

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  • Haynes and Boone offers critical advice when clients are faced with complex matters.

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  • Haynes and Boone offers strong and substantive knowledge of regulatory agencies, administrative tribunals and courts.

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  • Haynes and Boone has strong industry knowledge. It is reliable and provides good quality work.

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  • Haynes and Boone calmed uneasy nerves and provided a clear view of the path forward.

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  • Haynes Boone's team possesses a tremendous amount of industry knowledge and practical skills to help bring matters to resolution.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Matthew T. Deffebach
    Band 2Matthew T. Deffebach

    Matthew T. Deffebach

    Houston-based Matthew Deffebach is chair of Haynes and Boone's OSHA and workplace disasters practice. He is called upon to advise employers on workplace safety litigation and compliance.
    • Matthew Deffebach is extremely knowledgeable, practical and responsive. He also promotes practical solutions.

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    • Matthew Deffebach is clearly a subject matter expert.

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    • He is aware of client needs and he meets and exceeds them.

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  • Band 2Mini Kapoor
    Band 2Mini Kapoor

    Mini Kapoor

    Mini Kapoor is a partner in the firm's Houston office. She advises on OSHA compliance and litigation matters for clients across a wide variety of sectors, including retail, healthcare and manufacturing.

    • Mini Kapoor is a bright and thoughtful attorney who has a very good handle on OSHA, industrial hygiene and safety matters.

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    • Mini Kapoor offers top-notch advocacy and does a wonderful job of providing counsel to clients.

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    • Mini Kapoor is extremely responsive and service-oriented.

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