Nancy Barnes Email & Phone Number

As your trusted advisor, my ultimate aim is to work proactively with you to prevent problems before they occur, ensuring that your business is not just protected, but also thrives. I value the trust my clients place in me and am committed to upholding that trust by delivering practical, efficient, and strategic legal counsel tailored to your specific needs and objectives.With a career spanning nearly three decades, I have dedicated myself to representing clients in the intricate realms of labor and employment law, as well as in trade secret and commercial litigation matters. My approach is centered around understanding the unique culture, objectives, and risk tolerance of each client, enabling me to devise creative and effective solutions tailored to their specific needs.My expertise lies not just in navigating the complexities of litigation—from administrative agency proceedings to trial and appellate courts in both individual cases and class actions—but also in my ability to preemptively address potential disputes. Whether it involves engaging in pre-suit negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or reaching a settlement, my goal is always to find the most constructive path forward. In the best scenarios, I leverage HR best practices, meticulous planning, and clear communication to prevent disputes from arising in the first place.I handle a wide spectrum of issues, including but not limited to discrimination claims (such as those under Title VII, ADA, FMLA, ADEA), wrongful discharge, breach of contract, restrictive covenants, confidentiality and trade secrets, retaliation, and other business torts. Additionally, I have significant experience with wage and hour and FLSA individual and collective action claims, particularly those involving meal breaks, unpaid overtime, minimum wage, and misclassification issues.Currently serving as practice group leader of Thompson Hine's Labor & Employment group.

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