Employment & Labor lawyers in North Carolina Jennifer Bills to Marc Gustafson

Firm: The Noble Law Firm, PLLC

141 Providence Rd , Chapel Hill , North Carolina 27514

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Jennifer L. Bills has been litigating and advocating on behalf of employees and individuals for nearly 20 years and joined The Noble Law employment law firm in 2017. She is a frequent teacher, lecturer, and skilled investigator. She was also recognized as a Rising Star while practicing in Boston, MA. As an employment attorney, Jennifer concentrates her practice on workplace investigations and trainings for managers and employees on best employment practices and compliance issues.. Jennifer grew up in Greensboro and left the South to attend Haverford College and Northeastern University School of Law. Upon graduation, she clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Gene Carter in Portland, Maine. Jennifer worked for several nonprofit organizations and two small Boston law firms practicing civil rights and employment law before coming home to North Carolina in 2008.. As a Senior Attorney at Disability Rights NC, she worked for nine years to protect the rights of people with disabilities under the ADA. Jennifer teaches Disability Law as an Adjunct Professor of Law at UNC-Chapel Hill. She frequently lectures and teaches CLE courses on Employment Law topics including: ADA, FLMA, Sexual Harassment, Intersectional Discrimination, and Ethical Issues in Representing Clients with Disabilities.. She has also served her community, including on the Carrboro Elementary School Improvement Team and on non-profit boards and volunteer committees advocating for racial equity. Jennifer enjoys hiking, frequenting the local farmers’ markets, and besting her children at chess and monopoly. She lives with her two daughters, who amaze her every day. When she grows up, Jenn’s daughter wants to “be myself and fight for justice.”

Firm: The Noble Law Firm

141 Providence Road , Chapel Hill , North Carolina 27514

Practice Areas: Corporate , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Kathryn F. (Taylor) Abernethy joined The Noble Law employment law firm in January 2018 following more than 15 years in the defense bar at large international law firms. Ms. Abernethy has represented clients in matters arising under Title VII, the North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (“REDA”), the North Carolina Whistleblower Statute, the North Carolina False Claims Act, the North Carolina Wage & Hour Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other state and federal employment statutes. Ms. Abernethy has extensive background and experience as a litigator in class and collective action cases. She has also developed significant experience with navigating the regulatory frameworks surrounding medical practice and related industries. Among other things, Ms. Abernethy has represented physicians and medical providers in Administrative Law Judge proceedings and appeals before the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with respect to licensure proceedings.. Ms. Abernethy has litigated cases in State and Federal Courts all over the United States, from Manhattan to San Francisco, and from Detroit to Dallas. She also has extensive experience in arbitration, mediation and in courts of appeals. She is admitted to practice before the State Bars of both North Carolina and Illinois, and in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, Fifth and Seventh Circuits. She has written and presented on topics relating to e-discovery, civil procedure, insurance coverage and the Medicare payment process.. Ms. Abernethy received her J.D. from Washington University School of Law in 2001. She graduated Order of the Coif (top 10% of law school graduating class), and was an Articles Editor for the Washington University Law Quarterly. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. While practicing as an employment attorney in Chicago, Ms. Abernethy was named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers Magazine in 2010 and 2011.. Bar / Professional Activity:. Special Licenses / Certifications:. Presentations/Speaking Engagements:. Media Interviews:

Firm: Law Offices of L. Nicole Patino, PLLC

101 S. Elm Street, Suite V3 , Greensboro , North Carolina 27401

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Lee Bettis

225-A Broad Street , New Bern , North Carolina 28560

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I am a former Marine (1982-1986) and former Mayor of New Bern, North Carolina. (2009-2013) I began practicing federal criminal law in New York City in 2000 and have continued to represent clients in need of a strong trial attorney ever since. I represent clients in Criminal, DWI, Traffic, Domestic, and personal injury cases.. In 2003 Bettis moved to New Bern and took a position as a Lawyer with the firm of Emanuel & Dunn. He was elected to Leadership Craven in 2005. Bettis is a teen court judge serving as teacher and mentor to the trial team. He also served on the Mediation Center of North Carolina Advisory Committee. He founded Jodi's Heroes which raised medical relief funds for rescue and construction workers injured in the 9-11 tragedy. Lee has also raised money for victims of hurricane Katrina and did pro bono work for Promise Place. Bettis is the founder of New Bern AWARE, a group organized to protect the city's waterfront access rights.. Currently Lee is on the board spearheading the development of a long term drug rehabilitation center called Realize U 252.

