Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 4
About
Provided by Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
Labor
Nutter was one of the first major Boston law firms to establish a traditional labor practice. As a leader in the field, we advise many employers on a wide range of labor-management issues. Our lawyers represent both private and public sector labor clients, including educational institutions, health care providers, transportation companies, retail operations, manufacturers, energy providers, and media operations.
Employment
Our lawyers continuously consult with our clients about employment-related issues, and proactively seek methods and strategies for clients to reduce legal risk and avoid unnecessary and costly litigation. When required, however, we represent our clients on employment-related litigation matters and have a proven track record of success in such litigation.
Chambers Review
Nutter McClennen & Fish offers an extensive full-service labor and employment practice with particular strength in litigation relating to whistle-blowers, as well as disputes around noncompete agreements. The firm is noted for its counseling on matters concerning severance agreements. It is also skilled at defending wrongful termination claims and litigation relating to restrictive covenants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are experienced and knowledgeable and provide practical and useful counsel on many different areas of employment law."
"They understand the importance of helping businesses to strive for the best decisions under challenging circumstances. They provide excellent counsel in a constantly evolving, increasingly complex, employment landscape."
"We always receive a response within 24 hours and they always meet their deadlines."
"They are experienced and knowledgeable and provide practical and useful counsel on many different areas of employment law."
"They understand the importance of helping businesses to strive for the best decisions under challenging circumstances. They provide excellent counsel in a constantly evolving, increasingly complex, employment landscape."
"We always receive a response within 24 hours and they always meet their deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Liam O'Connell is a skilled litigator representing clients in a range of disputes relating to collective bargaining, severance and workplace accidents.
"His integrity, experience and knowledge are invaluable to us. Of particular note is his ability to reduce complex legal issues to their core and translate them to non-lawyers in the form of practical business-driven recommendations."
"Liam is an amazing attorney. He is personable and knowledgeable and gives real, actionable feedback that always benefits our organization."
David Rubin serves clients in a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to entertainment. He has notable expertise in collective bargaining and in executive compensation matters.
"He is prompt, attentive and takes the time to fully answer all questions so that we understand the full process and options. I always have the utmost confidence in his professionalism and work ethic."
"David is fantastic, knowledgable and on top of all matters."