Geoff has established a successful track record for preserving the corporate value of employers embroiled in employment disputes.
Geoff provides employers with nearly two decades of experience in handling a broad range of labor and employment law challenges. He is a noted litigator, advocating for clients before government agencies and in the courtroom, and also counsels clients on how to avoid litigation altogether through the design and implementation of programs that manage risk and liability.
Geoff proactively assists his clients with many diverse labor and employment issues, including:
- Advising on and defending Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other wage/hour class actions and collective actions;
- Avoiding and defending discrimination claims:
- Advising on reasonable accommodation and return-to-work issues;
- Drafting, enforcing and litigating non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants;
- Pursuing and defending against claims in connection with trade secrets;
- Defending against wrongful termination claims;
- Advising clients on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other employee leave issues;
- Advising on matters involving the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA);
- Providing training in human resource matters.
Geoff provides real-world legal advice that helps companies navigate the ever-evolving labor and employment law landscape. He is comfortable working with his clients’ internal legal and human resources professionals and serving as primary outside counsel capable of integrating labor and employment challenges into the wider framework of corporate concerns.