Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 4
About
Provided by Ward and Smith PA
Navigating the complexities of employment law is our specialty. Our team at Ward and Smith recognizes the challenges labor and employment regulations impose on businesses. We act as both a trusted advisor and a fierce advocate, working collaboratively with clients to develop and implement effective employment policies and practices. We stay ahead of the curve by proactively monitoring legal changes, aiming to prevent disputes before they arise. Our two-pronged approach combines proactive risk management with experienced litigation.
Empowering informed decisions: Several of our attorneys focus on crafting essential documents like employee handbooks, contracts, and termination agreements. This empowers businesses to make informed decisions regarding human resources practices and workforce reductions.
Seasoned litigators, fierce advocates: We handle cases involving civil rights violations, wage and hour issues, wrongful termination, workplace safety, and much more. Because we litigate our own cases, we offer a comprehensive understanding of both sides of employment disputes, allowing us to better represent our clients' interests.
Chambers Review
Ward and Smith services a range of clients in the labor and employment space, including financial institutions and manufacturers. The department has experience in OSHA, discrimination claims, wage and hour claims and personal injury matters.
Ken Gray is a key contact at the firm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They consistently deliver clear and concise information in a timely manner. It's a very proactive team."
"Their expertise has consistently and thoroughly addressed all of our needs. Their knowledge and professionalism are always evident."
"It's a strong team with a vast array of knowledge and background experiences."
"They consistently deliver clear and concise information in a timely manner. It's a very proactive team."
"Their expertise has consistently and thoroughly addressed all of our needs. Their knowledge and professionalism are always evident."
"It's a strong team with a vast array of knowledge and background experiences."
Members
Provided by Ward and Smith PA
Devon Williams
Emily Massey
Grant Osborne
Hayley Wells
S. McKinley "Ken" Gray, III
Head of Department
William A. Oden, III
Industries
Provided by Ward and Smith PA
Banking and financial institutions
Boat builders
Communications companies
Construction companies
Distributors
Educational institutions
Food service companies
From Fortune 500 companies to mid-size and small employers
Insurance companies
Manufacturers
Medical practices
Nonprofit organizations
Public utilities
Publishers
Retailers
State and local governments
Technology companies