Labor & Employment - North Carolina
What the team is known for
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein represents national parties and their employment interests from a strategic position within the state's legislative and financial centers. The firm provides a range of services, with particular expertise in discrimination issues, including ADA and EEOC charges, as well as handling breach of contract and OSHA issues and wage and hour actions. Its clients hail from a broad range of industries, including automotive, media, financial services and healthcare.
Strengths
"I like how they approach things; they provide really valuable client information and great updates. They are well plugged in and have a lot to offer. They also have true subject matter experts, especially on the regulatory side."
Work highlights
Parker Poe defended a manufacturing company in a wrongful discharge claim that was brought pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.
Notable practitioners
Keith Weddington is an impressive litigator who frequently acts on single-plaintiff and class actions, such as wage and hour and discrimination claims.
Stacy Wood is highly experienced in complex employment law disputes and is a fine choice of litigator for high-stakes claims of discrimination and harassment. She also handles matters relating to defamation and fraud. "She is willing to talk things through with me and willing to invest in a long-term relationship with us. She is really strong in helping us think through our options."
Jonathan Crotty provides expert employment law advice to a range of management-side clients. His experience includes defending against allegations of FMLA violations and advising on OSHA concerns. He also acts on EEOC allegations and noncompete disputes. "He's really smart."