Craig M. Brooks

Craig M. Brooks

Employment Law - Individuals

5.0 (1 reviews)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
45+ years experience
Houston Harbaugh PC
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Three Gateway Center, 22nd Floor, 401 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Bio

An employment and labor attorney, Craig M. Brooks primarily represents management, providing advice on how to handle employee issues and actions, as well as defending or pursuing claims in court and before government agencies on matters including employment discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, sexual and other harassment investigations and claims, Family and Medical Leave Act, wrongful discharge, labor/union matters, restrictive covenants, affirmative action programs, defamation, and privacy. Craig also represents individuals with advice and pursuing claims arising out of their employment.Craig has significant experience representing management on union issues, including advice and counseling on as well as handling matters such as labor arbitrations and grievances, unfair labor practice charges and other NLRB proceedings, union collective bargaining agreement negotiations, union representation cases (e.g., elections, unit clarification proceedings, decertifications), court suits over labor issues, and proper practices in developing/maintaining employer represented workforces.In addition to Craig having a successful track record representing clients when claims arise, he is focused on working with clients on best practices to prevent employment problems and achieve organizational goals. He has appeared extensively before government employment practice agencies, including the EEOC, PHRC, NLRB, DOL, OFCCP, OSHA, Pa. L&I, among others. An important part of Craig’s practice is conducting training of managers and supervisors so they can minimize legal claims and better utilize human resources department staff to achieve their business goals. An employment and labor attorney, Craig M. Brooks primarily represents management, providing advice on how to handle employee issues and actions, as well as defending or pursuing claims in court and before government agencies on matters including employment discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, sexual and other harassment investigations and claims, Family and Medical Leave Act, wrongful discharge, labor/union matters, restrictive covenants, affirmative action programs, defamation, and privacy. Craig also represents individuals with advice and pursuing claims arising out of their employment. Craig has significant experience representing management on union issues, including advice and counseling on as well as handling matters such as labor arbitrations and grievances, unfair labor practice charges and other NLRB proceedings, union collective bargaining agreement negotiations, union representation cases (e.g., elections, unit clarification proceedings, decertifications), court suits over labor issues, and proper practices in developing/maintaining employer represented workforces. In addition to Craig having a successful track record representing clients when claims arise, he is focused on working with clients on best practices to prevent employment problems and achieve organizational goals. He has appeared extensively before government employment practice agencies, including the EEOC, PHRC, NLRB, DOL, OFCCP, OSHA, Pa. L&I, among others. An important part of Craig’s practice is conducting training of managers and supervisors so they can minimize legal claims and better utilize human resources department staff to achieve their business goals.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Individuals

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Employment Law - Individuals
  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Labor Law - Management
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Special Focus: COVID-19
  • AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating System
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - 2017, 2018

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

  • Duke University, J.D., graduated 1980
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.S.

Reviews

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William Cox

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who guided us through a complex employee termination

Our mid-sized manufacturing company faced a difficult situation with a senior manager whose performance had severely declined. We needed to terminate the employment but were deeply concerned about potential legal retaliation given the employee's history. From our first consultation, Craig Brooks demonstrated the profound depth of his 45 years in employment law. He didn't just give us legal advice; he provided a strategic roadmap. He meticulously walked our HR team through every step, from documenting the performance issues to conducting the final meeting, ensuring we were protected at each turn. His dual recognition in both management and individual employment law was evident—he anticipated every argument the other side might make. When a wrongful termination claim was inevitably filed, Craig and his team at Houston Harbaugh were prepared. His defense was so thorough and grounded in Pennsylvania precedent that the matter was resolved favorably for us without ever needing a protracted court battle. Craig is more than an attorney; he is a true counselor. His guidance is pragmatic, his communication clear, and his expertise, honed over four decades, is invaluable. We have immense confidence in his counsel.

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