Employment Law
About Employment Law
At TRS, we represent employees and employers in all aspects of employment law litigation. Whether you are facing a dispute involving wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, breach of employment contracts, EEOC claims, or enforcement of non-compete agreements, our firm provides experienced, strategic, and results-driven representation.
Our attorneys have extensive experience navigating both state and federal employment laws, including Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and North Carolina employment statutes. We are committed to achieving optimal results of our clients and have provided strategic counseling to private companies and insurance carriers and their insureds before state and federal courts, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the North Carolina Department of Labor and other state and local agencies and authorities.
Wrongful Termination and Constructive Discharge Claims
Discrimination and Harassment based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, and other protected classes
Retaliation and Whistleblower Protection Claims
Wage & Hour Disputes, including unpaid overtime and misclassification
Non-compete and Restrictive Covenant Enforcement or Defense
Employment Contract Disputes and Severance Negotiations
EEOC Investigations and Administrative Proceedings
Drafting Wills
Creating legally valid Wills that specify how a client’s assets will be distributed after death and can name guardians for minor children.
Establishing Trusts
Setting up revocable or irrevocable trusts to manage assets, protect privacy, provide for beneficiaries, and potentially minimize taxes or minimize probate.
Powers of Attorney
Preparing financial and health care powers of attorney, allowing clients to appoint trusted individuals to make decisions if they become incapacitated.
Assist with Designating Beneficiaries
Advising on beneficiary designations for accounts and policies to ensure they align with the overall estate plan while working with the client’s trusted financial advisor to see that the terms of the estate plan are in alignment with the beneficiary designations
Probate and Estate Administration
Guiding families through the probate process and assisting with estate or trust administration after a client’s death. We assist with all aspects of estate administration in any county in North Carolina.
Tax and Asset Protection Planning
Providing strategies to reduce estate and gift taxes, protect assets from creditors, and coordinate with financial advisors and tax advisors.
