Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Alabama
Band 3
Contact number
205 868 6000About
Provided by Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Today’s employers must navigate a maze of laws that regulate their relationship with their employees and unions. The risk of liability or becoming embroiled in expensive and time-consuming litigation is higher than ever. Attorneys with Starnes Davis Florie’s experienced Labor & Employment practice group aggressively and efficiently defend a wide range of clients against all types of employment claims, including discrimination, workers’ compensation, federal black lung, and wage and hour claims.
The firm’s skilled litigators provide valuable advice and help develop policies and practices to reduce the risk of litigation. Starnes Davis Florie has helped countless businesses remain union-free, safeguard confidential information, and protect against unfair competition from former employees.
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Chambers Review
Starnes Davis Florie is a law firm in Alabama with copious experience in the defense of discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. It has additional expertise covering workplace safety, employment terminations, union-related issues, noncompete agreements and other matters. Its notable clients include healthcare companies and insurers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The attorneys are extremely knowledgeable and respond in a timely manner."
"The depth and breath of the team is strong."
"The attorneys are extremely knowledgeable and respond in a timely manner."
"The depth and breath of the team is strong."
Notable Practitioners
Arnold Umbach is highly experienced in a wide array of contentious labor and employment work, including collective actions, workplace safety, wrongful termination and discrimination issues.
"He is highly skilled, professional and responsive."
"Arnold is a skilled lawyer. He is a great strategist and is excellent on his feet. He is responsive and understanding of business pressures."
Alfred Perkins is a respected practitioner who has strong experience in discrimination matters, including EEOC claims. He has further experience advising on defamation mandates.
"Alfred is always personable and very knowledgeable."
"He is a strong lawyer. He is professional, responsive and an all-around pleasure to work with."
Breanna Young focuses on labor and employment law. Her experience includes advising on race discrimination, racial harassment and retaliation cases, as well as collective actions.
"Breanna does a tremendous job. She is very intelligent and works really hard."
Ranked Lawyers at
Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Alabama
Members
Provided by Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Averie Armstead
Grace Ann Azar
Scott Stevens
Weathers Bolt