Brett Adair

Brett Adair is a shareholder in Carr Allison's Birmingham, Alabama office and serves as Chair of the firm's Employment Litigation Practice Group. He represents employers throughout the United States in matters such as: discrimination and sexual harassment allegations, whistle-blower claims, employee benefit issues, employment tort and contract claims, wage and hour issues, OSHA investigations and contests, workers' compensation retaliation claims, non-compete agreement disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets claims and unfair competition claims. Brett counsels clients on numerous federal employment matters, including issues that arise under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as other employment issues that may arise from business mergers and acquisitions. Brett also counsels clients regarding executive employment contracts, drafting and enforce ability of non-compete and confidentiality agreements, preparing and reviewing employee handbooks and corporate employee discipline, drug and alcohol testing and wage and hour matters. Focusing on our clients' ever-changing business climate, Brett conducts training sessions for managers and supervisors to develop in them strong management fundamentals to improve employee morale and productivity, accomplish management objectives and ensure legal compliance. Brett has also served as a neutral third-party investigator following harassment and discrimination claims. Brett has represented employers in litigation and administrative proceedings in numerous states, including: Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Indiana, Iowa, Nevada, California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.