Defense of Wrongful Termination

When it comes to the termination of employment, employers and employees rarely see eye to eye. Even if a company has a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for firing an employee, it’s possible that an employee will file a wrongful termination claim.

Wrongful discharge lawsuits carry substantial risk for employers. Not only can they be expensive to defend, but they also carry the risk of significant verdicts and reputational harm.

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, we use a strategic, methodical approach to help our clients prevent and defend against unlawful discharge claims.

Our experience in defending wrongful termination claims

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig works with clients to adopt sound employment policies that reduce the risks of wrongful termination claims. We take an aggressive posture using these policies to deter opposing counsel from filing cases without merit.

When a wrongful termination lawsuit is filed, we immediately assess the potential risks of a claim, including reviewing all policies, personnel files, and other documentation. We seek early dismissal of all or parts of wrongful discharge matters when possible.

If a matter proceeds to trial, our litigators have an excellent track record defending against wrongful termination claims in federal and state courts. Our experience includes defending employers against unfair discharge claims based on violations of public policy, whistleblowing, breach of employment contracts, tort claims, and retaliation.

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