Labor Relations
New York
5 years ranked
Labor Relations
New York
5 years ranked
Labor & Employment
New York
20 years ranked
Provided by Duane Morris LLP
Michael A. Curley brings more than 30 years of experience in advising clients throughout the country and around the world with regard to labor and employment law matters. In those years he has litigated numerous high-profile cases before the National Labor Relations Board, at FINRA, in various arbitration forums and in state and federal courts located throughout the country. Mr. Curley's practice is truly a national one.
Mr. Curley has broad experience in all aspects of labor and employment law, with extensive experience in the following areas: employment discrimination law, including Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, and the various state and local laws addressing employment discrimination and harassment; traditional labor law, including collective bargaining, administration of collective bargaining agreements, grievance and arbitration, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board; wage and hour; restructurings and layoffs, including WARN; wrongful discharge; breach of contract matters; the Family and Medical Leave Act; manager and employee training; litigation avoidance; executive compensation; and counseling with regard to all of these areas. Mr. Curley also has extensive experience handling restrictive covenant and noncompete matters, including counseling clients and drafting agreements in this highly charged area of the law, as well as litigating numerous cases involving demands for injunctive relief in the form of temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
Duane Morris LLP: Partner, 2022-present; Curley, Hurtgen & Johnsrud LLP: Managing Partner, 2009-2022; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP: Partner, 2002-2009; O'Melveny & Myers LLP: Partner, 1990-2002, Associate, 1983-1990
American Bar Association: Labor Section, NLRA Practice and Procedure Committee; New York State Bar: Labor Section
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, J.D., 1983, Drexel University, B.A., 1980
Provided by Chambers
Michael Curley is a seasoned litigator known for defending employment cases, such as discrimination claims, and contentious labor law proceedings. He also advises on executive management topics and union negotiations.
Provided by Chambers
Michael is very knowledgeable and a great attorney.
Michael provides sound guidance with a human element.
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