Jefferson P. Whisenant
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Recognized since 2021
Raleigh, North Carolina
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Jefferson is a member of Young Moore’s employment and workers’ compensation teams representing employers and insurers throughout all stages of litigation. This representation includes OSHA and EEOC matters, as well as litigation at the North Carolina Industrial Commission, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court. He also advises employers on employee handbook provisions and compliance with FMLA, FLSA, and wage and hour laws. He assists with employment agreements, separation agreements, and employee welfare benefit plans. He regularly provides guidance relating to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to both regional and national clients.
Outside of the office, Jefferson serves on the NC Bar Association Middle School Mock Trial committee.
Jefferson joined Young Moore and Henderson as an associate in September 2016 after graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law. Jefferson graduated cum laude from Clemson University with a degree in Political Science, where he played Club Football for two seasons.
Jefferson lives in Raleigh with his wife, Waverly, and their hounds, Doug and Poppy. Jefferson is an avid fan of (most) all sports, primarily anything to do with Clemson. In his spare time, he enjoys sporting clay, motorcycle rides, and good BBQ.
- Lawyer Page: https://ogletree.com/people/jefferson-p-whisenant/
- Forum IV, Suite 600
8529 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
- Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 2016
- Clemson University, B.A., graduated 2012
283 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
89 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
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