Thomas M. J. Hathaway

Nationally known as a premier lawyer displaying “superb skills and an excellent trial demeanor” (“Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business”) Thomas M.J. Hathaway is of counsel in Clark Hill's Labor & Employment Practice Group where he advises and litigates on all aspects of public and private sector management and executives in labor and business litigation, including employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, trade secret and non-compete matters and counseling on business and personnel matters. He is a member of the Digital Risk Management (DRM) Team, where he assists clients in e-discovery, internet and social media issues, litigation and policies, and digital records audit matters. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Thomas was a founding partner and President of Brady Hathaway Brady & Bretz, P.C. (1989) and a Partner of Riley & Roumell, P.C. (1972-1989). 

Thomas has over 30 years experience drafting policies and contracts, advising and defending employers in a wide range of employment, corporate, business and admiralty litigation before state and federal trial and appellate courts and before numerous administrative tribunals, as well as advising clients on traditional labor matters, collective bargaining negotiations and interest arbitrations.

Honors

Thomas is “AV” rated, the highest rating available by Martindale-Hubbell Law Firm Directory.
Chambers USA : America ’s Leading Lawyers for Business lists Thomas as one of the top 20 Management employment lawyers in Michigan.
Thomas is recognized in "Best Lawyers in America".
Thomas was named as one "The Michigan Super Lawyers" by the Detroit News and the New York Times.
Who’s Who Legal: Management Labor & Employment has also recognized Thomas for his professional achievement in management labor and employment law in Michigan.