Davis Brown senior shareholder and current President of the Board of Directors at the Davis Brown Law Firm, Gene R. La Suer, has been recognized as a 2013 'Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment' by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™.

Recipients of the award, given by American Lawyer Media, a leading provider of news and information to the legal industry, and Martindale-Hubbell™, will be featured in the February issue of The American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel magazine.

Gene has practiced in the areas of labor and employment law and litigation for more than 30 years. In labor law, he concentrates on collective bargaining negotiations, unfair labor practice proceedings as well as wage and hour matters. Also an experienced trial lawyer, he defends employers in courts throughout the country in all types of matters. In addition, he regularly advises clients on matters involving employee hiring, discipline, and discharge.