Employment Litigation
The Hilbert Law Firm has an extensive labor and employment litigation practice. We believe that a successful labor and employment attorney must also be an experienced contract and corporate litigator in order to effectively handle any employment related matter. Our team of attorneys are not only well versed in the requirements of contracts but also in the ever-changing federal and state laws, regulations, including administrative agency rules and frequently represent small businesses, startups and even large Fortune 500 companies.
Types of Issues
- Non-compete, non-solicit and non-disclosure disputes
- Disability discrimination allegations
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Rehabilitation Act
- Race Discrimination under 42 U.S.C § 1981
- Employee vs Independent Contractor disputes
- Severance disputes
- EEOC filings, disputes, investigations
Featured Cases
William E. Bass and William E. Stalvey v. Martins Landing Foundation, Inc.
William E. Bass and William E. Stalvey v. Martins Landing Foundation, Inc. et al., 1:13-CV- 00076- MHS, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division. Fair Labors Standards Act dispute involving overtime claims against HOA and Property Manager. Case resolved amicably.
Upshaw v. Southeastern Sleep Services, LLC
Upshaw v. Southeastern Sleep Services, LLC et al, 13-C- 04221-S3; State Court of Gwinnett County. Contract dispute involving payment of severance and other employment obligations. Case resolved amicably.
Gerard Perry v. Wegman & Associates
Gerard Perry v. Wegman & Associates et al, 1:11-CV- 3769-TWT; United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division. Dispute involved defending against Fair Labor Standards Act claims for overtime and other matters. Case resolved amicably.