Attorney
CurrentBrent E. Siler represents employers in labor and employment litigation, with a focus on litigation in federal and state courts in Tennessee and Mississippi and in proceedings before various state and federal administrative bodies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the United States Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Labor Relations Board. Mr. Siler has defended employers in discrimination, harassment, and retaliation lawsuits, as well as whistleblower, wage and hour, ERISA, defamation, workers' compensation, and other employment-related litigation. Mr. Siler also frequently advises employers on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including employee counseling and termination issues, investigation of employee complaints, employee and management training, and drafting employee handbooks and contracts. Mr. Siler regularly provides training to clients and business groups on Title VII, ADAAA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, GINA, and other employment-related laws.Practice Areas:• Employment Litigation• Employment Counseling• Professional Liability• Labor and Employment• Construction Litigation• Commercial LitigationIn addition to his background in labor and employment litigation, Mr. Siler also has significant experience in other types of litigation including contract litigation, business torts, non-compete litigation, personal injury, civil rights claims, construction litigation and medical malpractice cases.
