About

Provided by Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP

The Labor and Employment Group has years of national experience, the respect of clients, the community and the judiciary, and an unsurpassed record of successful results. This all supports two simple client service goals:

  1. Prevent Conflict. We recognize the power of prevention in today's litigious workforce. Working in tandem with upper management, human resources professionals, insurers and in-house counsel, we design strategies, plans, and policies that assist our clients in achieving a conflict free workplace and significantly reducing the risk of employment related claims. We accomplish this goal through management and workforce training, audits, regular seminars and publications, client consultations, updates on recent or emerging issues, and constant accessibility.
  2. Resolve Conflict. When prevention methods are unsuccessful, employers hire us to manage disputes and deliver optimal outcomes on cases proceeding before administrative bodies, judges and juries. While we handle a large number of cases through trial and on appeal each year, we are proud of our record of success in resolving many cases through motions for summary judgment or achieving early settlements when such is consistent with our client's goals.

    BSW is also known for its experience representing management in all manner of traditional labor law practice. Our experience consists of union avoidance training, election campaign management and responding to unfair labor practice charges, strikes and pickets.

    Chambers Review

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    Labor & Employment - Louisiana
    3
    Band 3
    What the team is known for

    Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP is a broad-based practice that assists employers with dispute avoidance and resolution involving all aspects of labor and employment law. Its expertise includes advising on collective bargaining, EEOC and Title VII issues. The firm is recommended for disputes of all kinds, such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation and whistle-blower claims.

    Strengths

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    Notable Practitioners

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    E. Fredrick Preis, Jr.
    3
    E. Fredrick Preis, Jr.
    3
    Band 3

    Fredrick Preis represents both public and private clients in litigation matters, in addition to assisting in an advisory capacity. He handles the full remit of discrimination cases as well as claims of sexual harassment, wage and hour class disputes and bullying.

    "Fred is very knowledgeable and stays abreast of all legal updates."

    "He is a leader in employment law."

    Eve B Masinter
    3
    Eve B Masinter
    3
    Band 3

    Eve Masinter is an experienced employment litigator with particular expertise in gender and disability discrimination and sexual harassment matters. She regularly represents clients in finance, policing and education matters.

    "Eve has always been very responsive and helpful."

    Murphy J Foster, III
    3
    Murphy J Foster, III
    3
    Band 3

    Murphy Foster is an experienced litigator who handles unpaid wages and sexual harassment disputes for his clients. He frequently appears in EEOC and state and federal court proceedings. Foster frequently represents clients in the construction industry.

    Ranked Lawyers at
    Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP

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    Labor & Employment

    E. Fredrick Preis, Jr.
    3
    E. Fredrick Preis, Jr.
    3
    Band 3
    Eve B Masinter
    3
    Eve B Masinter
    3
    Band 3
    Murphy J Foster, III
    3
    Murphy J Foster, III
    3
    Band 3

    Members

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    Alexandra Cobb Hains

    Jerry L. Stovall, Jr.

    Kayla M. Jacob

    Leo C. Hamilton

    Melissa M. Shirley

    Head of Department

    Philip Giorlando

    Rachael Jeanfreau