Ogletree Deakins Expands Wage and Hour Class and Collective Action Capabilities, Welcomes Jeffrey Newhouse as Shareholder

RICHMOND, Va. – May 9, 2016 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is expanding its wage and hour class and collective action capabilities by welcoming Jeffrey Newhouse as a shareholder in the firm’s Richmond office. Newhouse joins Ogletree Deakins from Hirschler Fleischer, PC, where he was a partner.

“Jeff is a gifted attorney who has established a reputation as an efficient manager of class and collective action matters, specifically independent contractor cases in the transportation arena,” said Jimmy F. Robinson, Jr., managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Richmond office. “His strong work ethic and staunch commitment to client service will be a solid addition to our growing Richmond office.”

Newhouse focuses his practice on representing employers involved in wage and hour class and collective action litigations under state and federal law. He regularly handles disputes related to worker classification, off-the-clock work, and overtime pay. Newhouse has served as lead counsel in numerous matters, and he also counsels clients regarding wage and hour compliance. Newhouse has litigated cases across a wide range of industries, representing product manufacturers, transportation companies, call centers, food distributors, financial institutions, insurance companies, and a futures exchange.

Virginia Super Lawyers and New York Super Lawyers magazines have both recognized Newhouse as a “Rising Star.” He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law, and his B.A., summa cum laude, from Union College.

Ogletree Deakins’ Richmond office opened its doors in April 2013, led by managing shareholder Jimmy F. Robinson, Jr. and founding members Elizabeth M. Ebanks and Tevis Marshall. In the three years since the office opened, it has experienced steady growth in response to substantial demand. Together, the current group of eleven diverse attorneys offers decades of experience representing national, regional, and local clients.

About Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® “Best Law Firms” has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for five consecutive years. In 2016, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law – Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 750 attorneys located in 49 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.