Employment Discrimination
Our attorneys counsel clients concerning employment discrimination, including matters arising under Title VII of the civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and other applicable federal and state laws. The firm handles all aspects of this area, including administrative claims and litigation. Our attorneys provide advice regarding limiting potential liability.
Organization & Collective Bargaining
The firm has been advising clients concerning the application of the National Labor Relations Act since its enactment in the 1930s. Our attorneys experience ranges from strategies on union avoidance to compliance with laws regarding the proper conduct of elections, including the conduct of election campaigns. Our attorneys advise clients regarding appropriate collective bargaining stances and assist clients with actual negotiating. The firm applies the most recent advances in collective bargaining, including the concept of “win-win bargaining.” We have worked with Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the National Labor Relations Board to achieve compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations. If a strike occurs, we can advise clients regarding appropriate conduct during strikes.
Workers Compensation
Our attorneys represent employers in all areas of workers’ compensation. These areas range from development of appropriate plans to reduce workers’ compensation premiums to the health and safety ramifications of workers’ compensation, which includes practice with OSHA.
Environmental Law
Firm attorneys counsel clients on environmental issues related to real estate and business transactions, as well as environmental compliance, liability and planning issues.
Financial Institutions
Our experience and knowledge in the financial industry relates to commercial borrowing, inventory and accounts receivable financing, trust management and letters of credit, as well as regulation of thrift institutions.
Health Care Law
The firm has a long history of diverse experience in the health care field representing hospitals, medical staffs, nursing homes, home health agencies, durable medical equipment companies, and group and individual medical practices.
Public Sector Law
The firm represents clients doing business with federal, state and local government agencies. Our attorneys also counsel municipal, county and township governments.
Public Utilities
Our attorneys in the Business Service Group have experience representing public utility companies. Clients include a broadcasting company, a wireless communication company, an investor-owned water utility company and an energy company.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our lawyers have broad experience representing both sellers and buyers in transactions involving closely held and public companies, as well as regulated companies such as utilities.
Real Estate, Land Use and Construction
Our attorneys represent real estate developers, investors, construction companies, sub-contractors, material suppliers, and lenders in all aspects of real estate, development and land use, and construction matters. Our attorneys’ experience includes matters related to selling, acquisition (including Section 1031, exchanges), leasing, financing, subdivision, construction and zoning.