23 Best Phoenix Employment Lawyers

BurnsBarton PLC is a labor and employment law firm serving the people of Phoenix and the nearby areas. The firm defends businesses and employers from allegations of wrongful or inappropriate behavior brought on by previous and current employees. It also advises clients on compliance with federal labor acts, employment contracts, risk management, and employee policies and handbooks. Founder Christine Burns is a member of the Labor and Employment Section of the American Bar Association.

Calderón Law Offices PLC is a law practice in Phoenix that represents public and private employers in employment law matters. Practicing since 1982, Ernest Calderón advises and litigates on behalf of employers regarding issues involving wrongful discharge from employment due to age, sex, race, or disability discrimination. He handles cases involving sexual harassment and negligent hiring while also advising employers on employment policies and procedures. Calderón occasionally represents executives and management-level employees in plaintiffs' employment claims.

Coppersmith Brockelman provides businesses with assistance in employment law matters in Phoenix. Its services include preparing materials such as employee handbooks, offer letters, and employment contracts, conducting workplace investigations into allegations of unlawful activity, and assisting employers with the planning of workforce reductions. The firm also represents companies in lawsuits, and it has extensive experience defending against sex, age, and race discrimination claims as well as charges of wrongful discharge and unpaid wages.

David C. Larkin is a Phoenix-based employment and business attorney, assisting both employees and small businesses with legal matters, such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, employment contracts, severance agreements, and compliance. Founder and sole attorney David C. Larkin worked as a trial attorney for over 30 years prior to opening his firm. Mr. Larkin works with clients to resolve disputes and avoid litigation when possible, and he provides referrals when a trial lawyer is necessary. Attorney Larkin is a member of the Arizona Bar Association.

GillespieShields is a legal firm with offices in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona, that practices in the areas of family law, employment law, civil law, criminal law, probate law, immigration law, and appellate law. The law firm's attorneys represent clients in divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence cases, as well as cases involving accidents, personal injuries, employment discrimination, and harassment matters, among many others. The firm, founded in 1985 by attorney DeeAn Gillespie Strub, has received praise for its attorneys' hard work and respect for their clients.

Maynard, Cronin, Erickson, Curran, & Reiter PLC is a full-service law firm serving the people of Phoenix. The firm's attorneys have a combined experience of over 150 years, and they advise businesses and employers on employment contracts, including those involving nondisclosure and noncompete clauses. It also helps them deal with employment issues and counsels them on current labor regulations. Partner Michael Cronin has been featured in the Best Lawyers in America publication.

Pettit, Kohn, Ingrassia, Lutz, & Dolin is a Phoenix-based law firm serving clients throughout the metro area. The firm practices employment law and represents businesses, providing consultation and litigation services. Its attorneys inquire into potential liabilities and help employers to install and revise policies which can best protect them and their employees from litigation and prevent the potential for disputes. The firm defends employers both in negotiations and in court against formal lawsuits.

Schleier Law Offices has served the Phoenix metro area for more than two decades. It represents employees in claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and breaches of contracts. Attorneys handle all aspects of legal representation, ranging from initial negotiations of employment agreements to jury trials and appeals. The firm also takes employment cases relating to retaliation claims and employer fraud. Partner Bradley Schleier is the former chair of the Arizona State Bar's employment and labor section.

Shorall McGoldrick Brinkmann is a law firm that takes cases from all over Phoenix and the adjoining counties. Founded in 1993, it represents clients in a broad spectrum of civil litigation, mediation, and business and real estate matters. The attorneys help employers prepare and implement vital employment-related documents, including employment contracts, restrictive covenants, position descriptions, and personnel policies and handbooks. They also assist business owners in complying with complex employment-related federal, state and tribal employment laws.

Stegall, Katz & Whitaker PC is a law firm in Phoenix that has been serving the region since 1982. The attorneys have substantial experience in a wide range of practice areas, including employment law, estate and probate litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury, professional malpractice, family law, real estate, and shareholder and partnership disputes. Founding attorney Charles Stegall graduated from Arizona State University, College of Law, and is a member of the American Association of Justice.

The Law Office of Alejandro Perez PLC in Phoenix is an employment law firm that handles a range of issues related to the workforce, representing companies of all sizes. The practice regularly defends companies against claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and sexual harassment. In addition, Attorney Perez handles compliance issues for companies, represents them during governmental and internal investigations, and advises them on policies and employee handbook verbiage.

Tiffany & Basco PA is a Phoenix-based law firm that represents businesses and their owners in a range of complex matters related to employment law and beyond. Attorney Robert D. Mitchell is a 1987 graduate of Arizona State University who is also licensed in Utah, California, and Texas. The firm handles all forms of business, corporate, and civil litigation in state and federal courts, including arbitrating in employment contract disputes and breach of contract cases.