Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
Band 3
Contact number
+1 816 627 4400Chambers Review
Littler Mendelson, PC is a well-reputed labor and employment boutique with a strong presence across Kansas City and St. Louis. The team provides expertise in a wide range of labor and union-related issues, most notably in wage and hour class actions and discrimination claims. It also has good employment experience, particularly in litigious matters, and often represents clients in single-plaintiff discrimination and retaliation lawsuits.
Work Highlights
- Littler Mendelson assisted Staffmark Investment with a class action that alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Missouri state court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Littler Mendelson is very well versed in handling complex and sophisticated matters. The firm has specialists available to answer questions that come up."
"The firm has a deep bench and unparalleled experience. It provides practical and usable advice."
"Littler Mendelson's level of response time is impeccable."
"Littler Mendelson is very well versed in handling complex and sophisticated matters. The firm has specialists available to answer questions that come up."
"The firm has a deep bench and unparalleled experience. It provides practical and usable advice."
"Littler Mendelson's level of response time is impeccable."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Reis is highly regarded in the market for his litigation-focused practice. He is extremely experienced in employment discrimination and retaliation cases.
"He is knowledgeable, thorough and a fierce advocate for our work."
"Charles always has my company's best interests in mind and works diligently to resolve issues that come up. He is extremely successful in these resolutions due to his extensive legal knowledge and awareness of current issues."
"Charles is very knowledgeable of employment matter nuances and is always responsive."
Jeannie DeVeney represents employers in the full range of employment law matters, with experience in single-plaintiff cases as well as class and collective actions.
"Jeannie is familiar with our business strategies and is a zealous advocate for our company."
Patricia Martin provides counsel on wage and hour disputes, pay equity matters and other workplace issues. She is particularly well regarded for her assistance in class action lawsuits.
"Patricia is practical, common sense oriented and strategic."
"Patricia is an incredible business partner."
"She is very practical and helpful. She provides great analysis."
Daniel Boatright is a seasoned litigator who is experienced at handling matters at both state and federal levels. He represents clients in the courts as well as before administrative agencies such as the DOL and EEOC.
"Daniel is an incredibly good lawyer who is very thoughtful."
Harry Wellford is particularly well known in the market for his expertise in noncompete litigation. He also offers capabilities in all areas of employment discrimination and wrongful termination matters.