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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Dickinson Wright PLLC

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United States • Labor and employment

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Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions)

Sought after for its ‘collaborative and proactive’ approach, Dickinson Wright PLLC is a good choice for healthcare, automotive, and construction companies facing high-value labor and employment disputes. The group is well-versed at representing clients before state and federal courts in a broad range of mandates, including non-compete and trade secret cases, allegations of discrimination, and wage and hour collective actions, as well as harassment lawsuits, wrongful termination disputes, and whistleblower claims. Kentucky’s Brian Johnson sits at the helm of the department and stands out for his aptitude for discrimination claims, with a particular focus on the education sector. He is supported by the ’excellent’ Timothy Howlett who concentrates on wrongful termination suits, alleged retaliation, and race and sex discrimination cases. On the FLSA class action front, Nashville’s Reid Estes is the name to note, while Aaron Burrell, in Detroit, specializes in litigation arising from unfair labor practices.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • ‘The team truly partners with my company and in many ways have become and extension of my team.’

  • ‘Over the many years we've worked together, I've found them to be very collaborative and proactive in helping us navigate complex issues.’

  • ‘Jeffrey Beemer is a true asset to our company. He's a trusted advisor and proactive partner to my team. Warm, personable and invested in our success and best outcomes.’

  • ‘Deep expertise, cost effective, responsive, and client-oriented’

  • ‘Timothy Howlett is an excellent attorney. He's knowledgeable on the law, responsive, and always represents his client with the utmost level of professionalism.’

  • ‘William Thacker has been consistently excellent. He is highly professional and possesses a thorough understanding of labor law.’

Key clients

  • ADEBCO, Inc., d/b/a Lane Hauling & Excavating
  • Standex International
  • Wayne County
  • Covenant Health System
  • Benteler Automotive Corporation

Work highlights

Representing ADEBCO, Inc. in a wage and hour collective action filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Represented Wayne County in a litigation matter adverse to the County’s former Director of Human Resources.
Practice head

Brian Johnson

Other key lawyers

Timothy Howlett; Reid Estes; Aaron Burrell; Christina McDonald; Jeffrey Beemer; William Thacker; Angelina Delmastro