Colin Finnegan is a labor and employment attorney at Kutak Rock with experience in litigation and traditional labor matters. He zealously defends employers in claims involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Titles III and VII of the Civil Rights Act; Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA); Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska state discrimination laws; and other related claims. Mr. Finnegan's experience includes handling all aspects of litigation from the investigation phase through trial. He works with employers to create and implement a practical and effective strategy depending on the unique facts and circumstances of each case. In his practice, Mr. Finnegan also counsels clients in traditional labor matters, including union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice charges, and union awareness training. Using his extensive knowledge of state and federal labor and employment laws, he routinely counsels employers on hiring and firing, drug testing, employment policies and handbooks, and proactive strategies for litigation avoidance. Mr. Finnegan earned his B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University and his J.D. degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in California, Oregon, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska; and before the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western districts of Missouri; U.S. District Court, District of Kansas; U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska; and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado.
Colin Finnegan's Courses
["Iowa CLE: 5","Nebraska CLE: 5"]
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