Phelps Dunbar LLP, Labor & Employment

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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 - Mississippi

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP offers high-quality courtroom advocacy in a range of employment disputes. The law firm covers the entire spectrum of labor and employment issues, with substantial experience appearing before federal agencies on behalf of clients. Phelps Dunbar offers proficient representation of employers in union-related matters, including strikes, decertification and the maintenance of union-free status. The team provides counseling on noncontentious employment matters, including in regard to ERISA and other employee benefits, and its clients include energy companies, hospitals and educational establishments.

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Work Highlights

Phelps Dunbar LLP represented the City of Oxford in a dispute regarding failure to promote and allegations of race and sex discrimination and obtained a summary judgement at the appeal stage.

Strengths

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Phelps Dunbar is very knowledgeable about federal litigation and employment law enforcement.

Labor & Employment respondent
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Phelps Dunbar is very knowledgeable about federal litigation and employment law enforcement.

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Notable Practitioners

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G. Todd Butler

Band 1

Todd Butler capably handles an array of complex employment litigation relating to constitutional law, discrimination and wrongful termination. He is particularly active representing municipalities.

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W Thomas Siler Jr

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Thomas Siler maintains a well-regarded litigation practice, and has significant experience in ERISA and NLRB-related disputes.

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LaToya Merritt

Band 3

LaToya Merritt is a respected labor & employment attorney, representing clients in relation to Title VII claims, discrimination suits and other complex employment litigation matters. She frequently represents educational institutions with regard to their employment matters.

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