Michael Harman Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Huntersville, Nc

As the firm’s principal attorney, I concentrate in employment litigation, representing employees and small companies across North Carolina during every stage of employment. I represent clients at unemployment appeal hearings and before courts and administrative agencies with cases concerning all facets of discrimination, workplace harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation, The Family and Medical Leave Act, and wage and hour disputes, among others.My secondary practice area is focused on civil litigation and handling general negligence issues, including personal injury and other tort claims, in both state and federal court.

Concord, Nc

Practice consists primarily of employment litigation, representing employees and local employers in unemployment appeals hearings, and before courts and administrative agencies in cases concerning all facets of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, FMLA and FLSA. Also serve as counsel for local unions, advising and representing the union and union members in contract interpretation, the grievance process, and employment issues.

Researched contracts, trusts and estates, employment law, workers’ compensation and other litigation issues. Drafted memoranda, pleadings, motions, firm articles and client communications, and participated in arbitrations, mediations, depositions, client interviews and meetings.

Charlotte, Nc

Assisted clients in employment related claims pursuant to the third year practice rule. Interviewed clients, reviewed documents & conducted research in preparation of Employment Security Commission hearings. Prepped clients for testimony, conducted direct and cross-examinations, and provided legal representation to clients at Employment Security Commission hearings.

Statesville, Nc

Trained and supervised a diverse team of 15+ Customer Service Representatives, while creating and implementing $2.2 million budget. Developed sales, retention & marketing plans, increasing annual retention rate by 8% and growing membership sales by 3%.