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Starnes Davis Florie LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Alabama


Starnes Davis Florie LLP

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About

Provided by Starnes Davis Florie LLP

Today’s employers must navigate a maze of laws that regulate their relationship with their employees and unions. The risk of liability or becoming embroiled in expensive and time-consuming litigation is higher than ever. Attorneys with Starnes Davis Florie’s experienced Labor & Employment practice group aggressively and efficiently defend a wide range of clients against all types of employment claims, including discrimination, workers’ compensation, federal black lung, and wage and hour claims.

The firm’s skilled litigators provide valuable advice and help develop policies and practices to reduce the risk of litigation. Starnes Davis Florie has helped countless businesses remain union-free, safeguard confidential information, and protect against unfair competition from former employees.

Areas of specialty to include: 


- Employment Discrimination
- Labor Law
- Workers' Compensation
- Contract/Non-Compete
- Counseling & Training
- Wage & Hour
- ADA Accessibility


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Labor & Employment - Alabama

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Starnes Davis Florie is a law firm in Alabama with copious experience in the defense of discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. It has additional expertise covering workplace safety, employment terminations, union-related issues, noncompete agreements and other matters. Its notable clients include healthcare companies and insurers.

Strengths

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  • It's a solid team with strong leaders.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Arnold W Umbach III
    Band 2Arnold W Umbach III

    Arnold W Umbach III

    Arnold Umbach is highly experienced in a wide array of contentious labor and employment work, including collective actions, workplace safety, wrongful termination and discrimination issues.
    • Arnold is a fantastic lawyer.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Alfred Perkins
    Band 4Alfred Perkins

    Alfred Perkins

    Alfred Perkins is a respected practitioner who has strong experience in discrimination matters, including EEOC claims. He has further experience advising on defamation mandates.
    • Alfred is excellent to work with.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Breanna Young
    Band 4Breanna Young

    Breanna Young

    Breanna Young focuses on labor and employment law. Her experience includes advising on race discrimination, racial harassment and retaliation cases, as well as collective actions.

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