Labor & Employment
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Miles & Stockbridge’s Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration practice is one of the largest and most diverse practices of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region, enabling us to handle larger, more sophisticated matters in Maryland and beyond. We have made a conscious effort to coordinate all employment-related practitioners under one roof – benefits, labor, employment, immigration, workplace safety, and noncompetition litigation.
Spanning the gamut in terms of gender, race and age, our dedicated lawyers are emblematic of a more inclusive business world. Our team has extensive experience advising employers across a wide spectrum of industries. Our lawyers represent clients in federal and state courts and before numerous regulatory agencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast regions of the country, and we have represented clients in other courts and agencies throughout the United States.
Our overall practice encompasses over 20 separate areas of counseling and dispute resolution, including employment, OSHA, labor, immigration and employment benefits and executive compensation.
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Chambers Review
Miles & Stockbridge PC has a strong reputation for its extensive Maryland presence and representation of major education, healthcare and retail clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters. Its lawyers are adept in ADA and FMLA claims, as well as sexual harassment suits and investigations. It also offers strength in labor relations matters, with notable experience handling collective bargaining negotiations.
Strengths
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"The firm possesses tremendous depth and breadth, especially among its labor and employment team. The lawyers are responsive and subject matter experts."
"I always feel that they have our best interests in mind and they give us terrific advice and support."
"Their ability to provide sound counsel has always been top-notch. They don't only advise on the law but assist you in making the best choices for your organization's success."
"The team is knowledgeable and understanding of the uniqueness of some of the situations we face in our industry."
"The firm possesses tremendous depth and breadth, especially among its labor and employment team. The lawyers are responsive and subject matter experts."
"I always feel that they have our best interests in mind and they give us terrific advice and support."
"Their ability to provide sound counsel has always been top-notch. They don't only advise on the law but assist you in making the best choices for your organization's success."
"The team is knowledgeable and understanding of the uniqueness of some of the situations we face in our industry."
Notable Practitioners
Kathleen Pontone has a wide-ranging practice, which includes advising employers on wage and hour, discrimination and other contentious matters.
"Kathy's in-depth knowledge and experience is priceless. She is top-notch and you know when you're working with her you are getting the very best counsel to be offered."
"Kathy is amazing. She is always attentive and proactive and she gives timely, excellent advice."
Suzzanne Decker is noted for her skillful handling of a wide array of employment disputes. She is also sought out to provide compliance and litigation avoidance counsel.
"Suzzanne is a litigator with a very strong reputation."
Kirsten Eriksson is well versed in assisting employers with employment investigations and providing representation in claims relating to issues such as discrimination, retaliation and harassment, among others.
"She is wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable."
Stephanie Baron co-leads the firm's labor, employment, benefits and immigration group. She often advises on student misconduct and discrimination claims.
"Steph is approachable and knowledgeable - she is great to work with."
"Stephanie is very responsive and a great partner resource for us."
Steven Frenkil is especially well known for his representation of employers in the higher education sector. He handles complex disputes as well as providing ongoing counsel on employment issues.
"Steve has been an excellent partner for us. We are very happy with his representation."
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