Hospitality Industry

The Hospitality Industry Practice Group includes attorneys who advise and represent many of the largest hotel and gaming companies in the country, along with dozens of resorts, restaurant chains, clubs, spas, wineries, and other members of the hospitality industry. These experienced attorneys help hospitality industry employers prevent legal problems by auditing payroll and personnel records to assure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, reviewing I-9 forms and procedures to assure compliance before a surprise government inspection, and training managers on effective techniques for hiring and firing employees, avoiding harassment claims and remaining union-free. In addition, hospitality employers benefit from our attorneys drafting and reviewing employee handbooks, planning and implementing union avoidance programs, and providing day-to-day advice and consultation on every aspect of labor, employment, employee benefits and immigration law.

Click the Brochure to the right for more information about the Hospitality Industry Practice Group.

Click here to read the Firm's monthly Hospitality Labor Letter.

NameTitleOfficePhoneContact
Craig R. Annunziata Regional Managing Partner Chicago / Tampa (312) 346-8061 vCard
Mitchell C. Baker Partner Portland (503) 242-4262 vCard
Clarence M. Belnavis Partner Portland (503) 242-4262 vCard
David A. Buchsbaum Partner Fort Lauderdale (954) 847-4730 vCard
Michael D. Carrouth Partner Columbia (803) 255-0000 vCard
Charles S. Caulkins Regional Managing Partner Fort Lauderdale (954) 847-4700 vCard
Myra K. Creighton Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4285 vCard
G. Daniel Ellzey Partner Columbia (803) 255-0000 vCard
Theresa M. Gallion Partner Tampa (813) 769-7500 vCard
Lonnie D. Giamela Partner Los Angeles / Irvine (213) 330-4454 vCard
Donald B. Harden Senior Counsel Atlanta (404) 240-4270 vCard
Edward F. Harold Partner New Orleans (504) 592-3801 vCard
Christopher C. Hoffman Regional Managing Partner San Diego (858) 597-9610 vCard
James R. Holland II Partner Kansas City (816) 842-8770 vCard
Karl R. Lindegren Partner Irvine / Los Angeles (949) 851-2424 vCard
C. F. W. Manning II Partner Columbia (803) 255-0000 vCard
Howard A. Mavity Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4204 vCard
John A. Mavros Associate Irvine (949) 798-2134 vCard
James J. McDonald Jr. Regional Managing Partner Irvine / Los Angeles (949) 851-2424 vCard
Claud L. (Tex) McIver Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4234 vCard
Michael S. Mitchell Partner New Orleans 504.529.3830 vCard
Jonathan P. Pearson Regional Managing Partner Columbia (803) 255-0000 vCard
Thomas P. Rebel Regional Managing Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4255 vCard
Mark J. Ricciardi Regional Managing Partner Las Vegas (702) 252-3131 vCard
Stephen J. Roppolo Regional Managing Partner Houston / San Antonio (713) 292-0150 vCard
Andria Lure Ryan Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4219 vCard
Anderson B. Scott Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4289 vCard
Jonathan Shapiro Regional Managing Partner New England / Boston (207) 774-6001 vCard
Steven A. Siegel Partner Fort Lauderdale (954) 847-4724 vCard
Kevin S. Simon Partner Chicago (312) 346-8061 vCard
David A. Strock Partner New England / Boston (207) 774-6001 vCard
Douglas R. Sullenberger Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4252 vCard
Jeffrey R. Thurrell Partner Irvine (949) 798-2102 vCard
J. Hagood Tighe Partner Columbia (803) 255-0000 vCard
James M. Walters Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4230 vCard
Alice Shelor Wang Associate San Francisco (415) 490-9013 vCard
C. R. Wright Partner Atlanta (404) 240-4263 vCard