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A labor and employment law attorney in Traverse City, Michigan, Anders focuses his practice on advising both public and private-sector clients on day-to-day employment challenges, such as discrimination and harassment complaints, accommodations for individuals with disabilities, compliance with employee leave laws, wage and hour issues, and issues related to recruitment, hiring, performance management, terminations, and layoffs. Mr. Gillis regularly reviews and drafts employment policies, contracts, separation agreements, and handbooks. Mr. Gillis reviews, drafts, and enforces confidentiality, non-solicitation, and agreements not to compete. He also conducts workplace investigations and trainings.. Mr. Gillis counsels business owners, in-house counsel, and human resource leaders so that they can make strategic business decisions. Mr. Gillis prefers a proactive approach so employers can stay out of the courtroom when possible. But when necessary, Mr. Gillis represents employers before courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Gillis has tried numerous cases, and his litigation experience includes class and collective actions. Before rejoining Parker Harvey PLC, Mr. Gillis served as the in-house employment counsel for a national mortgage bank.

A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, James Saffell earned his law degree at the University of Denver College of Law in 1986. Mr. Saffell earned membership to the University of Denver Law Review and the National Moot Court Team for the New York Bar Association National Moot Court Competition, where he was awarded the distinction of *2nd Best Speaker* at the Western Regional Competition. Mr. Saffell also worked at the United States Department of Interior, Denver, Colorado, where he was responsible for preparation of the Department of Interior Position Paper on the Equal Access to Justice Act.. After practicing law as a trial attorney at the law firm of Nelson & Harding, Denver, Colorado from 1986 to 1989, he began a private practice in Boulder, Colorado specializing in civil and criminal litigation, family and domestic matters, business and personal injury matters. Mr. Saffell handles cases throughout Michigan and is licensed to practice in the states of Michigan and Colorado.. Mr. Saffell was born and raised in Birmingham, Michigan. After residing in Boulder, Colorado for about 30 years, he and his wife moved their family to Leelanau County where Mr. Saffell enjoyed summers since childhood.. James Saffell is licensed to practice law in Michigan and Colorado courts.. Certifications:Trained and Certified Civil MediatorCertified by the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan. Member of:Michigan Association for JusticeState Bar of MichiganGrand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association (President 2013 – 14). Conflict Resolution Services of Traverse City (Board Member; President)Divorce ConnectionsSuttons Bay Area Chamber of CommerceLeelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer Activities:Leland Township Recreation Commission * ChairpersonLeelanau Children’s Center * Board MemberWomens Resource CenterLegal Services of Northern Michigan. Justice for Our Neighbors Citizenship ClinicThird Level Crisis Intervention Center. Pro Bono:James Saffell and his staff dedicate numerous hours each year to pro bono and reduced fee work.. “I believe that community service and pro bono work are integral parts of the practice of lawand I make it a priority to ensure that indigents have access to justice.”