AREAS OF PRACTICE

Employment Law: Management Representation

“Today’s employers lead a better educated and more sophisticated workforce. The most effective organizations understand that their people value quality of life as much as compensation—and they build cultures of inclusion that reduce turnover and increase overall performance.”

Rod Stephens, Founder & Managing Principal

Your Business Deserves Counsel That Thinks Ahead

Employment law doesn’t stand still, and neither should your approach to it. Between federal regulations, state statutes, county ordinances, and municipal rules—plus the court decisions that reshape all of them—keeping your organization compliant and protected is a moving target.

That’s where Synergistic Law comes in. We serve as a trusted legal resource for employers who want more than reactive advice. Our focus is on helping you understand the legal landscape before it becomes a problem, so you can run your business with confidence and make informed decisions about your workforce.

With over 40 years of experience representing management, we’ve seen how employment disputes affect businesses—not just the legal fees, but the disruption to operations, the toll on morale, the time spent on depositions and document production instead of running your company. Our goal is to help you avoid those situations in the first place.

How We Work With You

We believe the most valuable legal counsel happens long before a complaint is filed. That’s why our practice is built around equipping you with the tools, policies, and knowledge to stay ahead of risk.

Proactive Compliance and Risk Prevention

  • Employment handbook and policy review to ensure your documents reflect current law and best practices

  • Workplace sexual harassment training for managers and staff

  • Workplace investigations conducted thoroughly and impartially

  • Timely legal updates that explain how new decisions and regulations affect your business

  • Training on contemporary workplace issues, including accommodation, leave management, and termination best practices

Employment Agreements and Transactional Services

  • Employment contracts, including executive compensation agreements

  • Severance agreements

  • Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements

  • Trade secrets and confidentiality agreements

  • Workplace dispute resolution strategies and mediation

Defense and Dispute Resolution

When a claim does arise, you need counsel that’s prepared. We handle the full range of employment disputes, including:

  • Sexual harassment claims

  • Discrimination claims (gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, veteran status)

  • Retaliation and wrongful discharge claims

  • Wage and hour disputes

  • USERRA matters

  • Uniform Trade Secrets Act claims

We’re experienced in all forms of alternative dispute resolution and place real value on early claim resolution. That said, we prepare every case as though it’s headed to trial—because sometimes it is, and you deserve a team that’s ready.

Is Synergistic Law the Right Fit for Your Organization?

Choosing legal counsel is a significant decision. The right firm doesn’t just respond when things go wrong—it helps you build the kind of workplace where problems are less likely to arise. Here are a few questions worth considering:

  • Do you want a legal partner who takes the time to understand your business, your industry, and your workforce—not just your legal issue?

  • Are you looking for counsel that emphasizes prevention and compliance, not just litigation?

  • Do you value clear, upfront conversations about legal costs and billing options?

  • Is it important to you that your attorney stays current on employment law trends and proactively keeps you informed?

  • Would you benefit from a firm that offers training, policy review, and investigations—not just courtroom representation?

  • Do you want a long-term relationship with a legal team that understands your organization’s history and goals?


If those priorities sound like yours, we should talk.

Call us at 253-863-2525 to schedule a conversation about how Synergistic Law can support your organization—today and as your business grows.