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    Sydney Frazier Photograph

    Sydney F. Frazier, Jr.

    Senior Partner

    Birmingham
    205-716-5291
    sydney.frazier@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Employment LitigationLitigation

    Syd Frazier advises and defends employers regarding the full scope of state and federal employment laws in both trial and appellate court. His representation includes matters regarding wrongful termination, EEOC filings, proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, and retaliation claims under the Federal Railway Safety Act. He has extensive experience in labor arbitration and workers’ compensation cases and regularly conducts training for employers and supervisors in the prevention and handling of workplace harassment claims and in the proper handling of employee discipline and discharge issues.

    Insights

    • November 21, 2024

      18 Phelps Lawyers Named to 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers Lists…

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    More +
    • November 28, 2023

      Sixteen Phelps Lawyers Honored on 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers Lists…

    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • November 29, 2022

      Super Lawyers Names 22 Phelps Lawyers to 2022 Mid-South Lists…

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • November 30, 2021

      Super Lawyers Names 23 Phelps Attorneys to 2021 Mid-South Lists…

    Recognition

    • Mid-South Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2008-2023)
    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
    • Employment Law - Management (2011-2025), Labor Law - Management (2011-2025), Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2011-2025), The Best Lawyers in America 
    • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2012-2014)
    • Mid-South Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2008-2023)
    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
    • Employment Law - Management (2011-2025), Labor Law - Management (2011-2025), Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2011-2025), The Best Lawyers in America 
    • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2012-2014)

    Education

    • University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1972
    • University of Alabama, B.A., 1969
    • University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1972
    • University of Alabama, B.A., 1969

    Credentials

    • Alabama
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
    • Alabama
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • Alabama State Bar (Secretary-Treasurer, 1981-1982, Vice Chairman, 1982-1983, Chairman, 1983-1984, Employment Law Section)
    • Birmingham Bar Association
    • Alabama State Bar (Secretary-Treasurer, 1981-1982, Vice Chairman, 1982-1983, Chairman, 1983-1984, Employment Law Section)
    • Birmingham Bar Association
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