Laura J. Thalacker

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Laura J. Thalacker: Attorney with Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

I am a founding Member of Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., a Las Vegas-based employment law and business litigation firm.  My career as a lawyer spans over 27 years in Nevada, representing employers (management) in employment and labor law matters.    As a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, I view my clients' problems not just from a legal perspective, but also from a strategic business standpoint.  By emphasizing a proactive approach to human resources compliance, I help my clients avoid time-consuming and expensive litigation so they can stay focused on building and growing their businesses.  My human resources compliance practice includes drafting employment policies, contracts, and handbooks and advising employers located in Nevada, throughout the U.S. and worldwide on such matters as employee discipline and termination, reductions in force, workplace investigations, social media, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, the WARN Act, and enforcement of non-competes and non-disclosure agreements.  I also conduct workplace investigations and provide training for managers and employees on a variety of human resources issues including social media, harassment prevention, ADA and FMLA compliance.    When employment-related litigation arises, I ethically and vigorously defend my clients in a cost-effective and efficient manner.  At Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., we recognize that the clients' interests are paramount, and we listen closely to you to understand and help you achieve your litigation goals.  Our experience includes defending employers in cases alleging breach of contract, employment-related torts, violation of trade secret laws and non-competition agreements, and violations of federal and state statutes such as the FLSA, Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA and other employment laws.
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Labor and Employment Law
  • General Practice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Wartburg College, B.A., Political Science and Women's Studies, 1991; Wartburg College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1991
Law School Attended:
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Nevada; 1994, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Memberships:
State Bar of Nevada (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section; Former Chairperson, Publications Committee); American Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section).
ISLN:
900146853

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/02/12 in Employment Law

    Hard working, ethical, highly experienced attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 06/21/12 in Employment Law

    She is very competent and equally efficient in her approach to projets and assignments.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/21/12 in Employer Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/21/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/21/12 in Employment Discrimination

    I've had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Thalacker for over 16 years and always considered her to possess both exemplary legal ability and the highest of ethical standards. She is one of the better attorneys practicing in the Nevada market.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/21/12 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/13/12 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 06/13/12 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/13/12 in Employment Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/13/12 in Ecclesiastical Law

    I have known Laura Thalacker since I started practicing law in the fall of 1997. She is a consummate professional and one of the best employment attorneys in Las Vegas. She is a committed professional with the highest ethical standards.

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www.HartwellThalacker.com

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