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Jeffrey A. Lehrer's Profile Image

Jeffrey A. Lehrer

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2020.
100 Dunbar Street, Suite 300 Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306
(864) 699-1100
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FordHarrison


Years In Practice

23


Phone Number (864) 699-1100

Jeffrey Lehrer is a partner in the law firm of Ford & Harrison LLP, which is one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States.  He has been practicing labor and employment law exclusively since 1999 and has represented a diverse group of employers throughout the southeast.  He works closely with clients to comply with constantly changing laws and shield their businesses from frivolous employment claims.  The most common employment issues Jeffrey defends are discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, and wage and hour and employee leave of absence related claims.

Jeff also protects clients' and their businesses from the theft of customers and confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information. He has extensive experience drafting, litigating, and advising clients about the use of non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality and trade secret agreements.

He has successfully represented employers in cases in state and federal courts throughout the southeast.  He regularly represents employers before administrative agencies such as Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state agencies, and the Department of Labor.   Jeff has defended several cases filed with the American Arbitration Association.

Jeff grew up in the restaurant business.  His father owned a McDonald's franchise for over 25 years, with as many as six stores, and Jeffrey worked closely with his father in this business prior to law school.  Jeff regularly represents employers in the restaurant industry and has a unique understanding of the legal pressures and concerns facing this industry.   He also has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, representing numerous hospitals, physicians, and long-term care facilities.  Jeff recently defended multiple hospitals in a case alleging anti-trust violations.

Jeff also serves as a public official in the capacity of a Fire Department Commissioner.

Representative Experience

- 2019 defense jury verdict for client in a federal court case alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

- Successfully defended an appeal to the United States Supreme Court on behalf of a long-term care facility.

- Obtained a victory for a large multi-state hospital group on a highly contested executive age discrimination claim before the federal district court and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

- Obtained a defense jury verdict for a large food distributor in an age discrimination and breach of contract case in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

- Obtained a defense jury verdict for a Fortune 500 employer in a race discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract case in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

- Obtained a defense jury verdict for a Fortune 500 employer in a disability discrimination and failure to accommodate case in U.S. District Court for the District of North Carolina.

- Successfully argued the reported case of Yashenko v. Harrah's NC  Casino Co., LLC,  446 F.3d 541 (4th Cir. 2006), before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.  This case established a significant defense for employers under the FMLA.  

- Won a $260,000 judgment for a client (one of the largest commercial printing groups in the United States) in a case it filed against its former management officials for their misconduct in leaving the client, soliciting the client’s customers, and starting a competitive business.  Jeffrey won this verdict despite the fact that there were no employment agreements restricting post-employment competition.  

- Successfully argued an issue of first impression to the South Carolina Supreme Court relating to the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act resulting in a significant reduction in an underlying trial verdict.  Mathis v. Brown & Brown, 698 S.E.2d 773 (S.C. 2010).

- Defeated class certification in South Carolina federal court on a race discrimination lawsuit involving three named plaintiffs and over 100 proposed class members in multiple states, which led to a favorable settlement.

- Won summary judgment for a Fortune 500 employer in four separate cases alleging discrimination by the same management official.

- Received summary judgment in state court on a wrongful termination lawsuit for one of the largest hospital groups in the United States.  

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreements
Business Management
Labor Law - Management
What is the scope of this lawyer's practice?
 
Litigation - Labor and Employment - 75%
 
Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreements - 25%
 
Business Management
 
Labor Law - Management
How is this lawyer compensated?
Fixed Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a flat fee.
Hourly
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.
Bar Admissions
South Carolina
Admitted in 1999
Organizations & Affiliations
Westview Fairforest Fire Department
Commissioner
Work Experience
Ford & Harrison
2005 - Current
Edward Ballard Law Firm
1999 - 2005
Education
University of South Carolina, Juris Doctor
Graduated 1999
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (864) 699-1100
100 Dunbar Street, Suite 300
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306
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