David J. Middlebrooks

Specialization

• Defense of employment litigation, including class claims
• Affirmative action planning and audit defense
• Wage and hour counseling
• Policy analysis and employment law training
• Collective bargaining and labor relations issues

About David's Practice

David J. Middlebrooks is a shareholder in the Birmingham office of Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C. He is a senior litigator who has tried jury verdict cases involving every aspect of the employment relationship. He has litigated cases involving claims of sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, disability, age, religion, race and sex discrimination, wage and hour, unfair labor practices, as well as cases involving claims of multiple chemical sensitivity, invasion of privacy, negligent supervision, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, and breach of contract.

David assists employers in problem prevention and legal analysis of complex employment issues. David also heads the firm's Affirmative Action compliance practice for clients covered by Executive Order 11246, providing plan drafting, mock audits, record-keeping training, and audit defense.

David is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given by other attorneys regarding legal ability and ethical standards. He has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading employment defense attorney.

Prior to practicing law, David worked in labor relations and human resources in the chemical and aluminum industry in Louisiana. During this time, he dealt with more than a dozen unions (including a lengthy strike), administered hourly and white collar compensation plans, and was responsible for executive and professional recruiting. He also taught employee relations courses at the University of Alabama.

Education

• University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1983
  - Order of the Coif
  - Editor, Alabama Law Review
• Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, M.B.A., 1973
• University of Alabama, B.S. (Employee Relations), 1971

Major Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Editor, Alabama Employment Law Letter (since 1990)
• Contributing Editor, Southeast Employment Law Letter
• Contributing Author, Alabama Employer's Desk Manual (since 1988)

Professional Recognition

• Received AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell
• Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as one of the leading employment law attorneys in Alabama
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2005-06)

Admitted to Practice

Alabama