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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Labor & Employment

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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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.  

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Labor & Employment - Louisiana

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP has a top-drawer bench of labor and employment experts whose broad experience includes high-stakes litigation, workplace counseling and administrative proceedings. The team has additional capability in ADR methods. It represents a wide range of government entities and academic institutions, while also acting for a broad corporate client base. The firm has notable expertise in advising on the labor and employment aspects of M&A deals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar LLP represented AT&T in a lawsuit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

Strengths

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  • Phelps Dunbar are specialists in their field.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • This service level of Phelps Dunbar and the responsiveness is excellent. I receive responses for anything I may need within the same day.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

  • They are talented litigators and experienced in employment law and business law matters. They listen to their client's needs and deliver the intended results.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kim M Boyle
    Kim M Boyle

    Kim M Boyle

    Kim Boyle's impressive experience includes handling Title IX, ERISA and ADA suits as well as sexual harassment cases for a range of clients.

    • Kim is a top-notch litigator. She is very client-focused and very strong in litigation. She is highly respected and has a great knowledge base.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Kim is an amazing trial lawyer.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Susan W Furr
    Susan W Furr

    Susan W Furr

    Susan Furr possesses vast experience in representing her clients in federal court, including defending them against violations of Title IX and claims of discrimination, as well as noncompete and trade secrets issues.

    • Susan is a very talented trial lawyer.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Thomas H Kiggans
    Thomas H Kiggans

    Thomas H Kiggans

    Thomas Kiggans handles both labor and employment litigation, including FLSA collective actions and disputes over noncompete breaches.

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  • David M Korn
    David M Korn

    David M Korn

    David Korn regularly handles claims of discrimination and harassment. He has extensive experience in general labor and employment counseling.

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  • M Nan Alessandra
    M Nan Alessandra

    M Nan Alessandra

    Nan Alessandra's practice includes advising both public and private sector clients on employment matters, as well as representing them in federal court. She frequently acts for clients in the healthcare industry.

    • Nan Alessandra is an amazing trial lawyer.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • She is outstanding with regards to employment law.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

    • Her communication skills are excellent.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
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  • Brandon Davis
    Brandon Davis

    Brandon Davis

    Brandon Davis is an excellent adviser for clients seeking labor law as well as immigration compliance advice.

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