
Labor & Employment
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Provided by Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Lewis Brisbois’ Labor & Employment practice provides nationwide representation to employers in all aspects of employment law, combining preventative counseling with proven litigation strength. With employment attorneys located across the United States, the Firm delivers consistent, coordinated advice in multiple jurisdictions, helping clients reduce risk through sound policies, training programs, audits, and compliance strategies. We regularly advise on workforce management issues and represent clients before key federal and state agencies, including the EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, and state labor departments.
When disputes cannot be avoided, our team excels in high‑stakes employment litigation, from single‑plaintiff claims to complex class and collective actions. Our attorneys frequently try cases in state and federal courts and in arbitration and administrative proceedings, bringing deep trial experience to matters involving discrimination and harassment, wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, trade secrets, non‑competition agreements, and workplace safety. We also advise government contractors on OFCCP compliance, affirmative action planning, FAR audits, and Service Contract Act requirements, delivering practical, results‑driven solutions tailored to today’s demanding employment landscape.
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The firm is very thorough in its responses and we appreciate that.
Labor & Employment respondentUSAThe firm is responsive and accessible as well as having comprehensive employment law expertise.
Labor & Employment respondentUSALewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith is so responsive; the firm communicates so well and really quickly.
Labor & Employment respondentUSAThe firm is very organized, has a very good work plan and I appreciate that it is very timely.
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Alan L Rupe
Alan Rupe is a leading employment attorney with significant experience in the defense of employers involved in a wide variety of high-stakes disputes. Alan is very good at thinking outside the box.
Labor & Employment respondentUSAAlan is very pragmatic, focused and makes complex things simple.
Labor & Employment respondentUSAAlan has the ability to analyze fact patterns extremely quickly and keeps control of everything.
Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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