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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.  



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Labor & Employment - Louisiana

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Phelps Dunbar LLP represented Brothers Petroleum in a collective action involving approximately 100 current and former employees who allege that they were not paid minimum wage and overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kim M Boyle
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Kim M Boyle
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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 Boyle is brilliant and committed.

Kim Boyle is a leading light in the city.

Susan W Furr
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Susan W Furr
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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 Furr is a go-to attorney.

Thomas H Kiggans
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Thomas H Kiggans
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Thomas Kiggans handles both labor and employment litigation, including FLSA collective actions and disputes over noncompete breaches.
David M Korn
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David M Korn
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David Korn regularly handles claims of discrimination and harassment. He has extensive experience in general labor and employment counseling.
M Nan Alessandra
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M Nan Alessandra
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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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Labor & Employment

Kim M Boyle
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Kim M Boyle
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Susan W Furr
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Susan W Furr
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Thomas H Kiggans
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Thomas H Kiggans
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David M Korn
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David M Korn
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M Nan Alessandra
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M Nan Alessandra
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