Hale Westfall’s labor and employment practice defends clients in nearly every aspect of employment litigation, including jury trial work, in cases arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal and state employment laws.
Hale Westfall’s lawyers also have defended employers against breach of contract claims, wrongful discharge claims, and whistle-blower claims. In addition, the attorneys in our employment practice have experience pursuing lawsuits on behalf of companies in matters involving trade secret protection, restrictive covenants and unfair competition.
The labor and employment practice also provides preventive counseling to help employers avoid litigation, resulting in significant cost savings.