TGH Litigation LLC - Columbia, MO
TGH Litigation LLC is a premier Columbia, Missouri employment discrimination and civil rights litigation firm founded by former state prosecutors Joanna Trachtenberg and Andy Hirth, boasting over 80 years of combined trial experience protecting employee rights and constitutional liberties across Missouri.
Leading Employment Discrimination and Civil Rights Litigators in Missouri
Established in 2017 in Columbia, TGH Litigation LLC is a premier Missouri litigation boutique. Co-founded by partners Joanna Trachtenberg and Andy Hirth, former senior attorneys with the Missouri Attorney General's Office, the firm brings elite trial experience to plaintiffs. With over 80 years of collective litigation experience, the team takes on major corporations, public agencies, and universities in court.
Workplace injustice and civil rights violations carry severe personal costs. When you need a lawyer who commands courtroom respect and refuses to back down, TGH Litigation LLC delivers principled, aggressive advocacy.
Tenacious Workplace Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Advocacy
As dedicated employment and labor lawyers, the firm defends employees across Missouri against unlawful employer practices:
- Workplace Discrimination: Acting as workplace discrimination lawyers to hold employers liable for discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or religion.
- Wrongful Termination: Serving as wrongful termination lawyers when employees face unlawful discharge or retaliatory termination after asserting their rights.
- Workplace Harassment: Acting as harassment lawyers to combat hostile work environments and pervasive sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Severance Agreements: Advising executives and employees on employment agreements, non-compete covenants, and severance packages.
Title IX, Education Rights, and Higher Education Defense
Representing students and faculty across Missouri higher education institutions, the firm provides focused education advocacy:
- Title IX Proceedings: Guiding clients through Title IX administrative investigations, university hearings, and disciplinary appeals.
- Academic Disciplinary Battles: Defending professors and university personnel in promotion denials, tenure disputes, and employment grievances.
- Civil Rights Litigation: Litigating First Amendment, Equal Protection, and Due Process challenges in federal court.
Whistleblower Protection, Wage Disputes, and Commercial Litigation
The firm also acts as trusted business litigation lawyers, contract lawyers, and wage and hour lawyers:
- Whistleblower Retaliation: Defending employees who expose corporate fraud, safety issues, or healthcare misconduct against employer retaliation.
- Wage and Hour Claims: Litigating unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, and worker misclassification under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Commercial Contract Disputes: Handling complex business disputes, breach of contract claims, and commercial litigation.
Why Choose TGH Litigation LLC
Clients who find a lawyer through TGH Litigation LLC benefit from distinguished advocacy:
- Proven Trial Background: Extensive experience from the Missouri Attorney General's Office and major law firms.
- Recognized Distinction: Selected to Super Lawyers and ranked among the Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Columbia.
- Principled Representation: Focused attention on meritorious claims with a relentless commitment to achieving justice.
If you face unlawful treatment at work or civil rights violations, contact TGH Litigation LLC in Columbia today to consult an employment attorney and evaluate your case.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Downtown Columbia district, situated on North 8th Street, just half a block north of Walnut Street and the Boone County Courthouse.
Building Location
A historic five-story commercial office building built in 1919, highly recognizable as the Guitar Building. The historic brick property is located near popular dining spots such as Sycamore and El Fogón Veracruzano.
Parking Details
Convenient paid parking is available right across the street at the Eighth & Walnut Plaza Garage, and there are also numerous on-street metered parking spaces along North 8th Street and Walnut Street.
Public Transit
Served by Go COMO Gold Line and Orange Line; nearest stop is at 3 Gold/4 Orange.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the historic Guitar Building through the main front entrance on North 8th Street. Take either the stairs or the elevator to reach the second floor, where Suite 200 is located.