Summary
20-years experience in the legal field, with an emphasis on labor and employment law, human resource issues, federal litigation and alternative dispute resolution. I draft and review severance agreements, employment agreements, advise on terminations, reductions in force and compliance with state and federal laws governing the employment relationship.
Focus on guiding employers through human resource challenges, including employee benefits (ERISA) and litigation avoidance. Have also represented union clients in various federal litigation, primarily employment discrimination suits, including ERISA, RICO and class actions.
Education: College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, J.D., 1985
Admitted to practice law in Georgia and Virginia. Registered Neutral, Office of Dispute Resolution (mediator and arbitrator).