W. Thomas "Tommy" Siler, Jr.

W. Thomas "Tommy" Siler, Jr.


Phelps Dunbar LLP

Recognized since 2001

Jackson, Mississippi

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Since 1983, Tommy Siler has concentrated his practice in the representation of management in labor and employment law matters, and in the defense of civil rights issues. His practice includes multiple party or class action matters involving a wide array of employment issues. In over 30 years of practice, Mr. Siler has maintained an active trial practice including numerous jury trials in the Federal Court system and numerous arbitrations regarding the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. He has represented employers in Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA and ERISA cases, as well as cases involving the NLRA and LMRA. He also has litigated a variety of cases arising under the United States Constitution. In addition to an active litigation practice, he also manages union campaigns, conducts contract negotiations, represents companies before the NLRB and handles the administration of collective bargaining issues, including grievance and arbitration matters.

Mr. Siler is the managing partner of the Jackson office and the regional practice coordinator of the firm’s labor and employment group.

Location
  • 4270 I-55 North
    Jackson, MS 39211-6391
Education
  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1983
  • Millsaps College, BA, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
  • Mississippi, Mississippi State Bar
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member, Litigation and Labor & Employment Law Sections
  • Capital Area Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • International Association of Defense Counsel - Member
  • Mississippi Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • The Mississippi Bar - Member

Phelps Dunbar LLP
Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana

178 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

21 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Management, Jackson, MS (2025)
  • Labor Law - Management, Jackson, MS (2024)
  • Employment Law - Management, Jackson, MS (2021)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Jackson, MS (2020)
  • Employment Law - Management, Jackson, MS (2018)
  • Employment Law - Management, Jackson, MS (2015)
  • Labor Law - Management, Jackson, MS (2014)
  • Employment Law - Management, Jackson, MS (2012)
  • Labor and Employment Law, Jackson, MS (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • Management
Awards:
  • 2013 Leadership in Law Award, Mississippi Business Journal
  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers

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