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Varnum LLP

Labor & Employment

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Varnum LLP

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Labor & Employment - Michigan

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Varnum is a Grand Rapids-headquartered firm noted for its high quality labor and employment offering and complementary expertise in immigration law. It routinely advises large human resources departments on workforce reduction strategies, contract issues and labor relations. It is especially well known for its active and successful arbitration practice. It represents clients in a range of industries including automotive, food manufacturing and transportation.

Notable practitioners
Richard A Hooker
Richard Hooker has practiced as a labor and employment attorney for close to 50 years. He continues to provide the Varnum team with the benefit of his many years' experience and is especially well versed in the automotive sector.

Richard Hooker is really a sharp and nice person.


Luis Avila

Luis Avila is noted for his ability to advise on labor and employment issues.

Luis Avila is very good.


Maureen Rouse-Ayoub
Maureen Rouse-Ayoub regularly counsels clients on employment and union related claims across the healthcare, logistics and automotive industries. She is also adept at representing clients in workplace investigations.

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