About

Provided by Thompson Hine LLP

Thompson Hine’s Labor & Employment practice advises employers of all sizes in virtually every industry on a broad range of work-related matters. We offer preventive counseling and aggressively defend employers in individual and class litigation that arises in the workplace, consciously integrating strategic advice with our defense services to help clients avoid litigation where possible. Our lawyers also represent employers in administrative proceedings and provide guidance on matters involving traditional labor and union relations, immigration, affirmative action plans, non-competes/trade secrets, and OSHA.


With more than 20 professionals dedicated to providing employers with customized, forward-thinking solutions to their workplace issues, we take the approach of a trusted adviser, focusing on efficient problem-solving and proactive risk management. We seek to understand our clients’ objectives and plan our projects to achieve their goals. We regularly publish alerts, newsletters and articles on trending legal and regulatory issues. We invest in our client relationships and provide educational programs and training sessions to help clients navigate the rapidly changing legal landscape.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Georgia

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Thompson Hine has a broad base of labor and employment expertise, representing clients in the airline, hospitality and manufacturing sectors, among others. The firm handles traditional labor work as well as employment disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Thompson Hine defended a FLSA collective-action complaint, Larry Dover v Hancock Claims Consultants, Inc. alleging a class of roof-damage assessors owed back pay for overtime. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John F Wymer
1
John F Wymer
1
Band 1
John Wymer is well known for his contentious labor and employment practice. He is especially well regarded for his handling of retaliation and discrimination disputes.

John is outstanding and very talented.

Glianny Fagundo
4
Glianny Fagundo
4
Band 4
Glianny Fagundo advises clients on a wide array of employment matters as well as offering experienced handling of investigations and litigation.

Glianny Fagundo is a tremendous resource.

Glianny Fagundo is a fantastic attorney.

Glianny's strengths are her experience, knowledge, client care and responsiveness.

J. Timothy McDonald
4
J. Timothy McDonald
4
Band 4

Timothy McDonald is recognized for his strengths in litigation, with notable experience representing employers in wage and hour class actions.

Timothy is a phenomenal lawyer; he is just brilliant.

Ranked Lawyers at
Thompson Hine LLP

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Georgia

Labor & Employment

John F Wymer
1
John F Wymer
1
Band 1
Glianny Fagundo
4
Glianny Fagundo
4
Band 4
J. Timothy McDonald
4
J. Timothy McDonald
4
Band 4

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