Counsel For Employers in Labor and Employment Law Matters

The Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley provides highly effective defense in legal actions filed against employers.  Attorney Kevin J. Dolley aggressively litigates and defends companies in labor and employment law litigation by establishing a strong and complete defense from the inception of the claim.  The Firm defends companies against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, unpaid wages, overtime disputes, medical leave issues, whistleblower claims, unfair competition, and trade secret and non-compete contract cases.  It is important for employers to realize that they have legal rights that can be asserted under the law in addition to the duties that they owe particular employees.  The Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley commonly receives questions from employers about employment law issues.  Companies seek legal advice to ensure that they are staying within the bounds of the law or to seek legal counsel to defend itself against a particular claim. 

Personal Attention and Aggressive Employer Defense

While many larger firms offer mediocre representation at exorbitant hourly rates, Attorney Kevin J. Dolley offers reasonable rates and a proven track record of success in employment law litigation and counseling in Missouri.  Being a smaller firm, we are able to provide clients with personal attention and will not simply pass your case off to an associate or paralegal, as is commonly done at larger firms.  This personal attention further ensures that employment law problems are dealt with immediately and not weeks or months later.  

Employment Discrimination Defense

Claims of discrimination continue to rise and employers are more and more susceptible to charges of discrimination.  The Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley provides cost-efficient defense against employment discrimination lawsuits.  While maintaining an eye on costs and attorney's fees, the Firm is able to adopt a plan for each case that aggressively asserts a company’s defenses and limits potential liability. 

Representation before the EEOC and Missouri Commission on Human Rights

The Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley represents employers before administrative agencies, including the EEOC and Missouri Commission on Human Rights.  The Firm has effectively reduced or eliminated liability for employers by providing a strong and clear position as to the non-discriminatory basis for the employer's actions from the outset of the case.  By establishing a relationship with the Firm, an employer can feel confident that there is always someone to discuss employment law questions without paying the exorbitant fees associated with larger firms.

Types of Cases the Firm Handles

The Firm represents companies and employers in the following:

    ●    EEOC and Missouri Commission on Human Rights Administrative Defense
    ●    Employment Discrimination Defense
    ●    Wrongful Termination Defense
    ●    Retaliation Claim Defense
    ●    Preventive Counseling
    ●    Drafting Employment Agreements
    ●    Severance Agreements
    ●    Non-Compete Agreements
    ●    Employment Contracts
    ●    Employee practices and handbooks
    ●    Executive contracts, including severance and non-compete agreements
    ●    Partnership and shareholder agreements
    ●    FMLA and wage and hour disputes
    ●    Overtime and wage and hour disputes
    ●    Federal employment laws: OSHA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA
    ●    Employee manuals
    ●    Hiring and Firing Practices
    ●    Job interview practices
    ●    Other employment-related company practices

Employment Policies and Practices

The Firm offers legal counsel in drafting employment contracts, policies, non-compete and trade secret agreements.  The Firm assists employers in developing and implementing employment practices and policies that foster positive employee relations and minimize the risk of costly lawsuits. 

Contact our Labor and Employment Law Firm

To set up a consultation, contact the Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley at (314)645-4100 or by email at kevin@dolleylaw.com.  All legal consultations are held strictly confidential.  For experienced legal counsel in labor law, employment law and business law matters, contact the Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley.