17 Best Lexington Employment Lawyers

Baird & Baird PSC provides employment law services to employers in Lexington who require assistance with legal claims brought on by employees. It handles matters such as workers' compensation, wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, wage and hour issues, and MSHA. The firm also assists with strike-related litigation. Founder William J. Baird II received his law degree in 1969 from the University of Kentucky, and he is a member of both the Pike County Bar Association and Kentucky Bar Associations.

Britton Johnson PLLC has been handling employment law cases in Lexington since 2011. The firm assists individuals and businesses in matters involving discrimination, harassment, hostile work environments, family medical leave, Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, retaliatory acts, wage and hour disputes, and noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements. It also helps companies draft policies, procedures, employee handbooks, severance packages, and employment agreement contracts. In addition, Britton Johnson represents companies facing regulatory investigations and audits by the EEOC.

Cowan Law Office PLC is a law practice in Lexington that handles employment matters. Managing attorney Robert Cowan and his legal team provide representation for employees in workplace disputes, including racial discrimination, sexual harassment, pay and overtime claims, and violations of employees' privacy rights. The firm handles class actions involving large numbers of employees and whistle-blower cases uncovering unethical or illegal activity. Cowan Law also takes cases involving family law, civil litigation, medical licensure, and criminal appeals.

Founded in 1963, Eaves, Olds, Bohannon, & Floyd PLLC is a Richmond-based law firm that serves clients with employment matters throughout central Kentucky. With extensive experience in state, federal, and appellate courts, the firm prepares cases for trial while seeking to resolve employment and labor disputes through arbitration and mediation. It assists with cases involving discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. Additionally, the firm handles matters involving equine law, criminal defense, estate planning and probate, and real estate.

Founded in 1988, Fogle Keller Walker PLLC in Lexington represents businesses and companies in labor and employment law matters. The practice has a history of representing employers when formal complaints and lawsuits are lodged against them by employees. It also offers counseling and training for employers and employees in labor-related compliance topics, and it provides representation for employers during administrative hearings. Other practice areas of emphasis include employee compensation, benefits, and planning.

With offices in Lexington and over 40 years of combined experience, Johnson Legal Network PLLC is a full-service business law firm that represents clients in employment matters throughout the United States. The firm assists businesses regarding administrative and regulatory compliance issues with government agencies, seeking to prevent legal action in employment disputes involving wages, discrimination, and harassment. Its attorneys defend against litigation by employees, protecting clients from negative consequences to its clients' business image and finances.

Kirkland, Cain, & Horn PLLC is a legal firm located in Frankfort with another office located in Lexington. Its labor and employment law practice represents businesses and employees in several matters, including discrimination, insurance defense, and representation before administrative agencies. The firm's other practices include government procurement, election campaigns, and political, environmental, and administrative law. It defends creditors' rights and also has experience bringing matters before the Kentucky Court of Appeals.

With four offices in the state and Washington, D.C., McBrayer PLLC is a general litigation law firm serving the people of Lexington. The firm's employment law practice is primarily dedicated to employers, and it advises its clients on human resources, employee handbooks and manuals, and employment contracts and severance agreements. It also defends its clients from claims of labor law violations. Founder Terry McBrayer has been honored in the Best Lawyers in America publication.

Miller, Edwards, Rambicure PLLC serves clients in the Lexington metropolitan area. The firm works in several legal areas, including employment and labor law. Its attorneys represent mid to large-sized businesses, maintaining a long list of notable clientele. Other areas of practice include business litigation, criminal defense, and corporate law. Managing partner Mason L. Miller obtained his Juris doctorate at Washington & Lee School of Law. He is admitted to practice in state courts throughout Kentucky.

Morgan Pottinger McGarvey provides legal services to businesses in the Lexington metropolitan area with additional offices in Louisville and Bowling Green. It handles employment law cases, including document preparation and litigation or mediation representation in matters such as wage and hour disputes, harassment claims, and whistleblower retaliation claims. Additional practice areas include real estate and corporate transactions. Partner John T. McGarvey is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Kentucky and Indiana.

Located in Lexington, Stidham & Associates PSC is a law practice helping residents throughout Kentucky in civil litigation, including employment litigation. The firm also handles estate planning, estate and trust administration, and tax planning and protest resolution. It represents businesses, families, and individuals in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, helping employers and employees resolve common workplace disputes, such as breach of contract, wage disagreements, and discrimination based on age, sex, disability, and others.