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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

4.5
27 reviews

34977 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300, Birmingham, MI 48009, U.S.A.

Employment and Labor Law (federal and state), Employment Litigation, Public Employment and 44 more

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About Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. is a law firm established in 1977 with an office in Birmingham, MI. At this office location, there are 12 lawyers practicing employment and labor law (federal and state), employment litigation, public employment and 44 other areas of law.

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. got this award in 2021

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Communication
4.5
Quality of Service
4.6
Responsiveness
4.4
Value for Money
4.5
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
August 24, 2017
Hired Attorney Mr. Ronald Chapman Jr.

Professional, high integrity, strategic, practical, problem solver, responsive, knowledgable, excellent communicator and confident presence with Executive Management team and Board of Directors.

Immigration
Posted by anonymous
April 03, 2019
Hired Law Firm

I recievied my H1-B RFE and my employer decided to transfer my case with Ogletree to resolve RFE as we were not satisfy with my previous legal firm who originally filed H1-B. Caroline and Sarah's team from Ogletree worked so hard to prepare solid draft of the RFE and also guided us in positive and correct direction throughout. Finally I just got my H1-B approved 2 days ago.... I would high recommend this law firm for their professionalism and responsiveness,

 
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
Posted by anonymous
September 21, 2017
Hired Attorney Tracey Truesdale

Tracey is a very knowledgeable and pragmatic attorney. She is not afraid to fight but is well-respected by OSHA.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
September 21, 2017
Hired Attorney Tracey Truesdale

It was a joy to work with Tracey Truesdale. She helped us navigate a delicate transition.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2017
Hired Attorney Mr. Michael Eckard

Excellent and pragmatic business knowledge.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
July 27, 2016
Hired Attorney Mr. Michael Eckard

Michael was a true pleasure to work with. He prepared me for everything I faced. We worked together as partners from day one until resolution. He had my back through it all. I cannot say enough about this remarkable attorney.

Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
October 01, 2013
Hired Attorney Mr. James Barrett

Mr. Barrett was exceptional. His understanding of our situation and how to mitigate potential legal entanglements was spot on. He was prompt in his response to our inquiries and always kept us abreast of how things were progressing. He was very aggressive in defending our position and putting others on notice we would defend ourselves.

Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
August 04, 2013
Hired Attorney Timothy Palmer
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
January 28, 2011
Hired Attorney Marifrances Morrison

Not enough space to tell you about Ms Morrison. She holds a very special place in our hearts. My family and friends will allays be thankful to Ms Morrison. When other lawyers turned their back on us the law firm of Richard Iandoli and Ms Morrison was the only lawyers that took matters into their hands, like we knew each other for a long time. I live in Boston, have a family and we always remember how she helped me, my friends and my family. THANKS

 
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Areas of Law

  • Labor and Employment 25
    • Employment and Labor Law (federal and state)
    • Employment Litigation
    • ADA
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • Harassment
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Law
    • Fair Labor Standards Act
    • Wage and Hour Law
    • Wrongful Termination Defense
    • Whistleblower Litigation
    • Reductions in Force
    • WARN Act
    • Covenants Not To Compete
    • Employment Class Actions
    • Employment Arbitration
    • National Labor Relations Act
    • Collective Bargaining
    • Union Labor Law
    • Union Elections
    • Union Organization
    • Unfair Labor Practice Charges
    • Labor Strikes
    • Prevailing Wage Litigation
    • Labor Law
    • NLRB Representation Elections

  • Civil Rights 3
    • Employment Discrimination
    • Employment Civil Rights
    • Title VII
  • Affirmative Action
  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Agency Practice
  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Litigation
  • Election, Campaign and Political Law 1
    • Union Representation Elections
  • Contracts 2
    • Union Contract Negotiations
    • Labor Contract Negotiations
  • Immigration 1
    • Immigration Law
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • ERISA
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 1
    • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Professional Liability 1
    • Errors and Omissions
  • Other 6
    • Public Employment
    • ADEA
    • EEOC Claims
    • Payroll Law
    • Strike Management
    • Employment Testing

