Leon Harmon practices primarily in the areas of employment, environmental and OSHA law.
Mr. Harmon has experience in air, water and hazardous waste permitting, compliance matters, super-fund cases and environmental considerations in business transactions. Mr. Harmon also has experience in the areas of OSHA and labor and employment law, representing management in matters before the National Labor Relations Board, discrimination cases and wrongful discharge claims.
A native of Lexington, SC, Mr. Harmon is an honors graduate of Clemson University in chemical engineering and a Licensed Professional Engineer.
Mr. Harmon is involved in a number of community and professional activities.
Career Highlights
· Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law since 2008
· Law Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1983-1984
· Licensed Professional Engineer - South Carolina, 1990
News
62 Attorneys Named to the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 62 of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers®.
Fifty-nine Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®; Five Practice Areas Listed Among Top in the Carolinas
Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 59 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®.
Judge praises PCB removal work along Twelve Mile
The December 9, 2009 edition of The Greenville News features an article entitled "Judge praises PCB removal work along Twelve Mile." Nexsen Pruet attorneys Billy Wilkins and Leon Harmon were appointed special receivers to oversee the project.
Fifty-eight Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®
Fifty-eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
"Judge steps up cleanup of PCBs"
An article in The Greenville News entitled "Judge steps up cleanup of PCBs" details how two Nexsen Pruet attorneys will oversee the removal of dams and PCB-contaminated sediment in Twelve Mile River.
Nexsen Pruet to Sponsor 6th Annual Innoventure Conferences
When entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, educators, and business leaders gather for the 6th annual InnoVenture Conference in Greenville, they'll have the full support of Nexsen Pruet. The law firm is a founding sponsor of the event, which brings together global thought leaders from the corporate, technology, and higher education worlds in a day-long event scheduled for March 24 at the Carolina First Center.
Nexsen Pruet Moves into New Office Space in Greenville
Nexsen Pruet has moved into new office space in Greenville.
"Please re-lease me: Upstate office glut looms"
The October 27, 2008 edition of GSA Business features a story about Nexsen Pruet's upcoming move and the amount of vacant office space in the Greenville area.
Nexsen Pruet Creates Distressed Property and Workout Practice Group
The new group will provide clients the necessary resources, skills, and expertise needed to navigate issues that emerge during periods of economic and financial uncertainty.
45 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers
Columbia, SC - Forty-five Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The publication also ranks Nexsen Pruet #1 in eleven practice areas in South Carolina and three in North Carolina.
38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008"
Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 - including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.
Americans with Disabilities Act UPDATE - Employment Law Briefing Covers Recent Developments
Employers constantly struggle with how to apply important ADA requirements to day-to-day issues that arise in the workplace. Please join us for a free breakfast briefing for employers about recent developments under the ADA.
Publications
Recent Guidelines for Employers of Active Duty & Veteran Service Members
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued timely and relevant guidance for employers addressing protections afforded veterans under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Keep Your Ears Peeled: Employment Law Update on the FLSA's "Anti-retaliation" Provision
In this issue we describe and discuss a recent federal appeals court decision concluding that internal complaints about pay may be protected by the FLSA's anti-retaliation provision.
Employment Law Update: Romance in the Workplace: You, Me and our Employer?
As Valentine's Day approaches, here are some interesting facts for employers to consider.
Recent Ruling that Class Action Waivers are Illegal Shows NLRB Remains Active
On January 3, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that a class action waiver in a mandatory employment arbitration agreement is illegal.
I-9 Compliance: Avoiding Traps of New Federal Security Features
A redesigned federal document is leading to confusion as businesses try to comply with the I-9 requirement.
Employment Law Update - January 2012
As employers plan for 2012, the inherent risk posed by departing employees presents an opportunity to reevaluate measures used to protect confidential information and trade secrets from the high cost of misappropriation.
NLRB Delays Requirement for Employers to Post Pro-Union Notice
On August 25, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued regulations requiring virtually all employers to post a large notice to employees informing them of rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), particularly their right to unionize. Employers must post the notice beginning April 30th, 2012.
Employment Law Update - December 2011
The EEOC is processing a record number of charges and collecting record settlement amounts. It is pursuing an aggressive systemic enforcement program and focusing on hiring issues. In this edition we discuss what the EEOC is doing and some of the implications for employers.
2011 Employment and Labor Law - Final Exam Answer Key
Last week's final exam generated tremendous response from Nexsen Pruet clients and friends. Congratulations to our winners.
2011 Employment and Labor Law - Final Exam
It's time to test your knowledge of the current state of employment and labor law.
Pro-Union NLRB Presents Challenges to Employers: Employment Law Update - October 2011
Recent pro-union decisions and proposed rules by the NLRB pose challenges for employers.
Wrongful Discharge Claims Limit Employment At-Will Doctrine in North and South Carolina: Employment Law Update - September 2011 Supplemental
Employment in North and South Carolina is at-will, which generally means an employer can terminate an employee at any time without notice. However, both states have long-recognized exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine, including provisions that an employee cannot be discharged for reasons that contravene the "public policy" of the state.
Employment Law Update - August 2011 Supplemental
This edition is about a United States Supreme Court decision that illustrates the importance of using clear wording when drafting employee invention assignment agreements.
Employment Law Update - August 2011
South Carolina and North Carolina have passed state immigration laws mandating employment verification and imposing penalties for failure to comply.
Employment Law Update - July 2011
Employers are increasingly disciplining workers over misuse of social media. At issue in so-called "Facebook Firing" cases is whether terminating employees for making disparaging online posts, and having policies prohibiting such posts, violates federal labor law.
Employment Law Update - June 2011
This edition analyzes the EEOC's new final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.
Employment Law Update - October 2009
This edition focuses on the EEOC's recent publication that addresses waivers of discrimination claims in employee severance agreements; the EEOC reminds employers and employees about requirements for valid and enforceable releases, especially when the releases are for employees age 40 and older.
LightSwitch - Intellectual Property Law Bulletin
This edition contains the following articles:
- South Carolina and The Wind Energy Debate
- Virtual Mediation
- Damages in Patent Cases
- Liability Risks for Corporate Networking Websites
Employment Law Update - May 2009
This edition explains why many employers are seeking privileged legal compliance reviews of their compensation practices and documentation in the aftermath of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
Employment & Labor Law Desk Reference For The Carolinas
Employment Law Update - August 2006
U.S. Supreme Court Expands Anti-Retaliation Provision of Title VII
Employment Law Update - June 2006
Recent Decisions Highlight Importance Of Background Checks for Employers
CLIENT ALERT: 2005 Amendment Reduces Risks Associated with Redeveloping Brownfields
The South Carolina Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup Program now provides additional liability protection for developers of contaminated lands.
Will the new ergonomics standard effect your business?
Brownfields- What Are They and Are They Important?
The new "Brownfields" initiatives and other similar programs may provide certain property owners and purchasers some relief from potential liability.
Events
Sexual Harassment - Survival Tips and Myths: Employment Law Quarterly Breakfast Briefing
Webinar: Immigration Compliance & Enforcement Update
Quarterly Employment Law Breakfast Briefing - ADA Update - May 2006
Quarterly Employment Law Breakfast Briefing - January 2006
Civic & Professional Memberships
· South Carolina Bar