Fisher Phillips

Founded with Purpose (1943)


Fisher Phillips was established in November 1943 in Atlanta by I. Walter "Ike" Fisher. Erle Phillips joined the firm in 1949, forming the namesake partnership. From the beginning, the firm was among the first U.S. law firms singularly dedicated to representing employers in labor and employment matters.

Anchor of Labor and Employment Law


Over eight decades, Fisher Phillips has grown from a regional practice to an international labor and employment law powerhouse. Today, the firm boasts nearly 600 attorneys across 38 U.S. offices and three offices in Mexico—located in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Querétaro—serving clients across North America and beyond.

Broad Expertise, Business-Focused Approach


Fisher Phillips offers legal counsel in a wide array of employer-centric areas, including labor relations, employment litigation, immigration, workplace safety, wage and hour disputes, compliance, data security, trade secrets, pay equity, and the legal impacts of emerging tech like AI.

Top-Tier Recognition


The firm’s excellence is well-established across premier industry rankings:

• Best Law Firms® (2025): National Tier 1 in Employment Law—Management, Immigration Law, and Labor & Employment Litigation; strong regional performance in 12 practice areas across 29 offices
• Chambers USA: Consistently ranked Band 2 nationally in Labor & Employment, with Band 1 “Highly Regarded” status in several key states. Additional coverage and recognition in Occupational Safety & Health
• U.S. News–Best Lawyers®: Named “Law Firm of the Year” in Labor Law—Management in 2023, alongside multiple firm-wide and individual recognitions in top practice areas.

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A Legacy of Innovation & Service


Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2023, Fisher Phillips continues to expand strategically and embrace innovation—such as integrating AI tools for predictive analytics and launching fpSOLUTIONS, a suite of compliance and HR resources for employers.