Harrison E. Richards

Experience

• Represents employers in employment-related litigation in state and federal courts.
• Handles claims involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, and other workplace disputes.
• Represents employers in administrative proceedings before agencies such as the EEOC, state civil rights offices, and workforce agencies.
• Counsels employers on responding to agency charges, audits, and information requests.
• Conducts all phases of litigation, including early case assessment, discovery, motions practice, and trial preparation.
• Develops litigation strategies focused on efficiency, risk management, and practical business outcomes.
• Provides day-to-day counseling to employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements.
• Prepares and updates employee handbooks and workplace policies tailored to each client’s operations.
• Advises employers on complex personnel matters, including discipline, terminations, leave issues, and accommodations.
• Helps employers proactively mitigate risk through training, policy development, and preventative legal guidance.
• Advises employers on internal investigations involving employee complaints and workplace misconduct.
• Represents employers in mediation and settlement negotiations to resolve disputes efficiently.
• Partners with in-house attorneys and leadership to align legal strategy with business objectives.