Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Mississippi
Band 1
Email address
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601 352 2300About
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
Phelps Dunbar offers high-quality courtroom advocacy in a range of employment disputes. The firm covers the entire spectrum of labor and employment issues, with substantial experience appearing before federal agencies on behalf of clients. Phelps Dunbar offers proficient representation of employers in union-related matters, including strikes, decertification and the maintenance of union-free status. The team provides counseling on noncontentious employment matters, including in regard to ERISA and other employee benefits, and its clients include energy companies, hospitals and educational establishments.
Work Highlights
- Phelps Dunbar obtained a dismissal of a wrongful termination lawsuit against the City of Canton in Mitchell v Canton.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Phelps Dunbar is extremely responsive to our legal needs, questions and concerns."
"The service is excellent."
"Phelps Dunbar is extremely responsive to our legal needs, questions and concerns."
"The service is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Siler maintains an active litigation practice, and has significant experience in ERISA and NLRB-related disputes.
"Thomas Siler is a fantastic lawyer."
Todd Butler handles an array of employment litigation relating to constitutional law, discrimination and wrongful termination. He is particularly active representing municipalities.
"He is frank and offers solid advice. I trust Todd completely."
"Todd is incredibly bright and continues to work very well."