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Responsive, Reputable, Consistent

representing employers

The Morris James employment law practices rank among the leaders in Delaware for outstanding representation of employers in both the public and the private sector. Our attorneys represent employers in all aspects of the management-workforce relationship, including labor negotiations, risk management, preventative counseling and on-site training, and litigation.

Superior Client Services and Responsiveness. We understand the sensitive and important nature of our work. Our clients can always reach us, and we work with them to deliver efficient results and solutions. Our clients rely on our responsiveness and knowledge without delays.

Nimble. We are a nimble but formidable team, offering clients superior legal ability and client service at reasonable fees.

Employer Defense. We defend employer interests in matters of alleged discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, enforcement and defense of non-compete agreements, ERISA, wage and hour, and general employment matters, as well as defends constitutional claims, and other matters on behalf of public employers.

State and Federal Representation. Our attorneys routinely appear on behalf of clients before Delaware’s state and federal trial and appellate courts, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the U.S. and Delaware Departments of Labor, and all other State and Federal administrative tribunals and hearing bodies.

Education. Morris James is the predominant Delaware law firm in the practice of education law. The firm represents 17 of 19 Delaware school districts, a college, and several private schools. Our attorneys handle issues related to employee discharge, discrimination claims, student expulsion, student rights, special education matters, Freedom of Information Act compliance, freedom of speech, due process, establishment clause, construction bidding law compliance and litigation of bid disputes, construction contracts, and litigation, and collective bargaining agreements.

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