About
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Through each stage of the employment cycle, an organization must proactively manage one of their most valuable assets – their workforce. From routine matters to the most complex challenges, our Labor & Employment team works with clients to help them achieve their business goals through a strong and well-managed workforce. Clients rely on our advice for recruiting, hiring, training, discipline, termination and retirement, and trust us to protect their trade secrets and competitive advantage through employment agreements and enforcement. We regularly provide counsel to employers in union and non-union settings across multiple industries in Ohio and across the nation.
Our labor and employment attorneys advise as to best practices to avoid litigation, but, if necessary, we call on our years of successful courtroom experience to defend your interests in employment litigation. We base our representation on a solid understanding of our clients’ businesses, workforce policies and practices, and business goals. To be as effective and affordable as possible, we partner with in-house counsel, human resources personnel, managers and supervisors. At the same time, we proactively manage how current cases or matters may affect policy considerations and employee relations in the future.
To help HR teams minimize risk and ensure compliance, Porter Wright offers HR Audits that allow leaders to choose the level of legal review they need from a tailored menu of relevant services.
Chambers Review
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur is a diverse practice representing clients from the financial, transportation, energy and technology sectors. It advises employers on all aspects of employment law compliance and best practice, including assisting clients with investigations. The team provides expert counsel in wage and hour, discrimination and wrongful discharge disputes, as well as employee compensation claims. It is also called upon to assist with issues concerning negotiating collective bargaining agreements and employment contracts, as well as immigration issues and union relations.
Work Highlights
- Porter Wright Morris & Arthur represented The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in investigations into alleged inappropriately used funds.
Strengths
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"They know our business and possess the ability to see beyond the immediate matter to anticipate future matters. They surpass expected responsiveness and service levels."
"They are great. They are always responsive and we can count on them without question. They partner with us like they are part of our internal legal team."
"All members of the Porter Wright team work collaboratively to handle complex matters."
"They know our business and possess the ability to see beyond the immediate matter to anticipate future matters. They surpass expected responsiveness and service levels."
"They are great. They are always responsive and we can count on them without question. They partner with us like they are part of our internal legal team."
"All members of the Porter Wright team work collaboratively to handle complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Warner is a well-recognized name in the Ohio labor and employment market. His vast experience includes tort claims and discrimination actions, as well as large-scale class actions, and is complemented by wider civil litigation experience.
Fred Pressley defends management against a range of claims, including wage and hour and discrimination suits. He is also sought out for his handling of employee impropriety investigations.
"Fred is an excellent labor lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Ohio
Members
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Alvin J. McKenna
Brian Hall
Carolyn A. Taggart
Christopher C. Russell
Head of Department
Darcy Jalandoni
David A. Tumen
David T. Croall
Diane C. Reichwein
Head of Department
Fred J. Pompeani
Greg M. Daugherty
Hikaru Tokuda
Hoyt Prindle
James Curphey
Javier A. Pacheco
Jennifer Huelskamp
John Carney
John Shapiro
John Stephen
Jourdan D. Day
Karl J. Sutter
Kirk Roessler
Laura Jurcevich
Mark S. Stemm
Mark Snider
Megan West
Nicole Mayo
RIchard McQuown
Rebecca Kopp Levine
Richard J. Helmreich
Robert Tannous
Sarah Squillante
Steven Goodin
Terry Posey
Theodore R. Walters
Thomas A. Holton
Tracey L. Turnbull
Industries
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Education
Financial Services
Health Care
Manufacturing
Technology