Monte Hurst

Monte is an experienced and accomplished trial attorney focusing on employment and business litigation, class action defense, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and fraud.

He represents companies before judges, juries, administrative agencies, and arbitrators, defending claims of discrimination, retaliation, and denial of overtime pay, and defending and prosecuting contract, non-compete, tortious interference, and fiduciary duty claims. Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law, Monte represents companies of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to small startup businesses, including employers in distribution, entertainment, financial services and insurance, health care, hospitality, information technology, retail, and transportation.

Monte advises employers on compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and is often retained to conduct sensitive internal investigations and draft personnel policies, separation agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements. He provides practical management training on issues such as sexual harassment, documenting employee performance, and accommodating disabled workers.

Monte frequently speaks and writes on employment law.