Firm: The Noble Law Firm, PLLC

1927 South Tryon Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

With over three decades of diverse legal experience including civil litigation, negotiation, counseling and consulting, Noble’s passion is offering clients personal and powerful representation on employment law issues. Her primary areas of focus are pregnancy discrimination, caregiver discrimination, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment.. Noble serves as Managing Partner of The Noble Law, a recognized national leader in employment law with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Charlotte. Our goal is providing exceptional employment law representation to individuals by focusing on our core values: collaboration, leadership, empathy, integrity, and innovation. Our success is measured by delivering positive impacts for our clients and serving as a catalyst for changes in employment law and society at large.. Noble developed this conviction from her own legal background and experiences. After graduating from the University of Maryland, she moved to New York City and worked as a prosecutor in one of the largest and most challenging District Attorney’s offices in the county. then worked with a sizable civil litigation firm in Manhattan before moving to a nonprofit in a general counsel and advocacy role.. Professional Organizations:. Awards:. Publications:. Presentations / Speaking Engagements:. Media Interviews:. Pro Bono / Community Service:

Firm: Herrmann & Murphy, PLLC

1712 Euclid Avenue , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Kevin began his private practice career at the nation’s leading management-side labor and employment firm. Back then, Kevin represented the nation’s largest employers in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, labor, and non-competition litigation, in both class actions and individual cases. Kevin took several of these cases to trial before federal and state courts, secured the dismissal of others through motion practice, successfully resolved many others through formal and informal mediation, and represented employers in federal and state agency investigations.. Kevin also advised large, midsize and small businesses on a variety of employment-related matters, including the enforceability of non-competition agreements, and drafted effective policies aimed at avoiding litigation and creating a healthy and supportive culture within these businesses.. In 2016, Kevin left his career as a management-side attorney to represent individuals because people deserve the same quality of representation enjoyed by Fortune 500 companies.. Kevin now represents individuals in all types of employment disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower actions, severance negotiations, equal pay violations, sexual harassment and assault, non-compete contracts, labor rights, wage and hour violations, leaves of absence, workplace safety, and executive compensation matters.. Kevin has won trial victories for clients in federal jury trials, state court trials, and arbitration. Kevin has fought employers who discriminated against clients based on their race, gender, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and military service. Kevin has fought back against retaliation based on our clients’ reports of unsafe working conditions, nuclear safety threats, and illegal overtime and wage practices. Kevin represents victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault at work. Kevin also regularly defends individuals accused of violating overbearing non-competition agreements or trade secrets laws. Kevin represents whistleblowers in actions filed on behalf of the government against companies guilty of fraud.. Kevin serves as the Chair of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Employment Law Section and has been named to the 2018 and 2019 Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars lists. Kevin has an Avvo Rating of 10.0—the highest rating available from AVVO. Kevin earned a Client’s Choice Award for 2018 from AVVO.. Kevin also serves as a Site Chair for the North Carolina Bar Association’s 4All Service Day. Kevin handles pro bono matters for North Carolina Legal Aid and for the Western District of North Carolina’s Pro Se Settlement Assistant Program.. Kevin is a frequent lecturer on employment law topics, including at the annual conference of labor and employment attorneys from both North and South Carolina where Kevin spoke on “Ethical Issues in Employment Practice” and the annual conference of plaintiffs lawyers in North Carolina where he lectured on employment law. Kevin has also presented at the Mecklenburg County Bar’s seminar for attorneys entitled, “What is the Public’s Policy? Wrongful Discharge after HB2,” as both the organizer and a speaker.. Before his career in private practice, Kevin served as a law clerk for the Hon. Robert J. Conrad, then Chief United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina in Charlotte and as a law clerk for the Hon. B. Avant Edenfield, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Georgia in Savannah, Georgia.. Kevin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he was published as a member of the Georgia Law Review, decorated as a member of several award-winning moot court teams, and recognized by his peers with the Matlock Award for the attorney they would want representing them if ever in need. Kevin graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Economics and International Studies, where he led the undergraduate mock trial program, founded an annual mock trial tournament, and interned with the Global Education Center.. Kevin is a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and serves as a volunteer with St. Matthew Catholic Church’s Mel’s Diner ministry, which has been feeding the hungry since 2001. Kevin also volunteers his time with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ Lunch with a Lawyer program.. Kevin is barred in North Carolina and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, the Middle District of North Carolina, and the Eastern District of North Carolina. Kevin is also admitted to practice before the United Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and all courts in North Carolina.

