Our firm represents many retailers of furniture, appliances, food and beverage and electronics as well as representing retail service establishments such as branch banks, restaurants, professional offices. We have a strong background tackling the labor and employment issues that face retailers. The Retail Industries Group has specialized knowledge and experience in the areas of law most critical to retail businesses. Our goal is to enhance the value of clients' retail businesses through appropriate risk management and aggressive defense of labor and/or employment claims.

Group provides legal advice and representation in a wide range of areas:

• Employment Discrimination Claims
• Wrongful Discharge
• Sexual Harassment
• Labor Relations & Union Avoidance
• Employment Contracts (Including Noncompetition & Nonsolicitation Agreements)
• Trade Secret Protection & Litigation
• Wage & Hour Issues
• Immigration Compliance
• Internal Investigations
• Policy/Handbook Development & Interpretation
• Workplace Health & Safety

We also provide services to managers, area supervisors, HR professionals and trade associations including:

• Training on Preventing Sexual & Other Types of Harassment
• Training on Effective Discipline
• Education on Major Legal Developments
• Training on Interviewing/Employee Selection
• Training on Effective Employee Evaluation Techniques
• Union Avoidance

Representative Clients Served:

• "Big box" Retailers
• Specialty Retailers
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• Property Management Companies
• Foodservice, Retail & Other Vendors
• Architects
• Medical Practices
• Beauty Supply Companies