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Susan Hughes Banning, Partner Attorney
Civil Litigation; Employment Law
Phone:617-557-9701
Web:http://www.hembar.com
Address: 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
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Law Firm:Hemenway & Barnes LLP
Lawyer:Susan Hughes Banning
Phone:617-557-9701
Fax:617-557-9701
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Civil Litigation; Employment Law
Bio:Practice Focus Susan Hughes Banning's practice covers a broad range of matters in the areas of civil litigation, dispute resolution, employment law and various compliance issues involving businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Susan has successfully represented clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and before administration agencies including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Department of Labor. Susan counsels employers on issues such as hiring and terminations, compliance with the laws regulating employment, privacy, employee discipline and retention, policy manuals, and employment agreements. She regularly conducts training sessions designed to improve management and to prevent litigation on topics including wage and hour claims, medical and disability leaves, and sexual harassment prevention and investigations. Representative Experience - Obtained a judgment from the Supreme Judicial Court approving the request of a museum for a reasonable deviation from a will to permit the museum to proceed with the construction of a new building - Successfully defended religious organizations in securing the dismissal of various employment claims on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction and the First Amendment - Obtaining summary judgment for an owner of a closely-held business in a dispute with his co-owner in a case involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of con
Admitted:1979, Massachusetts; U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
College:Vassar College, B.A., cum laude, 1974
Law School:Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1979
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Web:http://www.hembar.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Susan Hughes Banning, graduated from Vassar College, B.A., cum laude, 1974 Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1979, is now employed by Hemenway & Barnes LLP at 60 State Street Boston, MA 02109.Susan Hughes Banning is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Susan Hughes Banning as your lawyer, you should consider whether Susan Hughes Banning offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Susan Hughes Banning has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Susan Hughes Banning's office is located at Boston, MA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Susan Hughes Banning has been admitted in 1979, Massachusetts; U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. His or her practice areas include Civil Litigation; Employment Law.

Susan Hughes Banning's college and law school education includes Vassar College, B.A., cum laude, 1974, Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1979. Other biographical background includes Practice Focus Susan Hughes Banning's practice covers a broad range of matters in the areas of civil litigation, dispute resolution, employment law and various compliance issues involving businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Susan has successfully represented clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and before administration agencies including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Department of Labor. Susan counsels employers on issues such as hiring and terminations, compliance with the laws regulating employment, privacy, employee discipline and retention, policy manuals, and employment agreements. She regularly conducts training sessions designed to improve management and to prevent litigation on topics including wage and hour claims, medical and disability leaves, and sexual harassment prevention and investigations. Representative Experience - Obtained a judgment from the Supreme Judicial Court approving the request of a museum for a reasonable deviation from a will to permit the museum to proceed with the construction of a new building - Successfully defended religious organizations in securing the dismissal of various employment claims on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction and the First Amendment - Obtaining summary judgment for an owner of a closely-held business in a dispute with his co-owner in a case involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of con. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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