Herrmann & Murphy, PLLC is a dedicated labor rights law firm specializing in employment law and serving clients across North Carolina and South Carolina. Founded by Sean Herrmann and Kevin Murphy, the firm stands out for its aggressive, high-quality legal representation focused exclusively on protecting employee rights in cases involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation.
The firm adopts a trial-ready approach, treating every case as if it will go to court to maximize negotiation leverage and ensure favorable outcomes. With extensive experience in federal and state trials, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, Herrmann & Murphy offers clients the combined expertise of both partners, who collaborate closely on each matter. They are particularly skilled in representing individuals facing complex workplace injustices, offering empathetic yet assertive advocacy rooted in deep knowledge of employment statutes and litigation strategy.
Services Offered
- Employment Discrimination (Age, Race, Religious, National Origin, Gender, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Pregnancy, Disability, Veteran, Equal Pay)
- Sexual Harassment & Assault
- Wage Theft & Violations
- Overtime Disputes
- Off-the-Clock Work Issues
- Independent Contractor Misclassification
- Whistleblower & Retaliation Claims
- False Claims Act/Qui Tam Cases
- Nuclear Safety Whistleblower Claims
- OSHA Violations
- Sarbanes-Oxley Claims
- Wage and Hour Retaliation
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Discharge
- FMLA & Other Leave (Family & Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, USERRA)
- Labor Rights
- Non-Competition & Trade Secrets Disputes
- Severance Agreements & Employment Agreements
- Executive Compensation Issues
The firm serves employees throughout North Carolina and South Carolina from offices in Charlotte and Greenville, focusing exclusively on plaintiff-side representation to ensure workers receive robust legal support against unlawful employer practices.
