Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 4
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513 352 6700About
Provided by Thompson Hine LLP
Thompson Hine’s Labor & Employment practice advises employers of all sizes in virtually every industry on a broad range of work-related matters. We offer preventive counseling and aggressively defend employers in individual and class litigation that arises in the workplace, consciously integrating strategic advice with our defense services to help clients avoid litigation where possible. Our lawyers also represent employers in administrative proceedings and provide guidance on matters involving traditional labor and union relations, immigration, affirmative action plans, non-competes/trade secrets, and OSHA.
With more than 20 professionals dedicated to providing employers with customized, forward-thinking solutions to their workplace issues, we take the approach of a trusted adviser, focusing on efficient problem-solving and proactive risk management. We seek to understand our clients’ objectives and plan our projects to achieve their goals. We regularly publish alerts, newsletters and articles on trending legal and regulatory issues. We invest in our client relationships and provide educational programs and training sessions to help clients navigate the rapidly changing legal landscape.
Chambers Review
Thompson Hine is a strong choice to handle high-stakes employment litigation and administrative proceedings. It offers experience in handling restrictive covenant disputes and discrimination claims, and is also well versed in workplace safety and traditional labor issues. It acts for a range of clients, including companies in the transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and food and beverage sectors.
Work Highlights
- Thompson Hine achieved a temporary restraining order for SunTerra Logistics against a former sales employee who violated their non-solicitation agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Thompson Hine has a tremendous ability to assist us with complex and sophisticated matters."
"They take a practical business approach."
"Thompson Hine has a tremendous ability to assist us with complex and sophisticated matters."
"They take a practical business approach."
Notable Practitioners
Deborah Brenneman is noted for her expert representation of clients in employment discrimination, wrongful discharge litigation and termination agreement cases.
"We enjoy working with Debbie. She is an asset throughout any issues that pop up."
Nancy Barnes leads the firm's labor and employment practice. She has a wealth of experience in handling contentious matters on behalf of employers, with recent experience including wage and hour claims and discrimination allegations.
"Nancy is an exceptional attorney. She confidently knows the law and provides excellent service."