Meredith Hamilton Email and Phone Number

Meredith is an experienced attorney with a robust employment litigation practice, dedicated to partnering with clients to understand their unique situations and provide actionable, thoughtful, and strategic legal advice. Her goal is to help employers navigate the complexities of employment law while achieving their business objectives.With extensive experience in defending employers against employee-initiated lawsuits, Meredith's practice encompasses a wide range of claims, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, leave, and contract disputes. As a skilled litigator, she has successfully defended clients in cases involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA), Section 1981, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (NCWHA). Meredith also regularly represents employers in administrative claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the North Carolina Department of Labor (NC DOL).Beyond her litigation expertise, Meredith provides comprehensive legal counsel on a variety of employment matters, from hiring to separation. She assists employers with daily management of employment issues and offers guidance on best practices, including leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations. Meredith is also adept at reviewing and revising employee handbooks, policies, and agreements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.Meredith's dedication to client service and professionalism has earned her recognition from both clients and peers. She has been honored as a North Carolina Rising Star by Super Lawyers and recognized in North Carolina Business Legal Elite as a “Young Gun” for 2024. In 2021, she received the Rising Star Award from North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Additionally, Meredith holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a prestigious peer review rating system that acknowledges attorneys for their legal ability and high ethical standards.Outside of her legal practice, Meredith enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending quality time with her husband and Australian Shepherd.