Michael D. Mike Carrouth

Michael D. Mike Carrouth

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)
Columbia, South Carolina
37+ years experience
Fisher Phillips LLP
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Mike Carrouth is a partner in the Columbia office. He is certified as a Specialist in Labor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court.Mike has represented clients in successfully responding to union organizing efforts in 30 states.This work includes successfully defending against multi-site and multi-state national organizing blitzes and card-check/neutrality campaigns. Mike also has represented clients in numerous litigation matters, including jury trials, involving Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title VII, breach of employment contract, and non-compete enforcement. He practices before state and federal courts, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and state and federal administrative agencies in the areas of union-related matters, employment litigation, discrimination cases, non-compete agreements, and wrongful discharge cases.Mike is a frequent speaker at seminars on labor and employment and litigation matters. He has written several articles, including "The Impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 on Employment Litigation" and "What the General Practitioner Should Know About Employer Liabilities in Conducting Job Interviews."Mike is “AV” Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected for inclusion in South Carolina Super Lawyers since 2008. He has been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2005 and in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007.He was selected by his peers to be one of Greater Columbia Business Monthly's Legal Elite in 2011 and 2013. Mike Carrouth is a partner in the Columbia office. He is certified as a Specialist in Labor Law by the South Carolina Supreme Court. Mike has represented clients in successfully responding to union organizing efforts in 30 states. This work includes successfully defending against multi-site and multi-state national organizing blitzes and card-check/neutrality campaigns. Mike also has represented clients in numerous litigation matters, including jury trials, involving Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title VII, breach of employment contract, and non-compete enforcement. He practices before state and federal courts, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and state and federal administrative agencies in the areas of union-related matters, employment litigation, discrimination cases, non-compete agreements, and wrongful discharge cases. Mike is a frequent speaker at seminars on labor and employment and litigation matters. He has written several articles, including "The Impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 on Employment Litigation" and "What the General Practitioner Should Know About Employer Liabilities in Conducting Job Interviews." Mike is “AV” Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected for inclusion in South Carolina Super Lawyers since 2008. He has been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2005 and in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007. He was selected by his peers to be one of Greater Columbia Business Monthly's Legal Elite in 2011 and 2013.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, Columbia, SC (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Columbia, SC (2021)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, Columbia, SC (2016)
  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Labor Law - Management
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Practice Area: Trade Secrets Law
  • Special Focus: Civil Rights
  • Special Focus: Covenants Not to Compete
  • Special Focus: COVID-19
  • Special Focus: Defense
  • Special Focus: Management
  • Special Focus: National Labor Relations Board
  • Special Focus: Title VII Litigation
  • Special Focus: Trade Secrets
  • Special Focus: Wrongful Discharge

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

  • The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1988
  • Wofford College, graduated 1985

Reviews

C

Christopher Wilson

2 weeks ago

An exceptional labor and employment attorney

Our company faced a complex union organizing campaign that threatened significant disruption. We engaged Mike Carrouth based on his long-standing reputation and certification as a Labor Law Specialist. His 37 years of experience were immediately evident. Mike provided clear, strategic counsel that was both legally sound and practical for our business operations. His guidance through the entire process was invaluable, leading to a successful resolution for our management team. His recent Lawyer of the Year recognition is well-deserved. We have immense confidence in his expertise.

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