Office Details

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1977

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: 3D Systems Corporation; AFS Technologies, Inc.; Alticor, Inc.; American Association for Homecare; Andrews University; AT&T/Michigan Bell; Athletes with Disabilities Network; Avis Budget Group, Inc.; Avon Gear Company; BASF Corporation; BE&K Construction; Berco of America, Inc.; Best Buy Co., Inc.; Bloomfield Pediatric Care; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Borg Warner, Inc.; Brother Rice High School; Buffets, Inc.; Business Talent Group, LLC; Cargill Inc.; Castle Harlan, Inc.; CBIZ, Inc.; CertainTeed Ceiling Corp.; CEVA Logistics; Chase Industries, Inc.; Checkers/Rally's Drive-In Restaurant, Inc.; Citi; Citigroup Inc.; Coca-Cola; Columbia Sussex; Command Post Technologies, Inc.; ConAgra Foods; Concentra Inc.; Concordia University; Continental Services; Covidien; Cranbrook Educational Community; Crittenton Hospital Medical Center; CVS/Caremark Corporation; Cybertech; Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc.; DCT Enterprises, Inc.; Dean Foods Company; Dell Inc.; Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Delta Faucet Company; Detroit Country Day School; Detroit Downtown Development Authority; Detroit Growth Economic Corporation; Dillman & Upton; Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC; Dollar General Corp.; Dollar Tree, Inc.; DOMA Technologies; Dover Corporation; DPH Holdings Company; Drs. Harris Birkhill Wang Songe & Associates, P.C.; DTE Electric; DTE Energy Company; DTE Energy Services; Eisai Inc.; Elwood Staffing Services, Inc.; Evergreen Packaging; Family Dollar Stores; FANUC Robotics America Corporation; FCA US LLC; Flagstar Bank; Fluor Corporation; Forberg Scientific, Inc.; FunSpace Direct, LLC; GE Aviation; General Dynamics Land Systems; Genesco; GKN North America Services, Inc.; Greater Media, Inc.; Greyhound Lines, Inc.; Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.; Industrial Machine Products; Inland Industrial Services Group, LLC; Inland Waters Pollution Control Services, LLC; Inpro/Seal Company; Insteel Wire Products; Integrated Deicing Services, LLC; Integrity Solutions Agency, LLC; Intelligent Connections; Intersoll-Rand Company; Inteva Products LLC; Iron Mountain; J & L Management; Jabil Circuit, Inc.; Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.; JP Morgan Chase & Co.; Kaydon Corporation; Kraft Foods Global, Inc.; Leader Dogs for the Blind; Letica Corporation; Life Technologies Corporation; LSG Sky Chefs; Lutheran High School Association; Magna International, Inc.; Marathon Petroleum Company, LP; Marygrove College; Masco Corporation; maxIT Healthcare, LLC; Mayne-McKenney, Inc.; McLaren Health Care Corporation; Meijer, Inc.; Meritor; Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc.; Michigan Consolidated Gas Company; Milgard Windows & Doors; MV Transportation, Inc.; Neenah Foundry Company; Nexteer Automotive Corporation; Nissan North America, Inc.; NWS Michigan, Inc.; Oakland University; Office Max, Inc.; Omega Protein, Inc.; Ozburn-Hessey Logistics; Palladium Equity Partners, LLC; Panther Global Technologies; Parker Hannifin Corporation; Pioneer Steel Corporation; Plasti-Fab; Platinum Equity; Plymouth Christian Academy; Presbyterian Homes & Family Services; PTI Engineered Plastics, Inc.; Quest Diagnostics, Inc.; R & L Carriers; Regency Corporation; Republic Services Inc.; Rexair, LLC; Rolls-Royce Corporation; Ryder System Inc.; Sanyo Automotive, USA, Inc.; Sara Lee Corporation; SAS Institute Inc.; SavaSenior Care, LLC; Scholastic, Inc.; Sears Holdings Corporation; Shoe Show, Inc.; Skanska USA; SONA BLW Precision Forge, Inc., USA; St. James Capital, LLC; St. John Lutheran; Summers-Knoll School; Swift Transportation Co., Inc.; TD Automotive Compressor Georgia, LLC; Technicolor, Inc.; Temo, Inc.; Tenet Healthcare Corporation; The Gourmet Gang, Inc.; The Hertz Corporation; The Long Island Radio Group; Thyssen Krupp North America, Inc.; Total Petrochemicals USA, Inc.; Tractor Supply Company; TransForm Automotive; TRW, Inc.; Union Metal Corporation; United Airlines, Inc.; Unites States Steel Corporation; University Liggett School; Utility Supply and Construction Company; VCA Antech, Inc.; Vitran Express, Inc.; Volk Corporation; Volt Information Sciences, Inc.; Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Wellsbrooke; Wright & Filippis; ZF Group NAO.

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

4.5
27 reviews

34977 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300Birmingham, MI 48009U.S.A.

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