About

Provided by Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

The firm has extensive experience in representing management in litigation in both state and federal court, as well as counseling and advice regarding a wide range of employment-related issues. We are privileged to enjoy a close relationship with our business clients who know that the firm’s members are always available to provide advice on important and sensitive employment decisions, to defend them in litigation when the need arises, and to ensure that their human resources function remains in compliance with all legal requirements. Examples of the types of matters the Labor & Employment Group handles include: Employment contracts, Employment litigation, Executive compensation, ERISA litigation, FMLA compliance and litigation, internal investigations, Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements, FLSA compliance, Class Action defense, Affirmative Action plans, Sarbanes-Oxley & Whistleblower Claims, COBRA and HIPPA compliance, Workers Compensation, Union avoidance, Collective bargaining agreements, Arbitrations and Mediations, defense of NLRB charges, ADA and Title I, II & III compliance and defense of claims, Employment handbooks, forms and documents, training and advice on employee matters.


Members of our law firm regularly conduct training sessions, seminars and feed-back sessions for employers in connection with employment and workers compensation laws.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Tennessee

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Burch, Porter & Johnson is adept at handling a broad range of employment-related matters for both employers and employees. It offers strong litigation expertise, routinely handling retaliation, race and sex discrimination cases, among other such matters. The firm is also equipped to advise on internal investigations, including DOL and EEOC ones. It holds further expertise in wage and hour issues and employee discipline and termination matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

  • Burch, Porter & Johnson advised the City of Germantown on conducting internal investigations and responding to EEOC charges.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jennifer Hagerman
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Jennifer Hagerman
3
Band 3

Jennifer Hagerman assists clients with internal investigations, terminations and breach of restrictive covenants. Based in Memphis, she regularly handles discrimination cases.

"Jennifer is as impressive in the courtroom as she is on all of our filings."

Lisa Krupicka
3
Lisa Krupicka
3
Band 3

Memphis-based Lisa Krupicka advises employers on labor relations and employment policy work. She also has a substantial litigious practice covering discrimination claims and wage and hour class actions. Her clients hail from the healthcare, academic and public sectors.

"Lisa is an expert in this field. We appreciate every piece of advice she gives us."

"Lisa's work for us is outstanding."

Ranked Lawyers at
Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

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Tennessee

Labor & Employment

Jennifer Hagerman
3
Jennifer Hagerman
3
Band 3
Lisa Krupicka
3
Lisa Krupicka
3
Band 3

Members

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Carl Jacobson

Cherylann Pasha

Elena Mosby

Jef Feibelman

Melissa Maravich

Sarah Stuart

Tannera Gibson