Michael (Mike) Bell represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, focusing his practice on the defense of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, employment-related torts, and civil rights claims under state and federal law. He is also one of the firm’s foremost experts in reductions in force, pay equity, and USERRA compliance. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Mike obtained his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in English and History from Appalachian State University. He received his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he captained one of the school’s Moot Court teams. Mike is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has repeatedly been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in two categories: Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment.
