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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 - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC is a national labor and employment boutique offering expert knowledge across the full spectrum of employee-related issues, including workplace safety and employee benefits. The firm handles high-publicity cases for an impressive roster of clients, which includes local authorities and large corporations. It possesses specialist expertise in handling discrimination, noncompete, harassment and retaliation disputes, as well as the full range of labor issues. The firm is also noted for its strength in wage and hour litigation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart represented Harris County, Texas in a lawsuit alleging misclassification of lieutenants in the County Sheriff’s Department.

Strengths

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  • Ogletree is very responsive, has a vast level of expertise and is a go-to resource. It knows our business and executives very well and helps us achieve optimal performance.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Ogletree has excellent practitioners who are subject matter experts in wage and hour disputes. Its lawyers are highly organized and practical in their approach.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • The firm knows our company very well and takes a lot of time to understand us and the way that our policies work. It is thorough, engaged and keeps us informed.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • Ogletree is definitely a leader in this space.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey C Londa
    Jeffrey C Londa

    Jeffrey C Londa

    Jeffrey Londa offers noted prowess in traditional labor issues, frequently representing clients in collective bargaining negotiations. His practice also covers wage and hour litigation.

    • Jeffrey is one of the best in the business.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Jeffrey has long been considered a leader in this space.

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  • Ron Chapman Jr
    Ron Chapman Jr

    Ron Chapman Jr

    Ron Chapman assists clients with highly sensitive employment issues and offers noted expertise in arbitration.

    • Ron Chapman stands out in his field and is an expert in labor and employment.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Ron is an amazing lawyer.

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  • Scott R McLaughlin
    Scott R McLaughlin

    Scott R McLaughlin

    Scott McLaughlin's broad practice covers the full range of labor and employment litigation, including wage and hour disputes, trade secret misappropriation claims and labor arbitrations.

    • Scott McLaughlin is one of my favorite lawyers.

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