About

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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 - Ohio: South & Central

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Thompson Hine is a strong choice to handle high-stakes employment litigation and administrative proceedings. It offers experience in handling restrictive covenant disputes and discrimination claims, and is also well versed in workplace safety and traditional labor issues. It acts for a range of clients, including companies in the transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and food and beverage sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Thompson Hine represented Johnson & Johnson in a tortious interference case.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nancy Barnes
3
Nancy Barnes
3
Band 3
Nancy Barnes leads the firm's labor and employment practice. She has a wealth of experience in handling contentious matters on behalf of employers, with recent experience including wage and hour claims and discrimination allegations.

Nancy is an excellent partner.

Nancy has deep and broad knowledge of labor and employment matters.

She is very seasoned and knowledgeable.

Deborah S Brenneman
4
Deborah S Brenneman
4
Band 4
Deborah Brenneman is noted for her expert representation of clients in employment discrimination, wrongful discharge litigation and termination agreement cases.

She is an expert in her field.

Scott Young
4
Scott Young
4
Band 4

Scott Young is a labor & employment partner based in Thompson Hine's Cincinnati office. He successfully litigates for his clients across the country and is knowledgeable labor & employment matters. His particular specialisms include negligence claims, wrongful termination, and breach of contracts.

Scott is a great attorney.

Scott is great counsel for us, especially on workers' compensation and regulatory issues.

Scott combines deep legal expertise with strategic insight and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our organization.

Scott takes time to explain processes and the law, takes the time to listen to the situation being presented, and is knowledgeable and up-to-date on the laws.

Ranked Lawyers at
Thompson Hine LLP

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Ohio: North

Labor & Employment

Nancy Barnes
3
Nancy Barnes
3
Band 3

Ohio: South & Central

Labor & Employment

Deborah S Brenneman
4
Deborah S Brenneman
4
Band 4
Scott Young
4
Scott Young
4
Band 4

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