Practice Expertise
- Labor and Employment
- Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Areas of Practice
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Labor and Employment
- Litigation
Profile
Craig Oliver’s practice focuses exclusively on labor relations and employment law on behalf of employers and management. His practice regularly includes Title VII and other employment discrimination litigation, FLSA and state wage and hour litigation, trade secrets and non-competition disputes, collective bargaining issues, and alternative dispute resolution. Craig’s recent experience includes obtaining dismissals of lawsuits alleging race discrimination, gender and pregnancy discrimination, retaliatory discharge, and FMLA violations, prosecuting and defending claims of unfair competition on behalf of companies, and defending FLSA collective action cases.
In addition to his litigation and labor relations practice, Craig counsels employers on the myriad of employment issues that arise in the workplace. He has conducted investigations for employers in response to sexual harassment and other complaints made by employees, drafted and negotiated employment contracts on behalf of employers, and represented employers during the course of OFCCP, Department of Labor, and other government audits.
Court Admissions
In addition to his litigation and labor relations practice, Craig counsels employers on the myriad of employment issues that arise in the workplace. He has conducted investigations for employers in response to sexual harassment and other complaints made by employees, drafted and negotiated employment contracts on behalf of employers, and represented employers during the course of OFCCP, Department of Labor, and other government audits.
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 1994
Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- United States District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
- United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 1994, cum laude
- Duke University, B.A., 1991, Phi Beta Kappa
Areas of Practice
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Labor and Employment
- Litigation
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Craig handles employment and non-competition litigation across the country. He has recently handled cases in Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. He has also represented employers in union matters across the country, including in Tennessee, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Craig represents clients in numerous industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, professional staffing, insurance, and transportation, as well as various religious organizations.
Craig handles employment and non-competition litigation across the country. He has recently handled cases in Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Colorado, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. He has also represented employers in union matters across the country, including in Tennessee, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Craig represents clients in numerous industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, professional staffing, insurance, and transportation, as well as various religious organizations.
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