Employment Law

Southfield Employment Law Attorney

Whether you need assistance negotiating terms and conditions of an employment contract at the beginning of an employment relationship, or the relationship has or is ending and a dispute exists regarding the circumstances causing the termination, Sommers Schwartz has a bench of seasoned labor and employment lawyers to assist the individual and the employer. Contact a Michigan business or employment lawyer to schedule a consultation with an accomplished legal professional.

Because Sommers Schwartz employment lawyers represent both employees and employers we have unique insight and inside-knowledge of how and why employment disputes get resolved. We often provide alternative dispute resolution services as mediators or arbitrators to other employment litigators. We counsel other law firms on their workforce issues. The breadth of our experience uniquely qualifies us to evaluate employment matters, provide clients with knowledgeable and practical advice, and, when necessary, to successfully represent clients in litigation.

To schedule a consultation regarding any employment legal matter in Michigan, contact Sommers Schwartz.

We Represent both Employers and Employees

Our attorneys represent employees and employers in cases involving any of the following:

• Wrongful discharge
• Employment discrimination
• Sexual harassment
• Whistleblower retaliation
• Breach of non-compete agreements
• Breach of confidential information agreements
• Sales commission disputes
• Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
• Minority shareholder oppression and freeze-out disputes

Our resources equip us to handle complex class action claims in addition to individual employment-related lawsuits.

Experience à Ability à Results

The Sommers Schwartz employment practice lawyers have devoted decades to successfully resolving employment issues. Clients and lawyer peers alike recognize the law firm's effectiveness in employment law matters. Attorneys of Sommers Schwartz have been recognized by the Best Lawyers of America, and through Martindale-Hubbell. (Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.)

Experienced Trial Lawyers

Attorneys of Sommers Schwartz understand that while litigation is sometimes required to deal with employment disputes, it is not the only way — nor is it always the best way — to obtain good results for clients. We believe in the importance of knowing when and how to litigate, and when to find a solution through negotiation and creative thinking. That sort of knowledge comes from years on the front lines handling cases for clients of all types against employer or employee opponents of all varieties.

Our Clients include Executives, Managers, and Small Businesses

Our employment law clients are often executives, senior managers, and family businesses. We advise and represent them in complex issues such as the following:

• Executive employment contracts
• Compensation plans
• Stock options
• Equity acquisitions, separation agreements
• Taxes
• Creative or technical intellectual property protection or enforcement

Attorneys at Sommers Schwartz guide employer clients through labor and employment laws in solving their workforce management issues, defend them in lawsuits filed by individual employees or governmental agencies, and pursue legal proceedings to protect and enforce their interests.

Contact Sommers Schwartz by phone or e-mail to schedule an initial consultation.