JT works closely with businesses of all sizes on solutions to meet and resolve their workforce management challenges with the goal of avoiding or minimizing liability and costs.
JT brings a solutions-oriented approach to handling each client’s distinct employment matter. He counsels and trains employers to hire, manage, and (when necessary) fire employees in compliance with federal and state employment laws. He guides clients through wide-ranging employment disputes involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and other employment-related matters, including restrictive covenants, and wage-based claims. JT also frequently provides advice and counsel on independent contractor issues, non-compete agreements, reasonable accommodations, leaves of absence, employee handbooks and policies, and employment agreements for protecting business interests.
When disputes cannot be resolved through counseling and negotiation, JT effectively represents clients in state and federal courts and before federal and state administrative agencies. JT applies his knowledge of employment law and regulations to workplace counseling, responses to administrative charges, or litigation to help clients achieve their goals.
Before joining Holland & Hart, JT practiced employment law at a national labor and employment law firm in Las Vegas. After graduating from law school, JT served as a law clerk to Judge Timothy C. Williams and Judge T. Arthur Richie of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada, and as a judicial extern for Judge Cam Ferenbach of the US District Court, District of Nevada.