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 - Louisiana

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What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP has a top-drawer bench of labor and employment experts whose broad experience includes high-stakes litigation, workplace counseling and administrative proceedings. The team has additional capability in ADR methods. It represents a wide range of government entities and academic institutions, while also acting for a broad corporate client base. The firm has notable expertise in advising on the labor and employment aspects of M&A deals.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Phelps Dunbar LLP

Phelps Dunbar LLP defended Brothers Petroleum in a collective action brought by approximately 100 current and former employees alleging that they were not paid minimum wage and overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Strengths

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"Phelps Dunbar's service level and responsiveness has become the measuring stick against which all other retained firms are measured."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"They are very responsive and the lawyers are easy to work with on complex issues and matters."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"Phelps Dunbar's service level and responsiveness has become the measuring stick against which all other retained firms are measured."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"They are very responsive and the lawyers are easy to work with on complex issues and matters."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Kim M Boyle

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Kim Boyle's impressive experience includes handling Title IX, ERISA and ADA suits as well as sexual harassment cases for a range of clients.

"Kim is a highly experienced litigator who remains well respected in the legal community."

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M Nan Alessandra

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Nan Alessandra's practice includes advising both public and private sector clients on employment matters, as well as representing them in federal court. She frequently acts for clients in the healthcare industry.

"Nan is phenomenal with the advice and services she gives."

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Susan W Furr

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Susan Furr possesses vast experience in representing her clients in federal court, including defending them against violations of Title IX and claims of discrimination, as well as noncompete and trade secrets issues.

"She is top-notch in labor and employment."

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