3 Best Employment Lawyers in Columbia, MO

“Marjorie M. Lewis is a licensed real estate broker and has been a speaker on various employment and real estate issues. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. She is a member of the Construction, Real Estate, and Employment Law Sections of the Missouri Bar and is a member of the Boone County Bar Association (President 2016 – 2017). Ms. Lewis is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Eastern and Western Districts Courts of Missouri, and in the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Evans & Dixon LLC attorneys help employers navigate the complex legal aspects of employment relationships. Their legal team conducts fair, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct, discrimination, and harassment. They offer skilled representation in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation to effectively resolve employment disputes. They offer a free consultation.”

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“Lear Werts LLP represents employees who are financially injured by violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). They handle consumer mass torts, class action cases, and collective action cases to recover unpaid overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The firm represents plaintiffs in complex litigation, including consumer and employment class actions, as well as workers’ compensation, serious personal injury, and employment law matters. Lear Werts LLP's attorneys have represented clients in at least 30 states nationwide and numerous appellate courts. The firm frequently collaborates with other firms on large-scale cases and has recently worked on a case involving four separate class actions and 900 individual claims across 40 different federal district court cases. They offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss how they can help you.”

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“Jeffrey H. Blaylock attended college and law school at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He obtained his JD from the University of Missouri School of Law in 1989. After practicing for four years with a large firm in Kansas City, Jeff returned to Columbia and joined Ford, Parshall & Baker. Mr. Blaylock has extensive experience litigating cases and regularly defending individuals and companies in personal injury, employment discrimination, and actions against law enforcement officers and municipalities. Ford, Parshall & Baker represents private-sector and public employers, including cities, counties, universities, and public schools, in all areas of employment law. They provide a full range of legal services to individuals, companies, and public entities throughout the state of Missouri.”

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