Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 4
About
Provided by Markowitz Herbold PC
Our litigators have extensive experience in handling employment-related cases. Over the past 37 years, we have pursued and defended almost every type of employment dispute. We are proud of our outstanding track record in resolving these matters for our clients in and out of court.
Because we represent both employees and employers, we have a broad perspective that helps us assess a case to determine a client’s exposure and potential risk or reward. We then assist our clients in making informed decisions about how to proceed. Our attorneys are efficient, pragmatic, and approach cases in a cost-effective manner.
We handle single-plaintiff, class action, and collective action litigation in state, federal and appellate courts, and frequently represent clients in arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Our employment practice includes:
- Civil rights
- Discrimination, including sex, race, gender, age, and religion
- ERISA
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Harassment and hostile work environment
- Job transition counseling
- Non-competition agreements
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Retaliation and whistleblower
- Misappropriation of trade secrets
- Unfair competition
- Wage and hour
- Wrongful discharge
Chambers Review
Markowitz Herbold represents clients across the spectrum of labor and employment matters. The team handles employments disputes, including discrimination, unfair dismissal, retaliation and non-competition disputes. Also highlighted for its representation of employers and employees in the sporting and healthcare sectors.
Work Highlights
- Markowitz Herbold represented Riverside Payments in a class-action lawsuit based on allegations involving business competition and employment contract theories.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Markowitz Herbold's team is comprised of extremely competent and hard-working attorneys."
"Markowitz really distinguishes itself in the area of complex, high-stakes litigation."
"Markowitz Herbold's team is comprised of extremely competent and hard-working attorneys."
"Markowitz really distinguishes itself in the area of complex, high-stakes litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Laura Salerno Owens is an experienced litigator acting for both employers and employees. She represents clients in large cases involving discrimination, breach of contract, harassment and whistle-blower claims.
"Laura is a confident, hard-working and excellent attorney. She puts the interests of her clients in the forefront and she is extremely bright and practical."
"She provides business-oriented solutions and is extremely knowledgeable."
Kyle Busse is cochair of Markowitz Herbold's employment group. He regularly counsels clients across a range of matters, including discrimination suits and large wage and hour class actions.
"Kyle is hugely effective and a fantastic attorney."