Firm: Everett Law, PLLC

3440 Toringdon Way, Ste. 205 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28277

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Civil , Corporate , Estate Planning, Probate , Real Estate , Trusts, Wills, Employment & Labor

I began practicing law because I wanted to help people.  Working for a large law firm initially gave me exposure to different types of legal matters, but it did not provide the contact with clients that I desired.  In 2004, I opened my own practice and have thoroughly enjoyed working directly with my clients to help solve their complex legal problems.. When I first opened my practice, I was fortunate to have two senior attorneys mentor me in employment law.  They encouraged me to appeal three of my racial discrimination lawsuits to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, and I was hooked.  During the beginning years of my own practice, I was also fortunate to assist in the adoption of two of my nephews.  Adoption law is very near and dear to my heart, and I have no greater pleasure than to help adoptive parents and their adoptive children.. Working with clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives is rewarding to me.  Many of my clients are repeat customers, referrals, and friends.  I keep my clients fully informed of all action I take on their behalf, and return telephone calls within 24 hours.  I can be a “bulldog” when necessary, but I am to obtain the best results for my clients in all matters.. In 2017, I opened Everett Law, PLLC to further my employment, family and adoption law practice.  I always place the client and their needs first and foremost.  If you are looking for an attorney who will zealously advocate on your behalf, please contact me at to set up a consultation.. I look forward to meeting you!

1000 Park 40 Plaza   300 North  2 , Durham , North Carolina 27517

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Employment & Labor ,Real Estate

Firm: Hartzog Law Group LLP

1903 N Harrison Avenue , Cary , North Carolina 27513

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I focus my practice primarily on defending businesses and municipalities in employment disputes.

1508 Military Cutoff Road   202 North Caro , Wilmington , North Carolina 28401

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor ,Workers Compensation

Firm: Vernon Law

522 South Lexington Avenue , Burlington , North Carolina 27215

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Jennifer is a dedicated attorney and zealous advocate for her clients.. She maintains a general practice focusing primarily on immigration and employment matters.  Assisting business and individual clients in various avenues of immigration and employment law, Jennifer’s practice ranges from preparation of employee separation agreements, workplace discrimination, employment-based temporary visas and green cards, compliance matters, FOIA cases, consular processing, inadmissibility waivers, law-enforcement visas and family immigration, among others.. In addition, Jennifer represents developers, boards, members and management companies alike in the formation and maintenance of homeowners’ associations.. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and her Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts.  She is dually licensed in North Carolina and Massachusetts and resides in Greensboro with her husband, Jared, and their two daughters. She enjoys family time, reading, gardening and public service work.. About The Vernon Law Firm, P.A.:  Founded in 1933, Vernon Law is a full service law firm located in Burlington, NC. We draw from our firm’s history and the collective experience of our attorneys to ensure that members of our community can receive quality legal services without leaving Alamance County.

Firm: Littler Mendelson P.C.

Bank of America Corporate Center , Charlotte , North Carolina 28202

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Tharrington Smith

209 Fayetteville Street Mall   PO Box 1151 Nor , Raleigh , North Carolina 27513

Practice Areas: Civil ,Education ,Employment & Labor

Firm: John C. Hunter, Attorney at Law

1 North Pack Square. , Asheville , North Carolina 28801

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: White and Allen, P.A.

