J Hagood Tighe
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Labor & Employment
Band 1
About
Provided by J Hagood Tighe
Practice Areas
Class and Collective Actions
Employment Discrimination and Harassment
FCRA and Background Screening
Labor Relations
Litigation and Trials
Wage and Hour
Career
Hagood Tighe is a partner in the Columbia office. He represents management in union matters and employment litigation. Hagood is a member of the firm's class and collective action group where he has handled approximately 25-30 class and collective actions throughout the country. He also focuses on providing practical and proactive advice designed to minimize the risk of litigation. He provides training for supervisors and managers on harassment, EEO compliance, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and many other areas. He is certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a Specialist in Employment and Labor Law.
Personal
J.D., 1995, cum laude, University of South Carolina School of Law
B.A., 1987, University of Virginia
Chambers Review
USA
Hagood Tighe has expertise in both employment litigation and traditional labor matters, often representing clients in active disputes as well as pre-litigation issues. He also advises on class actions and wage and hour claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hagood's knowledge and experience are highly regarded."
"He is a good practical, experienced and well-respected lawyer."
"Hagood's knowledge and experience are highly regarded."
"He is a good practical, experienced and well-respected lawyer."