Decades of legal experience within our specialty

Arbitration

As an arbitrator on the Employment and Labor Arbitration Panels of the American Arbitration Association, we strive to meet the core objective of arbitration: conducting a fair and objective process in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Our decisions are based on the parties’ contract, the law of the jurisdiction and the unique facts of each case.

Litigation

We have a long history of successfully representing individuals, corporations, and municipalities in employment-related disputes such as termination, non-compete agreements, sales commissions, and discrimination claims. Our strategy is to involve our clients throughout the process, so they have a complete understanding of the risks and rewards of litigation. Our objective is to achieve the best possible result, at the lowest cost and at the quickest time.

Mediation

We have resolved approximately 75% of the cases we have been appointed to serve as a mediator. Using a facilitative mediation approach, we assist opposing parties to identify their key needs and issues, with the goal of reaching an acceptable and final resolution.

Our Philosophy

We provide prompt and concentrated attention to all our clients. By focusing on only labor relations and employment law, we offer decades of legal experience within our specialty. Clients can expect ethical and timely responses, with a problem-solving approach to addressing their legal and human resources issues. We combine our extensive experience as a human resource director and lawyer to offer practical and workable solutions to labor relations and employment issues.

Our Practice Areas

Labor Relations

Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements for public and private sector clients. Representation of clients before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, EEOC, NLRB, and in Act 312 Arbitration. 

Employment Arbitration

Writing arbitration agreements to resolve disputes, representing employers in cases involving termination, discrimination, and other employment-related matters.

Non-Compete Agreements

Representing both employers and employees in crafting and negotiating non-compete agreements. Representation in court for employees and employers over enforcement of non-compete agreements. 

Severance Agreements

Negotiation of severance agreements for executives and employees faced with layoff or termination. Guidance for individuals on decisions to accept or negotiate severance agreements and the nuances of unemployment compensation, COBRA, and job searches. 

Employment Litigation

Representing individuals, corporations, and municipalities in state and federal court and before the EEOC, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, MIOSHA, and the Unemployment Insurance Agency.

Employee Handbooks, HR Policies

Writing and editing employment manuals and updating employment policies to meet current and future challenges, for improved communication, and avoidance of litigation.

Grievances and Individual Employee Claims

Taking a practical approach to successful resolution of grievances brought against public and private sector clients. 

City Managers in Transition

Assisting city managers and other public sector managers negotiate new employment agreements with their municipalities.  Negotiation and counseling city managers in transition and assistance in negotiating severance packages.

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Law firm solely focused on labor relations and employment law

Employment and Labor Law, Arbitration, Mediation, and Litigation