Overview

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.

Additional information about the firm can be found at jacksonlewis.com.

Founded:
1958
Size:
1057
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Practice Areas:
15
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
298

Rankings

National

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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Labor Law - Management
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Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Employment Law - Management
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Immigration Law
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Sports Law

Regional

Albany

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Albany
Employment Law - Management
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Albany
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Albany
Labor Law - Management

Albuquerque

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Albuquerque
Labor Law - Management
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Albuquerque
Employment Law - Management
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Albuquerque
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Select Clients

ADP TotalSource Anheuser-Busch Companies Boehringer Ingelheim Burger King CVS/Caremark Corporation Exxon Mobil Corporation Hilton Hotels IBM Pfizer Inc Target Corporation Toys 'R Us

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Employment Law - Management
Jackson Lewis provides all labor related support and on a moment by moment reaction.
Lonn A. Trost
New York Yankees
Litigation - Labor and Employment
We have found Jackson Lewis to be fair and reasonable in representing our organization in litigation. They weigh the pros and cons with us on proposed strategies and leverage this expertise in representing numerous for profit and nonprofit entities. We feel as though we are getting the attention and quality of service their biggest clients receive.
Katie Ray-Jones
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Employment Law - Management
The attorneys at Jackson Lewis are incredibly responsive and work with me as a partner to find solutions that fit my company's needs.
 
Employment Law - Management
As an in-house counsel that manages a multi-state business, Jackson Lewis has not only met my every expectation for expert support and counsel across the country, it set the bar for the other non-employment firms with which I work.
 
Employment Law - Management
Jackson Lewis has excellent, talented attorneys who "get" it. They are my go-to firm for tough issues.
 
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Jackson Lewis knows how to win at trial, but also knows how to win before spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to get there.
 

Rankings

National

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Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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National Ranking
Labor Law - Management
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National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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National Ranking
Employment Law - Management
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Immigration Law
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Sports Law
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National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Regional

Albany

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Albany
Employment Law - Management
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Albany
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Albany
Labor Law - Management

Albuquerque

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Albuquerque
Labor Law - Management
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2
Albuquerque
Employment Law - Management
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2
Albuquerque
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Atlanta

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Atlanta
Employment Law - Management
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Atlanta
Labor Law - Management
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Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Atlanta
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Austin

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Austin
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Baltimore

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Baltimore
Employment Law - Management
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Baltimore
Labor Law - Management
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Baltimore
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Baltimore
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Birmingham

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Birmingham
Employment Law - Management
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Birmingham
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Birmingham
Labor Law - Management
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Birmingham
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Boston

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Boston
Employment Law - Management
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Boston
Labor Law - Management
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Boston
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Boston
Sports Law
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Boston
Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Charlotte

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Charlotte
Employment Law - Management
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Charlotte
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Charlotte
Labor Law - Management

Chicago

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Chicago
Employment Law - Management

Cincinnati

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Cincinnati
Employment Law - Management
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Cincinnati
Labor Law - Management
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Cincinnati
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Cleveland

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Cleveland
Employment Law - Management
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Cleveland
Labor Law - Management
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Cleveland
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Colorado

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Colorado
Employment Law - Management
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Colorado
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Dallas/Fort Worth

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Dallas/Fort Worth
Employment Law - Management
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Labor Law - Management
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Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Dayton

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Dayton
Employment Law - Management
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2
Dayton
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Detroit

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Detroit
Employment Law - Management
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Detroit
Labor Law - Management
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Detroit
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Detroit
Immigration Law

Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids
Labor Law - Management

Greenville

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Greenville
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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Greenville
Employment Law - Management
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Greenville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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3
Greenville
Tax Law

Hartford

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Hartford
Employment Law - Management
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Hartford
Labor Law - Management
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Hartford
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Houston

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Houston
Employment Law - Management
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Houston
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Indianapolis

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Indianapolis
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Indianapolis
Employment Law - Management
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Indianapolis
Labor Law - Management

Jacksonville

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Jacksonville
Employment Law - Management
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Jacksonville
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Kansas City-KS

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Kansas City-KS
Employment Law - Management
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Kansas City-KS
Labor Law - Management
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Kansas City-KS
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Kansas City-KS
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Las Vegas

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Las Vegas
Employment Law - Management
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Las Vegas
Labor Law - Management
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Las Vegas
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Long Island

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Long Island
Employment Law - Management
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Long Island
Labor Law - Management
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Long Island
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Los Angeles

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Los Angeles
Employment Law - Management
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Los Angeles
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Madison

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Madison
Employment Law - Management
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Madison
Labor Law - Management
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Madison
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Manchester

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Manchester
Employment Law - Management
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Manchester
Labor Law - Management
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1
Manchester
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Miami

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Miami
Employment Law - Management
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Miami
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Miami
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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3
Miami
Labor Law - Management

Minneapolis

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Minneapolis
Employment Law - Management
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Minneapolis
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Nashville

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Nashville
Employment Law - Management
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Nashville
Litigation - Labor and Employment

New Jersey

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New Jersey
Employment Law - Management
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New Jersey
Labor Law - Management
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New Jersey
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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New Jersey
Privacy and Data Security Law
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New Jersey
Commercial Litigation

New Orleans

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New Orleans
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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New Orleans
Employment Law - Management
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New Orleans
Labor Law - Management
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New Orleans
Litigation - ERISA
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New Orleans
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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New Orleans
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

