About
Provided by Phelps Dunbar LLP
Phelps Dunbar's labor and employment practice group provides valuable solutions to large and small, public and private employers, across the spectrum of employment law and employee benefit issues, including labor relations, employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, safety and health, leaves of absences, compensation issues, union concerns, civil rights and constitutional law issues, immigration, pension and welfare plan design and administration, as well as regulatory compliance and human resources issues. Our lawyers participate in all phases of state and federal court litigation and arbitration, and have experience in a broad array of administrative charges and investigations before federal, state and municipal administrative agencies.
Chambers Review
Phelps Dunbar LLP advises clients on a range of contentious employment matters including FLSA collective actions. It frequently represents employers in trials at both state and federal level, as well as in arbitrations. It also handles labor relations work. It takes on more cases outside of Florida, with a growing national labor and employment presence. It also offers knowledge pertaining to matters at the intersection of cybersecurity, data privacy and labor and employment law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm have a very deep bench in labor and employment law and they stay abreast of emerging issues."
"The firm have a very deep bench in labor and employment law and they stay abreast of emerging issues."
Notable Practitioners
Dennis McClelland is recognized for his strength in labor relations as well as labor and employment disputes.
"He is sharp and well versed."
John Phillips advises employers on a wide array of disputes, from harassment to FLSA claims.
"John's knowledge of labor and employment issues coupled with sharp business acumen are an invaluable asset. Practical business advice is his forte and he delivers it with consistent clarity time and time again."
Reed Russell represents employers in a broad range of employment disputes, including wage and hour and discrimination claims. He draws upon his experience as a former legal counsel at the EEO.
Ranked Lawyers at
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