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About

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The Labor and Employment Practice at Frantz Ward is a comprehensive and cohesive group that not only brings creative solutions to clients but also devotes dozens of hours to employer and job site training and CLE programs throughout the year. The lawyers in the group are also devoted to continuous updates and information via the Navigator Blog - www.laboremploymentlawnavigator.com.

Frantz Ward attorneys provide effective human resource strategies, counseling, and training to help our clients avoid costly litigation, lengthy government investigations, and other outside party intervention. We have assisted clients in the implementation of arbitration agreements and policies that enable them to avoid costly and high-risk jury trials. When litigation can't be avoided, our labor and employment lawyers consistently provide our clients with comprehensive services that lead to cost-effective, favorable results.

We represent national, regional, and local employers in the full spectrum of traditional and emerging labor law issues. Members of the group counsel our non-union clients on how to retain their status, and routinely represent employers in union organizing campaigns and unfair labor practice proceedings under collective bargaining agreements. We also negotiate collective bargaining agreements and are well-versed in the issues that arise in the bargaining process.

Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

Frantz Ward is a distinguished labor and employment practice that is regularly sought after to advise on collective bargaining agreements and to represent clients in litigation proceedings. The law firm is highly regarded for its work covering trade secrets disputes, harassment and discrimination allegations, the termination of individual employees, plant closures and union-organizing campaigns. The team is particularly noted for its excellent track record in acting on behalf of clients in the healthcare sector. Its client base also includes well-known names from the construction, media and education sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Frantz Ward represented Oberlin College in negotiating a new union contract with 120 administration assistants, who were represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union.

Strengths

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"Regardless of the issue you are dealing with, the firm has the appropriate resources to respond."

Labor & Employment respondent
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"The firm is able to take the most complex and sophisticated matters and break them down into manageable and understandable formats."

Labor & Employment respondent
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"Frantz Ward makes it a point to understand our business to the extent that it knows how decisions and delays will impact us. They are very cognizant of our needs."

Labor & Employment respondent
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"Every complex situation is quickly handled, with extensive knowledge of our internal processes."

Labor & Employment respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Brian J. Kelly
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Brian J. Kelly
Head of Labor & Employment
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Brian Kelly chairs the firm's labor and employment group and advises clients on collective bargaining agreements as well as discrimination claims.

"Brian is not just my go-to attorney but is the go-to for many people on my team."

"Brian is an amazing attorney. His customer service and expertise are extremely valuable."

"He is a great advisor; he's responsive, knows our business and is just a lovely guy."

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Michael J. Frantz
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Michael J. Frantz
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Michael Frantz has longstanding experience in advising management on employment concerns and labor issues, such as contract negotiations, and is particularly expert in the healthcare and higher education sectors.

"Mike is wonderful to work with. He has a vast wealth of experience and knowledge to lean on and has a very calming manner, which allows him great influence in negotiations."

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Michael N Chesney
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Michael N Chesney
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Michael Chesney is experienced in defending employers in claims of discrimination, FMLA cases and the misappropriation of trade secrets.

"Mike is a trusted adviser. He is extremely responsive, practical and knowledgeable."

"He is very pragmatic, diligent and creative. He is a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Ryan T. Smith
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Ryan Smith is a partner who focuses his legal practice on labor relations and litigation. He specializes in collective bargaining as well as day-to-day issues such as compliance.

"Ryan is particularly skilled in negotiation; he plays a huge role at the table with the unions."

"Ryan is great at brainstorming solutions while considering the client’s goals and minimizing legal exposure. He is also very good at simplifying issues."

"He is great at giving us examples of what to do. He has a wealth of knowledge."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Frantz Ward LLP

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Brian J. Kelly
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Brian J. Kelly
Head of Labor & Employment
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Michael J. Frantz
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Michael J. Frantz
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Michael N Chesney
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Michael N Chesney
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Ryan T. Smith
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Andrew J. Cleves

Brian J. Kelly

Brian J. Kelly

Head of Department

Douglas B. Schnee

Joel R. Hlavaty

Jonathan M. Scandling

Maris J. McNamara

Megan E. Bennett

Michael C. Nunnari, Jr.

Ryan T. Smith

Industries

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Construction

Health Care

Higher Education

Manufacturing

Staffing

Steel and Related Industries

Transportation