Metzger Lazarek and Plumb LLC is a boutique labor and employment law firm exclusively representing management clients in Connecticut. Specializing in providing first-rate, responsive legal services in a cost-effective manner, the firm stands out for its personalized approach and deep expertise in state and federal employment regulations.
Each attorney at the firm brings at least 20 to 30 years of experience practicing labor and employment law in Connecticut, offering clients seasoned guidance without the high overhead of larger firms. They focus on building long-term partnerships with employers, providing practical, tailored solutions to workplace challenges, and maintaining strong credibility with adversaries, government agencies, and arbitrators.
Services Offered
- Labor relations and collective bargaining
- Contract negotiation and administration
- Interest and grievance arbitration
- Defense of wrongful discharge and employment-related torts
- FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and workers’ compensation compliance
- State and federal wage and hour compliance
- Defense of discrimination claims
- Union election campaigns and NLRB proceedings
- Personnel policy review and administration
- Non-competition and trade secret protection
- Litigation strategy and defense in state and federal courts
- Strike consultation and union avoidance
- Affirmative action obligations counseling
- Personnel and pay evaluation
The firm serves employers across both public and private sectors in Connecticut, with particular experience in municipal and complex labor matters. Attorneys are admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts and are active in professional organizations including the Connecticut Bar Association and Connecticut Public Employer Labor Relations Association.
