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Perspective

Jul. 19, 2012

Employment law: being both the investigator and defense counsel

Factors to consider deciding whether to serve as both counsel and investigator for your client. By John F. Baum of Curiale Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP


By John F. Baum


As employment lawyers, we often perform multiple functions for our clients; some of us are the classic utility infielder. We represent them in litigation brought by a current or former employee. We help with transactional work, such as the creation of employment agreements, employee handbooks or nondisclosure agreements. We offer advice and counsel regarding personnel issues that range from performance reviews to coaching and counseling documentat...

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