James P. Greene
Member
Jim Greene is a management-side labor and employment lawyer. Because he has been a constant presence with their organizations for so many years, he often provides a combination of foresight and institutional knowledge to help clients think and act strategically and remain competitive.
Jim’s background includes consulting, college-level teaching, and executive-level public sector leadership. He has negotiated and administered labor agreements for various clients, including colleges and universities, manufacturers, service firms, public utility cooperatives, healthcare providers, K-12 school systems, courts, cities, and counties. Besides traditional labor law, he also counsels clients in employment matters and represents them in workplace disputes and administrative proceedings.
“Today’s workplace is a far cry from even a few years ago. Employers concerned about revenues, right-sizing, and competition for talent have more obstacles to navigate than before. I enjoy working with them to solve those and other complex problems and safeguard their interests.”
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- University of Toledo, J.D.
- Michigan State University, M.L.I.R.
- University of Oregon, B.S.
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Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1982
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Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 1986
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1987
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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law - Management; Labor Law – Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2021-Present. Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC
- Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the area of Labor: Management Law by the Leading Lawyers Network, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
- Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® for Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation: Defense, Schools & Education
- Recipient of an AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
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- Labor Relations Consultant, Michigan Association for School Boards
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- Adjunct Professor, Lansing Community College
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- Principal, The Wyatt Company
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- Executive Director of Human Resources, Eastern Michigan University
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Areas of client focus
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