Employers of all shapes and sizes have turned to John to help them deal with a wide assortment of employment-related legal issues, as well as to represent them in litigation brought by current and former employees. Since 2004, John has defended employers in state and federal courts across the United States from lawsuits asserting claims for discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate a disability, breach of contract, violations of wage and hour laws, violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, and violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. In addition, John has represented employers in connection to disputes involving restrictive covenants, potential misappropriation of trade secrets, and many other legal issues, whether directly related to employment or otherwise.
Significantly, John has tailored much of his practice to helping employers avoid litigation altogether. He regularly counsels employers with regard to termination and hiring decisions, disciplinary decisions, reductions in force, disability accommodation, the proper wage classifications for employees, and numerous internal policies and procedures.
Clients
Since beginning his practice, John has represented employers of all shapes and sizes and from all types of industries, including those performing work related to staffing services, financial services, electronics, engineering, health care, agriculture, and many other areas. These employers include members of the Fortune 500, as well as employers that have no more than one or two permanent employees.
Notable Representations
Along with other attorneys, John has successfully represented employers in state and federal courts in Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Missouri, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Florida, Washington, Michigan, New York, Texas, California and Puerto Rico, as well as in front of numerous federal and state administrative agencies and in arbitration proceedings. A small sampling of these representations includes the following:
- Joann Stuyvenberg v. GC of Appleton, Inc., Case No. 09-C-461 (W.D. Wis. 2010), on behalf of the Defendant
- Mickens et al v. Cargill, Inc., Case No. 2:08-cv-02015 (W.D. Tenn. 2010), on behalf of the Defendants
- Macchioni v. Robert Half, 2007 WL 2484031 (Vir. Aug. 24, 2007), on behalf of appellants
Articles & Presentations
- Presenter: “Don’t Get Sacked: Five Lessons to Learn From The Recent Sexual Harassment Claim Filed Against A Former Quarterback and One Of His Former Teams,” DeWitt Ross & Stevens HR Roundtable, March 2011
- Co-Presenter, “Hot Topics in Employment Law,” Celerity Staffing Solutions Training Seminar, May 2011
- Co-Author, “Insulate Your Company Against Sexual Harassment Claims: Five Important Reminders,” DeWitt Ross & Stevens HR Advantage, April 2011
- Presenter, “You Hired Them Now What?” DeWitt Ross & Stevens Employment Law Seminar, November 2010