protecting your territory

Ball Janik LLP’s Labor and Employment practice has become an industry leader by listening carefully to the needs of its clients and solving their problems as efficiently as possible. We have vigorously defended a wide range of employment claims and contract disputes, and are handling a growing number of labor law matters. Through effective litigation and proactive employment counseling, we help employers overcome and avoid obstacles so they can focus on their business. 

• • Series of Successes Reduces Litigation Costs

  • We recently obtained our eighth summary judgment victory on behalf of a large employer, achieving summary judgment on all claims asserted and dismissal of the action. Cases successfully defended on behalf of this employer have sought over $13 million.

• • Defense of Disability Discrimination Claim

  • We helped a large regional employer settle a multi-million dollar disability discrimination claim on very favorable terms.

• • Defense of Unfair Labor Practice Charges

  • Yael Livny successfully defended a government contractor on a series of unfair labor practice charges, obtaining a favorable settlement and dismissal of all charges.

• • Labor-Related Services

  • We have represented employers before the Oregon ERB and the NLRB, and have assisted clients in a wide range of labor related matters.

• • Litigation among Shareholders

  • We successfully represented two employed shareholders seeking full payment of accrued buy-out compensation.

• • Litigation between Competitors

  • We obtained a stipulated permanent injunction against five former employees who had misappropriated highly sensitive and confidential electronic data, thus putting an end to wrongful competition.

• • Minority Shareholder Litigation

  • We filed suit against our client’s former partners for breach of fiduciary duty and minority shareholder oppression, achieving a multi-million dollar settlement for the client.

• • Pre-filing Settlement of Whistleblower Claim

  • We provided employment law representation to a real estate company and defended claims asserted by the client’s former senior executive. After early mediation, the claims settled favorably for far less than likely defense costs.

• • Successful Defense of a Breach of Contract Claim – Case 1

  • A former employee of our client filed a multi-million suit alleging breach of contract and other claims. We obtained summary judgment on all six claims and dismissal of the entire case.

• • Successful Defense of a Breach of Contract Claim – Case 2

  • We defended a corporate client in a state court breach-of-contract lawsuite filed by a former employee who was terminated for performance issues. After an investigation revealed that the employee had been using his work computer to view and send pornographic material, the $1.5 million claim was resolved for $30,000.

• • Trial of Wage and Hour Claim

  • Ball Janik LLP obtained a directed verdict on behalf of a high-tech company sued by two former independent contractors seeking payment of an incentive bonus. We also represented the client on appeal.

• • Workplace Investigations

  • Our attorneys have conducted workplace investigations for private and public sector employers.