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General Business Law - US Virgin Islands
What the Team is Known For
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart is a nationwide labour and employment boutique and the only mainland US law firm with a presence in the Virgin Islands. Within its specialism, the team on St. Thomas covers a range of areas, including collective bargaining and employment arbitrations. It is additionally skilled in other forms of commercial disputes, including product liability and environmental litigation. The firm's clients benefit from its ability to draw upon the breadth of expertise contained across its network of offices.
Notable practitioners
Simone Francis divides her time between her dual bases of St. Thomas and New York. She is a respected civil litigator who possesses particular expertise in the realm of employment disputes. She is equally well equipped to advise clients on matters related to employment compliance.
Charles Engeman is a well-regarded practitioner, active in handling a range of labour and employment matters, such as those concerning collective bargaining and workplace grievances. Dividing his time between St. Thomas, Boston, Philadelphia and North Carolina, he acts on behalf of a diverse range of employers including resorts, hotels and retailers.