New York City

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New York City
Employment Law - Management
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New York City
Labor Law - Management
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New York City
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Norfolk

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Norfolk
Employment Law - Management

Omaha

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Omaha
Employment Law - Management
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Omaha
Immigration Law
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Omaha
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Omaha
Labor Law - Management

Orange County

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Orange County
Employment Law - Management
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Orange County
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Orange County
Labor Law - Management

Orlando

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Orlando
Employment Law - Management
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Orlando
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Orlando
Labor Law - Management

Philadelphia

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Philadelphia
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Philadelphia
Employment Law - Management
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Philadelphia
Labor Law - Management
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Philadelphia
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Phoenix

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Phoenix
Employment Law - Management
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Phoenix
Labor Law - Management
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Phoenix
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Pittsburgh
Employment Law - Management

Portland-OR

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Portland-OR
Employment Law - Management
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Portland-OR
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Raleigh

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Raleigh
Employment Law - Management
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Raleigh
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Raleigh
Immigration Law
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Raleigh
Labor Law - Management

Richmond

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2
Richmond
Employment Law - Management
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Richmond
Labor Law - Management
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Richmond
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Sacramento

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Sacramento
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Sacramento
Employment Law - Management
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Sacramento
Labor Law - Management

San Diego

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San Diego
Litigation - Labor and Employment

San Francisco

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San Francisco
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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San Francisco
Employment Law - Management
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San Francisco
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Seattle

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Seattle
Employment Law - Management
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Seattle
Labor Law - Management
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Seattle
Litigation - Labor and Employment

St. Louis

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St. Louis
Employment Law - Management
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St. Louis
Labor Law - Management
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St. Louis
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Tampa

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Tampa
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Tampa
Employment Law - Management

Utah

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Utah
Employment Law - Management
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Utah
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Utah
Labor Law - Management

Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.
Employment Law - Management
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Washington, D.C.
Immigration Law
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Washington, D.C.
Labor Law - Management
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Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment

White Plains

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White Plains
Employment Law - Management
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White Plains
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Jackson Lewis PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 13 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mediation
  • Sports Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Jackson Lewis PC proudly has 298 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Awards

Jackson Lewis PC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Jackson Lewis PC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Jackson Lewis PC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Women in Law Empowerment Forum Gold Standard Certification
Legal 500: Ranked in Workplace and Employment Counseling
BTI Brand Elite: Client Perceptions of the Best-Branded Law Firms 2013: Jackson Lewis top 5%
Legal 500: Ranked in Labor and Employment Litigation
Legal 500: Ranked in Labor/Management Relations (Band Two)
BTI Litigation Outlook Employment Litigation "Standout" and "Powerhouse"
International Legal Technology Association: Innovative Law Firm of the Year

Offices & Contacts

New York, NY
Kansas City, MO
The Cosby Building
107 West Ninth Street, Second Floor
Kansas City, MO 64105
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Birmingham, AL
Synovus Center, Suite 870
800 Shades Creek Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
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Phoenix, AZ
2111 East Highland Avenue, Suite B-250
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Irvine, CA
200 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 500
Irvine, CA 92618
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Los Angeles, CA
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Riverside, CA
3390 University Avenue, Suite 110
Riverside, CA 92501
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Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
160 West Santa Clara Street, Suite 400
San Jose, CA 95113
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Denver, CO
950 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2600
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Hartford, CT
90 State House Square, Eighth Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
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Jacksonville, FL
Miami, FL
One Biscayne Tower, Suite 3500
Two South Biscayne Boulevard
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Orlando, FL
390 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1285
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Tampa, FL
Wells Fargo Center, Suite 2200
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Atlanta, GA
171 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 1200
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Chicago, IL
150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60601
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Indianapolis, IN
211 North Penssylvania Street, Suite 1700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Overland Park, KS
7101 College Boulevard, Suite 1200
Overland Park, KS 66210
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New Orleans, LA
Baltimore, MD
2800 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21209
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Boston, MA
Belmont, MI
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Minneapolis, MN
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 3500
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St. Louis, MO
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Omaha, NE
10050 Regency Circle, Suite 400
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Las Vegas, NV
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Portsmouth, NH
100 International Drive, Suite 363
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Berkeley Heights, NJ
Tinton Falls, NJ
Albuquerque, NM
Albany, NY
Melville, NY
58 South Service Road, Suite 250
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White Plains, NY
Charlotte, NC
BB&T Center, Suite 1550
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Charlotte, NC 28202
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Raleigh, NC
Cincinnati, OH
PNC Center, 26th Floor
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Cleveland, OH
Park Center Plaza I, Suite 400
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Dayton, OH
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Portland, OR
200 Southwest Market Street, Suite 540
Portland, OR 97201
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Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Liberty Center, Suite 1000
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Providence, RI
127 Dorrance Street, Fourth Floor
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Greenville, SC
Rapid City, SD
909 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 101
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Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
500 North Akard Street, Suite 2500
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Houston, TX
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Reston, VA
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Richmond, VA 23219
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Madison, WI
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Madison, WI 53703
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Milwaukee, WI
330 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 560
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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San Juan, PR
American International Plaza, Suite 404
250 Muñoz Rivera Avenue
San Juan 00918
Puerto Rico
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