Edward F. Ed Harold

Edward F. Ed Harold

Employment Law - Management

0.0 (0 reviews)
New Orleans, Louisiana
33+ years experience
Fisher Phillips LLP
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Contact Information

504-529-3303
https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/people/edward-f-harold.html
201 Saint Charles Avenue, Suite 3710, New Orleans, LA 70170
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Bio

Ed Harold is the regional managing partner in the New Orleans office and chair of the firm's Retail Industry Practice Group. His practice is primarily devoted to employment litigation in both state and federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama and counseling employers to avoid litigation.Throughout his career, he has spent significant time and attention assisting employers in managing employee attendance and leave issues.As a result of this work, in 1999, Ed testified before the Subcommittee on Children and Families of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee of the United States Senate about the problems employers face in administering Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. Ed Harold is the regional managing partner in the New Orleans office and chair of the firm's Retail Industry Practice Group. His practice is primarily devoted to employment litigation in both state and federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama and counseling employers to avoid litigation.Throughout his career, he has spent significant time and attention assisting employers in managing employee attendance and leave issues.As a result of this work, in 1999, Ed testified before the Subcommittee on Children and Families of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee of the United States Senate about the problems employers face in administering Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. Ed Harold is the regional managing partner in the New Orleans office and chair of the firm's Retail Industry Practice Group. His practice is primarily devoted to employment litigation in both state and federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama and counseling employers to avoid litigation. Throughout his career, he has spent significant time and attention assisting employers in managing employee attendance and leave issues. As a result of this work, in 1999, Ed testified before the Subcommittee on Children and Families of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee of the United States Senate about the problems employers face in administering Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Louisiana

State Capital

Baton Rouge

Highest Court

Louisiana Supreme Court

Bar Association

Louisiana State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, New Orleans (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, New Orleans (2023)
  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Labor Law - Management
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Practice Area: Litigation - ERISA
  • Special Focus: COVID-19
  • Special Focus: Management

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1992
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