Ranking tables
Labor & Employment | USA
Alabama
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Burr & Forman LLP 18 Years Ranked
Littler Mendelson, PC 15 Years Ranked
Maynard Nexsen 18 Years Ranked- Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.
Band 2
Balch & Bingham LLP 18 Years Ranked
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP 18 Years Ranked- Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
Band 3
Jackson Lewis P.C. 17 Years Ranked
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC 18 Years Ranked
Starnes Davis Florie LLP 6 Years Ranked- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Senior Statespeople
Jay D St. Clair Littler Mendelson, PC20 Years Ranked- Fern H SingerWatterson & Singer PC
Band 1
Anne Yuengert Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP12 Years Ranked
Jeff Starling III Balch & Bingham LLP19 Years Ranked
John Coleman Burr & Forman LLP22 Years Ranked- Carole G MillerMaynard Nexsen
- David J MiddlebrooksLehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.
- Richard LehrLehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.
Band 2
Arnold W Umbach III Starnes Davis Florie LLP17 Years Ranked
Charles A Powell IV Littler Mendelson, PC17 Years Ranked
David M Smith Maynard Nexsen21 Years Ranked
James C Pennington Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC18 Years Ranked
John Hargrove Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP14 Years Ranked
Marcel Debruge Burr & Forman LLP21 Years Ranked
Michael L Lucas Burr & Forman LLP19 Years Ranked
T Matthew Miller Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP16 Years Ranked
Tammy L Baker Jackson Lewis P.C.20 Years Ranked- Albert L VreelandLehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.
Band 3
Bryance Metheny Burr & Forman LLP12 Years Ranked
David Walston Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC5 Years Ranked
Douglas B. Kauffman Balch & Bingham LLP15 Years Ranked
Janell M. Ahnert Littler Mendelson, PC10 Years Ranked
Jennifer Swain Littler Mendelson, PC5 Years Ranked
John B. Holmes Maynard Nexsen8 Years Ranked
Kathryn M. Willis Burr & Forman LLP7 Years Ranked
Matthew Stiles Maynard Nexsen16 Years Ranked- Stephanie Houston Mays Maynard Nexsen7 Years Ranked
- Warren B. Lightfoot Jr Maynard Nexsen9 Years Ranked
- Matthew PenfieldMaynard Nexsen
- Michael ThompsonLehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.
- Stephen E BrownMaynard Nexsen
Band 4
Alfred Perkins Starnes Davis Florie LLP4 Years Ranked
Anne Averitt Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP2 Years Ranked
Breanna Young Starnes Davis Florie LLP6 Years Ranked
David Warren Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC2 Years Ranked
Ingu Hwang Burr & Forman LLP1 Years Ranked
Richard Brown Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP15 Years Ranked- Rachel BarlottaBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
- Stuart RobertsMaynard Nexsen
- Whitney BrownLehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.
- William HancockGalloway Scott Moss & Hancock
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Burr & Forman LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedBurr & Forman is a market-leading, full-service law firm operating out of Alabama with standout expertise in traditional union-related labor matters and an active and accomplished litigation practice. It is noted for its activity in the manufacturing and automotive industries, representing a number of internationally renowned clients. The firm has extensive experience dealing with OSHA and FMLA matters. It is recognized for its expertise in union avoidance campaigns and complex employment law disputes. It also advises clients on discrimination charges as well as class actions.1 Littler Mendelson, PCLabor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedLittler Mendelson stands out in Alabama's legal market for its full spectrum of expertise in labor and employment, with a diverse client base consisting of educational institutions, manufacturers and food distributors, among others. The firm is sought after for its assistance on complex employment matters that go to trial. Its expertise covers EEOC, collective action, harassment and discrimination claims. It can leverage the strength of a network of national and international offices.1 Maynard NexsenLabor & Employment2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedMaynard Nexsen has a market-leading legal practice in Alabama that continues to demonstrate its effectiveness handling matters relating to the ADA and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Its typical clients include major players in a range of sectors, including healthcare, education and mining. The firm advises on a full range of labor and employment law issues in the state and nationally. It offers a wealth of experience in trade secrets and collective bargaining agreements and represents clients before arbitrators.
Band 2
2 Balch & Bingham LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedBalch & Bingham in Alabama is noted for its excellent industry knowledge, servicing an enviable list of clients in the higher education, healthcare and utilities sectors. Its lawyers frequently represent clients in contentious trade secret and discrimination matters and often advise clients on labor regulation and compliance. The firm is also adept at handling RICO Act violations. It is further noted for advising on retaliation cases, breaches of contract, hostile environment claims and workforce reductions.2 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedBradley Arant Boult Cummings in Alabama represents a diverse client list on labor and employment law matters, including major players in the healthcare, technology, and food and beverage sectors. Its litigation experience covers discrimination, harassment, FEGLIA and wrongful termination claims. It also handles traditional labor disputes and is well versed in regulatory employment matters. The firm is experienced in handling mediations and arbitrations. It is further equipped to advise on retaliation claims and collective bargaining agreements.
Band 3
3 Jackson Lewis P.C.Labor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedJackson Lewis has a broad labor and employment law practice in Alabama handling a steady diet of wage and hour, discrimination and class action mandates. The firm frequently defends clients against EEOC claims and FMLA mandates. It has an extensive national footprint, drawing upon other Jackson Lewis teams across the USA.3 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PCLabor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart has a recognizable presence in Alabama, consisting of labor and employment law specialists, with a well-established Birmingham office. The firm has a particularly strong client base in the higher education market. It is well versed in traditional labor matters, assisting clients with collective bargaining and disputes. It regularly handles defense work against OFCCP claims as well as advising on discrimination, Title VII violations, trade secrets and retaliation mandates.3 Starnes Davis Florie LLPLabor & Employment2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedStarnes 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.