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Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

Labor & Employment

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Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

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The intersection of business, employment matters and the law is complex and often difficult to navigate. We approach this challenge with an effort to gain a thorough understanding of your culture and objectives. We bring a deep understanding of the law and a wealth of experience regarding its real-world application. We operate as an employment and labor law boutique within a robust, full-service law firm. 

Our experience with a wide range of employment, labor and human resources issues enables us to work with our clients to assist them in building and maintaining an employer-of-choice reputation. We do this while minimizing the burden of regulatory requirements and the distractions of regulatory investigations and audits, employee disputes and union organizing. 

In addition to compliance and risk-management counseling, we develop and conduct training programs for human resources professionals and line managers, offering a range of complementary compliance-support services. 

When employers encounter litigation relating to employment discrimination, wrongful discharge or other employment-related issues, and when complaint investigations and compliance audits arise, we represent them with early risk assessment, dispute resolution services and trial advocacy.

Industries (10)

  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Distribution
  • Health care
  • Banking and Finance
  • Defense
  • Manufacturing

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - North Carolina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan is a highly respected Raleigh firm with a strong offering in the labor and employment sphere. Its areas of expertise include employment litigation, labor relations and OSHA matters. The firm is further noted for its handling of the employment aspects of corporate transactions, while also offering expertise in matters relating to employee benefits and executive compensation. It has additional strength in misconduct investigations and whistleblower claims.

Strengths

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  • Smith, Anderson provides a personalized service, is quick to respond, and the advice is thoughtful.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Smith, Anderson, Blount's responsiveness is outstanding. It also has a bench with really good analytical minds who are good at creatively thinking through some challenges.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kimberly J Korando
    Band 1Kimberly J Korando

    Kimberly J Korando

    Kimberly Korando is a leading choice of counsel for employers facing high-stakes allegations such as retaliation, discrimination and toxic workplace claims.

    • Kim Korando is one of the best if not the best employment lawyer in North Carolina.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Kimberly Korando is plugged in and up to date. She has a great depth of knowledge.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Kimberly is direct and to the point, she's very thorough, and provides options.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Kerry Shad
    Band 2Kerry Shad

    Kerry Shad

    Kerry Shad is an experienced employment litigator who frequently advises clients from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and hospitality industries, among others. She is particularly expert in discrimination claims and wage and hour actions, as well as advising on retaliation suits.

    • Kerry masterfully blends external expertise with an in-house touch.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Zeb Anderson
    Band 2Zeb Anderson

    Zeb Anderson

    Zeb Anderson is a fine choice of litigator for management-side clients facing noncompete and trade secrets disputes, which form part of his broad employment law practice. He also advises clients on discrimination matters.

    • Zeb Anderson's pragmatic approach and depth of experience ensures that we are protected in an unpredictable environment.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Zeb was smart, and focused on the big picture, as well as important details.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Kevin Ceglowski
    Band 3Kevin Ceglowski

    Kevin Ceglowski

    Kevin Ceglowski represents clients in a range of employment law matters, including allegations of discrimination and wage and hour claims.

  • Band 3Rosemary Kenyon
    Band 3Rosemary Kenyon

    Rosemary Kenyon

    Rosemary Kenyon regularly advises on employment issues arising from transactions, including benefits concerns, as well as handling workplace investigations and contract negotiations.

  • Band 4J. Travis Hockaday
    Band 4J. Travis Hockaday

    J. Travis Hockaday

    J. Travis Hockaday specializes in risk management advice on all matters employee-related and counsels a range of clients on handling mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and contract negotiations.

    • Travis is dependable and provides advice and a product that is sound and works within our business framework.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA

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