Occupational Safety and Health
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Chambers Review
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC is a preeminent national labor and employment boutique with a deep bench of workplace health and safety lawyers. The team is highly regarded for its expertise in federal and state workplace safety matters, including Cal/OSHA. The firm is highly sought out by large national employers in connection with complex workplace safety investigations and disputes. The group counsels major clients in the construction, manufacturing and energy sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Ogletree Deakins was engaged by Continental Web Press to assist with an OSHA investigation following a heat illness-related fatality that resulted in no citations being brought.
Strengths
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"Ogletree Deakins' expertise is second to none. They know the substance of the law at both the federal and state levels and really know our business."
"They are always available and the advice is practical. It's invaluable to be able to speak at any time to someone who knows your business inside and out."
"Ogletree Deakins are extremely knowledgeable in this area and always quick to reply."
"Ogletree Deakins attracts and retains high-caliber attorneys."
"There is extremely strong OSHA knowledge and understanding of the issues at Ogletree."
"Ogletree Deakins' expertise is second to none. They know the substance of the law at both the federal and state levels and really know our business."
"They are always available and the advice is practical. It's invaluable to be able to speak at any time to someone who knows your business inside and out."
"Ogletree Deakins are extremely knowledgeable in this area and always quick to reply."
"Ogletree Deakins attracts and retains high-caliber attorneys."
"There is extremely strong OSHA knowledge and understanding of the issues at Ogletree."
Notable Practitioners
Melissa Bailey acts for national employers in the manufacturing and energy sectors, among others. She is well versed in OSHA litigation, inspections and rulemaking.
"Melissa is really knowledgeable and clearly a go-to in this area."
"She is a well-rounded and very knowledgeable lawyer for anything from litigation to advice and procedure."
"Melissa is a top attorney in her field. She is knowledgeable, well connected and respected. She has a good sense of emerging issues and their potential impact on industry."
Eric Hobbs has significant expertise in both state and federal workplace safety investigations and litigation.
"Eric is awesome. He is a tremendous ambassador for OSHA lawyers and is important to the practice."
"Eric is a very good lawyer and litigator. He is a great speaker, and that's a really important asset for a good courtroom lawyer."
Kevin Bland is a renowned Cal/OSHA specialist with significant experience advising employers on citation appeals, regulatory rulemaking and risk management.
"Kevin is an excellent attorney and very well versed in the subject matter."
Phillip Russell is based in the firm's Tampa office. He is a seasoned workplace safety expert with experience handling OSHA investigation, citations and training.
"Phillip connects well with employers and is doing a great job in Florida."
"He is very good in construction and safety."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC
USA - Nationwide