Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
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Provided by Jones Walker LLP
Jones Walker LLP Labor & Employment attorneys offer clients one of the largest, most diverse, and experienced labor and employment law practices in the region. We counsel an array of companies in a wide range of industries, both locally and throughout the United States, in all aspects of labor and employment law. We strive to help clients find solutions to labor and employment law matters using practical, common-sense approaches. We believe our ability to combine our depth in labor and employment law with Jones Walker's broad base of experience in other practice areas to address unique workplace and industry situations gives our clients a distinct advantage not available from small boutique law firms.
In recognition of the group's overall excellence, Jones Walker is the exclusive Louisiana member of the Employers Counsel Network (ECN), a national coalition of 52 leading labor and employment law firms in each state of the United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada.
Chambers Review
Jones Walker LLP is a dominant regional firm that handles complex labor and employment matters for companies across the USA. Its strong team of litigators has notable expertise in wage and hour class actions and noncompete disputes. The firm is experienced in handling a range of traditional labor matters. It regularly appears in administrative proceedings before bodies such as OSHA and the NLRB, as well as in mediations and arbitrations. The team draws on significant strength in immigration law and employee benefits matters at state and national levels. It provides counseling, compliance and training programs to clients, designed to minimize risk and avoid disputes.
Work Highlights
- Jones Walker LLP acted for Royal Coatings in a breach of contract and trade secret theft lawsuit filed against the client's product distributor.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The labor and employment group at Jones Walker is top-notch. They are very responsive on short notice and have a deep knowledge of labor and employment law."
"Very responsive at all times and always able to pull in a subject matter expert from their team in a very timely manner."
"The team provide great support and are very responsive, highly qualified."
"The labor and employment group at Jones Walker is top-notch. They are very responsive on short notice and have a deep knowledge of labor and employment law."
"Very responsive at all times and always able to pull in a subject matter expert from their team in a very timely manner."
"The team provide great support and are very responsive, highly qualified."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph Lavigne is noted by peers for his proficient handling of disputes concerning noncompete agreements. He offers additional expertise in handling cases involving trade secrets and breach of fiduciary duty.
"Joe is great on the noncompete side."
Sidney Lewis regularly advises companies in a range of sectors on both labor and employment matters, including restrictive covenants and union negotiations.
"Sidney is a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable and responsive."
"Sid is always able to provide great advice and direct us down the appropriate path."
Mark Adams offers clients the benefit of his considerable experience in handling employment and labor issues, with a notable focus on contractor compliance matters.
Jane Heidingsfelder is regularly sought out by clients for her significant expertise in OSHA mandates. She also advises on compliance issues, investigations and litigation.
"When it comes to OSHA, Jane is the best. She not only knows the law but also has an excellent understanding of OSHA from a procedural perspective."
"Jane has been a great partner and is always available and responsive."
Jennifer Kogos counsels on a wide range of labor and employment mandates, including FLSA issues and collective actions. She often advises clients from the healthcare and retail sectors.
"She is an excellent attorney!"
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