Phelps Dunbar LLP, Labor & Employment

About

Provided by Phelps Dunbar LLP

Phelps Dunbar's labor and employment practice group provides valuable solutions to large and small, public and private employers, across the spectrum of employment law and employee benefit issues, including labor relations, employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, safety and health, leaves of absences, compensation issues, union concerns, civil rights and constitutional law issues, immigration, pension and welfare plan design and administration, as well as regulatory compliance and human resources issues. Our lawyers participate in all phases of state and federal court litigation and arbitration, and have experience in a broad array of administrative charges and investigations before federal, state and municipal administrative agencies. 

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Florida

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP advises clients on a range of contentious employment matters including FLSA collective actions. It frequently represents employers in trials at both state and federal levels, as well as in arbitrations. It also handles labor relations work. It takes on more cases outside of Florida, with a growing national labor and employment presence. It also offers knowledge pertaining to matters at the intersection of cybersecurity, data privacy, and labor and employment law.

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Strengths

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"The team at Phelps Dunbar offers a wide array of expertise in the areas of labor law, wage and hour disputes, and immigration. Their work with other large national clients allows them to offer high-level support for growing businesses."

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"Phelps Dunbar has a team of people who are thorough and practical in the advice they provide."

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"Phelps Dunbar has a team of people who are thorough and practical in the advice they provide."

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Notable Practitioners

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Dennis McClelland

Band 2

Dennis McClelland is recognized for his strength in labor relations as well as labor and employment disputes.

"Dennis is well versed in wage and hour law."

"Dennis is very knowledgeable, thoughtful and responsive. He has a great deal of experience and provides tailored and useful advice."

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John Phillips

Band 3

John Phillips advises employers on a wide array of disputes, from harassment to FLSA claims.

"John's responsiveness and availability is fantastic. He is always willing to help find a way to accomplish what we seek to do."

"He is attentive, innovative and exceptionally organized."

"John is very good at resolving cases quickly."

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Reed L Russell

Band 4

Reed Russell represents employers in a broad range of employment disputes, including wage and hour and discrimination claims. He draws upon his experience as a former legal counsel at the EEO.

"He is a very smart lawyer who does a good job of keeping abreast of changes in the law."

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