Appellate    Bankruptcy    Commercial and Corporate    Construction Law   
Labor and Employment Law    General Civil Litigation    Insurance    ERISA / Employee Welfare Benefits   
Civil and Family Mediation    Municipal and Government Relations    Personal-Injury Litigation    Products Liability   
Zoning and Land Use    Toxic-Exposure Litigation    Workers Compensation    Real-Estate and Title Insurance   
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning    Government Contracts    Local Counsel    Business Transactions   
Mines and Minerals    Representation before Governmental Agencies           


We represent employers and employees in federal and state courts in litigation involving employment related issues and disputes, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, family and medical leave, and disability issues. In addition to providing representation to clients in litigated matters, our lawyers also consult with clients on how to avoid costly employment-related litigation. We work closely with human-resources personnel to review employment policies and evaluate the need for updating and revising existing policies. The firm also represents management clients in all aspects of labor management relations, including labor agreement negotiation and labor arbitration.

JOHN M. LAWHORN DONALD D. HOWELL MARY ELIZABETH MADDOX