Wesley C. Redmond

Wesley C. Redmond

Litigation - Labor and Employment

4.0 (1 reviews)
Birmingham, Alabama
40+ years experience
FordHarrison
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420 Twentieth Street North, Suite 2560, Birmingham, AL 35203
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With more than 25 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, Wesley Redmond has a unique approach to litigation and particular experience representing retail clients and religious institutions.Wesley regularly represents clients in state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies and he counsels them in complying with the many federal and state employment and labor laws. His litigation approach is to test as early as possible the validity of claims made by employees before costly discovery begins, which results in significant cost savings for his clients.Wesley has a unique understanding of the issues facing retailers. He worked his way through college at a local retailer that became a well-known and respected regional brand. After returning to Birmingham from law school in Washington, D.C., he had the privilege of representing that retailer and several others in employment matters. He also understands the concerns of religious institutions. Growing up a minister's son, and with two brothers who are ministers, Wesley has represented various churches, temples, and religious organizations and institutions in employee-related matters. In both litigation and counseling, Wesley has represented clients from a number of other industries as well, including the restaurant and service industries, real estate, manufacturing, transportation, construction, computer, health care, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.In litigation, Wesley’s experience covers the spectrum of employment suits, from defending employers against allegations of discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, wrongful discharge and violations of wage and hour laws, to handling cases under the ADA, FLSA, FCRA, ERISA, FMLA, and various retaliatory discharge statutes. He also represents employers in matters involving covenants not to compete, trade secrets, and employment contracts. Recently, he has been involved in various class and collective actions alleging wage and hour and other violations. His early legal experience included a law school clerkship that exposed him to an employment discrimination case before the United States Supreme Court, and, in a separate matter, what was the largest employment discrimination class action ever filed at that time.Wesley's experience is not limited solely to defense. He provides advice and counsel to clients on how to minimize potential liability under state and federal employment laws, including in connection with mass layoffs and reductions in force, and presents harassment and discrimination, diversity, and wage and hour training for clients. He advises companies concerning employment policies and procedures, employee handbooks, confidentiality agreements, and severance and release agreements.www.fordharrison.com/WesleyRedmond With more than 25 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, Wesley Redmond has a unique approach to litigation and particular experience representing retail clients and religious institutions.Wesley regularly represents clients in state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies and he counsels them in complying with the many federal and state employment and labor laws. His litigation approach is to test as early as possible the validity of claims made by employees before costly discovery begins, which results in significant cost savings for his clients.Wesley has a unique understanding of the issues facing retailers. He worked his way through college at a local retailer that became a well-known and respected regional brand. After returning to Birmingham from law school in Washington, D.C., he had the privilege of representing that retailer and several others in employment matters. He also understands the concerns of religious institutions. Growing up a minister's son, and with two brothers who are ministers, Wesley has represented various churches, temples, and religious organizations and institutions in employee-related matters. In both litigation and counseling, Wesley has represented clients from a number of other industries as well, including the restaurant and service industries, real estate, manufacturing, transportation, construction, computer, health care, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.In litigation, Wesley’s experience covers the spectrum of employment suits, from defending employers against allegations of discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, wrongful discharge and violations of wage and hour laws, to handling cases under the ADA, FLSA, FCRA, ERISA, FMLA, and various retaliatory discharge statutes. He also represents employers in matters involving covenants not to compete, trade secrets, and employment contracts. Recently, he has been involved in various class and collective actions alleging wage and hour and other violations. His early legal experience included a law school clerkship that exposed him to an employment discrimination case before the United States Supreme Court, and, in a separate matter, what was the largest employment discrimination class action ever filed at that time.Wesley's experience is not limited solely to defense. He provides advice and counsel to clients on how to minimize potential liability under state and federal employment laws, including in connection with mass layoffs and reductions in force, and presents harassment and discrimination, diversity, and wage and hour training for clients. He advises companies concerning employment policies and procedures, employee handbooks, confidentiality agreements, and severance and release agreements.www.fordharrison.com/WesleyRedmond With more than 25 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, Wesley Redmond has a unique approach to litigation and particular experience representing retail clients and religious institutions.Wesley regularly represents clients in state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies and he counsels them in complying with the many federal and state employment and labor laws. His litigation approach is to test as early as possible the validity of claims made by employees before costly discovery begins, which results in significant cost savings for his clients.Wesley has a unique understanding of the issues facing retailers. He worked his way through college at a local retailer that became a well-known and respected regional brand. After returning to Birmingham from law school in Washington, D.C., he had the privilege of representing that retailer and several others in employment matters. He also understands the concerns of religious institutions. Recently, he has been involved in various class and collective actions alleging wage and hour and other violations. His early legal experience included a law school clerkship that exposed him to an employment discrimination case before the United States Supreme Court, and, in a separate matter, what was the largest employment discrimination class action ever filed at that time.Wesley's experience is not limited solely to defense. He provides advice and counsel to clients on how to minimize potential liability under state and federal employment laws, including in connection with mass layoffs and reductions in force, and presents harassment and discrimination, diversity, and wage and hour training for clients. He advises companies concerning employment policies and procedures, employee handbooks, confidentiality agreements, and severance and release agreements. www.fordharrison.com/WesleyRedmond

Practice Areas

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Practice Area: Employment Law - Management

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1985

Reviews

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Timothy Allen

2 weeks ago

A seasoned advocate for complex employment matters

Our organization, a regional retail chain, faced a challenging wrongful termination lawsuit that threatened significant liability and reputational damage. We engaged Wesley Redmond based on his long-standing reputation in Birmingham's legal community and his specific recognition in employment law management. With over 25 years of deep experience in labor and employment, Mr. Redmond immediately demonstrated a nuanced understanding of the retail sector's unique pressures. His strategic approach was not purely combative; he adeptly navigated pre-trial negotiations, leveraging his extensive litigation background to frame our position powerfully, which ultimately led to a favorable settlement. His advice was always practical and grounded in decades of real-world experience. The only minor critique would be that during the initial information-gathering phase, response times from his support staff could occasionally lag, though Mr. Redmond himself was always accessible for critical matters. His work protecting religious institutions also informed a respectful and thorough handling of our internal policies. We felt represented by a true expert.

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