Comprehensive Employment Law Services
DeMoura|Smith’s attorneys have substantial experience and deep expertise, counseling and advocating for clients on Massachusetts employment law matters across a wide range of industries. This includes knowledge of federal, state and local laws that govern employee rights, workplace practices, restrictive covenants and employer obligations. Clients call on our attorneys to handle matters touching on virtually all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring; discrimination; harassment; wage and hour laws; employee benefits; protecting trade secrets; non-compete agreements; and termination practices.
We draft, review and negotiate employment contracts; employment handbooks and manuals; equity incentive plans and grants; termination and severance packages; confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements; and non-competition/non-solicitation agreements.
Our attorneys help clients proactively avoid workplace legal issues. We advise and counsel our clients on best practices; create compliance programs; conduct training for managers and employees; draft policies and procedures; and help address workplace issues before they escalate to lawsuits. Using our strategic negotiation skills, we help employers and employees resolve issues efficiently to minimize costs, reputational harm and business disruption.
Zealous Advocacy In and Out of Court
We are zealous advocates. Our attorneys deliver positive results in employment-related disputes in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and before the EEOC and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Our experience representing both employers and employees allows us to leverage a valuable “dual perspective” to maximize the likelihood of success for our clients.
Deep Understanding of Massachusetts Employment Laws
Our objective is to help you achieve the best possible result. While we explore and utilize alternative dispute methods like negotiation, mediation and arbitration, we are always ready to litigate for our employment clients. Our opponents know this: We have a well-earned reputation as skilled and experienced trial lawyers, unafraid to try cases.
We provide our clients with legal counseling, strategic advice and fierce advocacy for their employment matters. With a deep understanding of Massachusetts employment laws and extensive experience litigating cases, our team is well-equipped to handle your most complex employment law matters.
