Lynn Fontana, Attorney at Law - Durham, NC

Accomplished Employment Law and Civil Rights Representation in Durham

When career security, professional standing, or civil liberties are compromised by employer misconduct, retaining experienced legal advocacy is paramount. Lynn Fontana, Attorney at Law has provided steadfast representation for employees throughout Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and across North Carolina since 1991. Holding the highest Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent peer rating for legal competence and ethical standards, Lynn Fontana brings over three decades of focused courtroom litigation and dispute mediation skills to each case. If you need to hire an employment lawyer to challenge discrimination or negotiate a severance package, Ms. Fontana delivers resolute legal representation.

Trial-Tested Advocacy for Employee Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

Unlawful workplace practices inflict significant emotional stress and financial uncertainty. As one of North Carolina leading employment and labor lawyers, Lynn Fontana advocates for workers who have suffered unlawful treatment under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Clients seeking to find a wrongful termination attorney benefit from extensive litigation experience across key areas:

• Workplace discrimination lawyers advocacy: Representing professionals subjected to adverse employment actions based on race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, or national origin.
• Wrongful termination lawyers representation: Pursuing justice for employees terminated in violation of employment contracts, public policy exceptions, or whistleblowing activities.
• Harassment lawyers counsel: Assertively fighting sexual harassment, hostile work environments, and supervisory abuse in corporate, academic, and governmental settings.
• Retaliation and whistleblower actions: Defending workers who suffered pay cuts, demotions, or termination after reporting regulatory violations or safety hazards.

Executive Severance, Employment Contracts, and Certified Mediation

In addition to active courtroom litigation, Lynn Fontana is a certified mediator recognized by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission. Her extensive understanding of settlement dynamics allows her to deliver unmatched counsel in complex contract matters:

• Severance package negotiations: Reviewing and negotiating separation agreements for executives, university professors, and corporate employees to maximize severance pay, stock options, and reputation protections.
• Employment agreements and non-compete clauses: Advising professionals on covenants not to compete, non-solicitation restrictions, and intellectual property provisions.
• Certified mediation services: Facilitating neutral dispute resolution across complex civil litigation, employment conflicts, and commercial disagreements.

Why Professionals Choose Lynn Fontana, Attorney at Law

When selecting legal counsel for an employment dispute, proven courtroom credentials and individual dedication make the difference:

• Decades of trial experience: Practicing employment litigation in Durham since 1991, with admissions before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
• Consistent peer recognition: Selected annually to North Carolina Super Lawyers since 2009 and recognized continuously in Business North Carolina Legal Elite.
• Hands-on personal attention: When you retain Ms. Fontana, she works directly on your claim with direct communication via phone, email, and virtual consults, never handing your file to paralegals.
• Trusted by colleagues: Widely respected by opposing counsel and frequently recommended by law firm partners across the state for complex employment matters.

If you are facing an unjust workplace dismissal, discriminatory conduct, or require an in-depth review of a severance agreement in Durham, contact Lynn Fontana, Attorney at Law today to arrange a confidential consultation.