Labor & Employment

McAfee & Taft is a full-service firm noted for its bench strength and depth. Well equipped to provide comprehensive coverage of all labor and employment questions and offering particular depth of knowledge in employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation questions and union-related matters for a range of clients. Regularly active on wrongful termination disputes and trade secrets litigation. Also noted for coupling respected litigation skills with an emphasis on strategies to resolve disputes and for initiatives such as the JurisIQ online training service.

"We always received timely and quality responses from everyone at McAfee & Taft."

"They have a strong understanding of business and contract law."

"McAfee & Taft is fully capable of handling any complex issue."

"They have the personnel to handle all of our needs."

McAfee & Taft represented Tronox in a lawsuit filed by its former employee alleging discrimination and retaliation.

Michael Lauderdale combines his role as McAfee & Taft's managing director with an active labor and employment practice, with particular expertise in defending employers in litigation matters. "He is very responsive to us." "He is an excellent attorney who knows his audience and delivers great leadership."

Brandon Long is an acknowledged expert in employee benefits and executive compensation matters, with clients regularly turning to him to advise on retirement, health and welfare plans. He acts for both public sector entities and local and regional businesses. "Brandon is the best. He is very responsive and knowledgeable."

Charles Plumb is a highly respected and deeply experienced labor and employment attorney who excels in a broad array of contentious and noncontentious employment matters, including regulatory compliance, litigation, union negotiations and administrative proceedings. "He is a high-level professional."

Tony Puckett is often called upon for his abilities in defending employers facing discrimination, wage and hour, and termination disputes, alongside additional expertise in administrative proceedings involving the EEOC, OSHA and NLRB. His clients include both private businesses and public sector organizations.

Kirk Turner is particularly well versed in litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings. He draws on over three decades of experience in this field to act for clients facing discrimination, wrongful discharge, health and safety, and wider civil rights matters.

Courtney Bru offers solid strengths in advising clients on compliance and litigation prevention strategies, as well as representing clients in contentious matters.