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The heart of every business is its people. Both outside and inside of court, Jaime Tuite, shareholder and Head of the firm's Pittsburgh office, helps businesses of every size and kind resolve their employment issues. Having litigated more than 100 cases in state and federal courts, Jaime taps into her past wins to bring creative solutions that help her clients overcome their most pressing employment challenges. She is flexible to work with but unyielding in her pursuit of the end goal. Her dedication to both her clients and work was recently recognized when she was named one of the “20 People to Know in Law,” by the Pittsburgh Business Times. How Jaime Helps Clients Jaime tenaciously defends employers in discrimination, whistleblower and wage and hour lawsuits in trials. She also routinely litigates restrictive covenant cases and obtains temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions for employers enforcing employment agreements. In Pennsylvania, Florida, West Virginia and Ohio, Jaime’s clients represent a highly diverse range of industries, including finance, higher education, life sciences, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, energy, pharmaceutical and hospitality. In addition to litigation, Jaime counsels employers on: Hiring Disciplining and firing employees Complying with disability and leave obligations Drafting employment agreements and policies Assisting in large reductions in force Providing workplace and management training Investigating claims of harassment and discrimination Title IX and compliance investigations Non-compete and Non-solicitation Litigation Jaime assists employers in enforcement actions related to employment agreements, including: Obtaining temporary and permanent restraining orders and injunctions preventing former employees from working for competitors Protecting clients’ trade secrets from former employees working for competitors in violation of non-compete agreements and misappropriating trade secrets Obtaining court orders restricting professionals from working for competitors or with certain customers based upon the inevitable disclosure doctrine Helping employers prevent former employees from violating non-solicitation agreements Preventing employees from misappropriating trade secrets, Protected Health Information (PHI) and other confidential information Assisting employers with hiring employees with post-employment obligations Employment Discrimination Litigation Jaime defends employers against all types of discrimination-related claims, including: Sex discrimination Disability discrimination Age discrimination Equal Pay Act National origin Race discrimination Family Medical Leave Act interference Retaliation Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL) Disputes Jaime works to land strong outcomes in many types of wage actions, including: Actions involving misclassification of independent contractors and employees FLSA retaliation and wrongful termination cases Breach of contract, promissory estoppel, breach of implied covenants and WPCL claims under various state laws, including PA, MA, CT, DE and OH FLSA collective actions WPCL class actions Other Defense Litigation These are among the many other types of matters with which Jaime assists clients: Dodd Frank Act whistleblower claims Sarbanes Oxley Act whistleblower claims False Claims Act whistleblower claims Pennsylvania Whistleblower Act FINRA arbitration regarding many types of claims Section 1983 claims ADA-compliance issues Constitutional issues Tort claims What Clients Can Expect In a litigious world where fewer lawyers can claim extensive trial experience, Jaime is no stranger to trial courts, appellate courts, and arbitration proceedings. Advising her clients on strategies developed through years of litigation, Jaime protects her client’s most valuable assets – their trade secrets and their reputations – with results that derive from her practical, goal-focused approach. Clients also appreciate the diversity of Jaime’s industry experience and that she is licensed in four states. My clients deserve to have their interests fiercely protected and defended. Whether I’m sharing best practices or defending my clients in court, I bring my intensity and passion to every matter. Proof Points Recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times, "2021 20 People to Know in Law." Serves on Buchanan's E-Discovery Team, Cybersecurity Team, and Pro-Bono Committee, and chairs the Associates Committee. She has also coordinated Buchanan's Summer Associate Program. Appointed in 2015 by the District Court Judges from the Western District of Pennsylvania to serve on the Lawyers Advisory Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit for a three-year term, where she served as liaison between the court and legal community. Appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania's Local Rules Advisory Committee to review their current Local Civil, Admiralty and Criminal Rules of Court. As part of the appointment, Jaime served on the ESI Issues subcommittee. Successfully argued a constitutional due process issue that involved the intersection of health care and higher education issues. The precedential decision resulted in the reversal of a jury verdict. See Borrell v. Bloomsburg University, et al., 870 F.3d 154 (3d Cir. 2017), cert. denied (2018). Updated the Employment Libel & Privacy Law Treatise for many years regarding recent Pennsylvania developments. Recognized among "Women on the Verge" as part of a special supplement of The Legal Intelligencer's "Women in the Profession." Pennsylvania Super Lawyers consecutively since 2018. Pennsylvania Rising Stars 2010-2018. The Best Lawyers in America® consecutively since 2016 under the Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment categories. Jaime speaks and publishes frequently on current issues in employment law.

How Robert Helps Clients Robert’s practice areas include employment litigation and counseling, as well as commercial and civil litigation. Prior to joining Buchanan, Robert litigated numerous cases in Florida’s federal and state courts as an associate with one of the most active employment firms in the state. What Clients Can Expect Robert is an ardent, results-oriented litigator. However, he is also a creative thinker and a problem solver. His clients can expect knowledgeable counseling and practical solutions to meet their labor, employment, and business needs. Outside the Office Despite being an aggressive litigator, Robert is also an advocate for peacebuilding and conflict resolution, when possible and practical. Prior to joining Buchanan, Robert consulted for large organizations and civic institutions on conflict resolution and negotiation, including the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Health, and the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem. He continues to facilitate conflict resolution workshops and peace education programs alongside various local and international NGOs and civic institutions.