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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

Labor & Employment

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With more than 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

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Labor & Employment - Connecticut

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree is a national labor and employment boutique that offers well-honed strengths in the full gamut of employment matters. Clients benefit from the firm's strong resources in Connecticut, alongside a national network of experts across the USA.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree obtained a complete dismissal of all claims against American Medical Response of Connecticut at the Connecticut Superior Court in a matter alleging negligent supervision, retention and hiring.

Strengths

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  • Ogletree has a deep bench of subject matter experts and is always ready to support our needs with a client-first focus.

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  • The attorneys we work with are well-versed in all aspects of labor and employment law. They provide a top notch, responsive service and have obtained great results for us at a reasonable cost.

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  • Ogletree’s partners are responsive, trustworthy and a go-to resource for complex and novel labor and employment matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Stretton
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    John Stretton

    John Stretton is highlighted for his strength in employment law disputes, including wage-and-hour, discrimination and retaliation claims.

    • He understands the business, our challenges and the client service aspects of the relationship. I’m always looking to give him our business.

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    • John is responsive, knowledgeable and has a good team.

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  • William Ruggiero
    William Ruggiero

    William Ruggiero

    William Ruggiero regularly acts for employers defending wage-and-hour, discrimination and retaliation claims, as well as advising on regulatory, administrative and internal investigations.

    • Ruggiero is a top-tier operator.

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