W. Thomas Siler Jr.

Since 1983, Tommy Siler has concentrated his practice in the representation of management in labor and employment law matters, and in the defense of civil rights issues. His practice includes multiple party or class action matters involving a wide array of employment issues. In over 30 years of practice, Mr. Siler has maintained an active trial practice including numerous jury trials in the Federal Court system and numerous arbitrations regarding the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. He has represented employers in Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA and ERISA cases, as well as cases involving the NLRA and LMRA. He also has litigated a variety of cases arising under the United States Constitution. In addition to an active litigation practice, he also manages union campaigns, conducts contract negotiations, represents companies before the NLRB and handles the administration of collective bargaining issues, including grievance and arbitration matters.

Mr. Siler is the managing partner of the Jackson office and the regional practice coordinator of the firm’s labor and employment group.