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Maury Nicely concentrates his practice in the areas of employment litigation and labor law. He has addressed issues pertaining to all areas of labor and employment law in order to assist clients in preparing and maintaining employee records, making proactive decisions to prevent workplace issues from arising, and addressing formal complaints. He has prepared contractual agreements and documents associated with a broad range of employment decisions, including programs for alternative methods of dispute resolution (ADR) in the workplace. He has also defended employers against claims brought both in federal and state courts and in the collective bargaining process. Practice Groups Litigation Labor & Employment Education J.D., cum laude, University of Georgia, 1997 B.A., magna cum laude, Vanderbilt University, 1993 Representative Cases/Engagements Successfully defended international manufacturer in multi-plaintiff pregnancy discrimination lawsuit, obtaining summary judgment with respect to the majority of the plaintiffs' claims, and obtaining defense verdict on remaining allegations submitted to trial. Represents international bottling company in addressing day-to-day workplace issues and defending in litigation brought by current and/or former employees. Represents numerous small employers in developing workplace programs to avoid workplace issues, and to address employment concerns once they have arisen. Bar Admissions Georgia Tennessee Court Admissions Georgia State and Federal Courts Tennessee State and Federal Courts Professional Memberships Chattanooga Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Georgia Bar Association American Bar Association Federal Bar Association Presentations Mr. Nicely has presented client seminars on a variety of topics, including the Family and Medical Act (FMLA), Identity Theft, Drafting Employee Handbooks, Avoiding Employment Litigation, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and the creation of appropriate workplace policies and practices. Civic and Charitable Activities Past President of the Board of Directors of the Chattanooga Arts and Education Council President-Elect Board of Directors, Cornerstones, Inc., Chattanooga's historic preservation organization Member, McCallie School Alumni Council President, Vanderbilt University Alumni Chapter for Chattanooga Member Board of Directors, Chattanooga Regional History Museum Member, Leadership Council for the Trust for Public Land Other Professional Accomplishments Author of Chattanooga Walking Tour & Historic Guide, a guidebook to the downtown Chattanooga area. | 