106 South McLewean Street   PO Box 3169 North , Kinston , North Carolina 28501

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Employment & Labor ,Health Care & Hospitalization

Firm: Grady Quattlebaum, PLLC

244 A Craven St , New Bern , North Carolina 28560

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Workers Compensation, Health Care

Firm: Grimes Teich Anderson LLP

535 College Street , Asheville , North Carolina 28801

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Jessica is dedicated to the worker. Since becoming an attorney in 2001, Jessica has focused on getting justice for those who have been sexually harassed, discriminated against, or suffered retaliation on the job. She represents clients who have Family and Medical Leave issues, and those who have are injured at work.. Her areas of practice include employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury. She has litigated cases in both state and federal court and before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, and she has an extensive background in appellate work before the North Carolina Supreme Court, North Carolina Court of Appeals, and North Carolina Industrial Commission.. Jessica obtained a successful ruling from the North Carolina Supreme Court in an employment lawsuit under the North Carolina Whistleblower Act. She has also litigated a wide variety of other employment law cases, including sexual harassment, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) cases, and wage and hour class and collective actions.. Jessica has authored and co-authored numerous publications. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Evan Mahaney Champion of Civil Liberties Award, presented by the Western North Carolina Chapter of The American Civil Liberties Union.. In 2019 and 2017, Jessica was selected to Business North Carolina's Legal Elite in the category of Employment Law. She was selected for inclusion in the 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers® list and North Carolina Super Lawyers® "Rising Stars" lists in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Firm: Littler Mendelson P.C.

Bank of America Corp. Center , Charlotte , North Carolina 28202

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Mr. Walters provides litigation and counseling services to employers on a wide variety of employment and labor issues. He advises clients on matters under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, and other federal and state employment laws. Mr. Walters represents employers and management in wage and hour class/collective actions, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge cases, among others. Mr. Walters also assists clients with traditional labor matters such as unfair labor practices and union avoidance. He has successfully handled cases for clients before federal and state courts, the EEOC, and other administrative agencies. Mr. Walters has participated in cases before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits. He has provided employment-related legal services for clients in a wide range of industries.. In 2008, the Governor appointed Mr. Walters to serve as a Member of the North Carolina Commission on Workforce Development (Commission). The Commission develops policies and strategies that enable the States workforce to compete in the current and future global economy.. Mr. Walters has practice management-side employment and labor law exclusively since 1997.  Prior to his experience in private practice, Mr. Walters served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard L. Voorhees, then Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Firm: Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC

301 E Park Ave , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Bell Davis & Pitt

227 W Trade St. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28202

Practice Areas: Corporate , Employment & Labor

Marc attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Political Science and Secondary Education in 1997. At UNC he was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow.  Mr. Gustafson received his law degree in 2001 from Indiana University, where he was a merit scholarship recipient.. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Gustafson joined the law firm of Alston & Bird, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. Alston & Bird is a national law firm with more than 900 lawyers and is recognized as one of the premiere law firms in the country. At Alston & Bird, Mr. Gustafson was a member of the Securities Litigation Group and specialized in litigating class actions involving claims of securities fraud, commercial disputes between businesses, and representing officers and directors.. In 2005, Mr. Gustafson returned to his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina and joined Kennedy, Covington, Lobdell & Hickman, LLP (now K&L Gates). There, Mr. Gustafson specialized in financial services litigation, public company board representation, and credit and lending . Gustafson was recruited to join the legal team of LendingTree, LLC in Charlotte, NC. At LendingTree, Mr. Gustafson managed the company's litigation portfolio, including a nationwide class action involving the theft of consumer data.  He also managed the company's mergers and acquisitions activity and negotiated numerous contracts on behalf of LendingTree.  In 2010, Mr. Gustafson joined the Charlotte law firm of Essex Richards, PA, and was elected partner shortly thereafter.  In 2018, Mr. Gustafson joined Bell, Davis & Pitt, a law firm where he worked as a law clerk in the summer of his second year of law school, as a Director.. In addition to his successful legal career, has been an active member of the Charlotte community.  Mr. Gustafson was elected to the University of North Carolina Board of Visitors, following a successful stint as the chairperson of the UNC Young Alumni Club.  He is an active volunteer with the Charlotte Arts & Science Council, as a basic Operating Grant Panelist, a 2008 graduate of Cultural Leadership Training, a former chairperson of the Young Donors Society, a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and the chair of the Public Art Commission.  He also served as a board member for the McColl Center of Art + Innovation and was the founding chairperson of the Contemporaries.  In November 2009, Mr. Gustafson was named Young Benefactor of the Year by the Association of Fundraising has been very active with, and raised thousands of dollars for, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program as a participant, mentor and coach.  He is a board member of the 24 Foundation, which raises money in Charlotte, Indianpolis and Baltimore for cancer navigation and survivorship.