J. Greg Coulter is a principal attorney in the Phoenix office of Jackson Lewis P.C., specializing in comprehensive labor and employment law. With a distinguished career representing both private and public employers, he stands out for his extensive litigation experience and deep expertise in federal, state, and appellate court matters.
His practice is characterized by a proactive and preventive approach, offering day-to-day counseling and strategic advice to help employers navigate complex workplace regulations. He serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, energy, transportation, logistics, hospitality, and retail. A former captain in the U.S. Army Reserves and Arizona National Guard, Greg brings disciplined insight to his legal practice and has been consistently recognized by prestigious publications such as The Best Lawyers in America and Martindale-Hubbell for his professional excellence.
Services Offered
- Employment litigation in federal, state, and appellate courts
- Discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims
- Constitutional and due process claims
- Free speech and workplace safety issues
- State tort claims
- Title VII compliance and defense
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance
- 28 USC 1983 and 1981 claims
- Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act cases
- Arizona Civil Rights Act defense
- Surface Transportation Assistance Act compliance
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) wage and hour disputes
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) cases
- Representation before government agencies (EEOC, Arizona Civil Rights Division, DOJ, DOL)
- Preventive counseling and employment advice
- Handbook and personnel policy development
- Severance agreements and reductions in force
- Restrictive covenants and business planning
- Training on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and disability/leave issues
- Class actions and complex litigation
- Wage and hour compliance
- Workplace training programs
- Response to agency investigations
- Mass arbitration representation
Greg is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including Arizona, California, and Oklahoma, and before several federal district and appellate courts. He is an active member of numerous professional associations, including the Arizona State Bar Employment and Labor Law Section, which he formerly chaired, and regularly contributes to legal education through speaking engagements and published works.
