Amanda works on litigation matters in state and federal courts around the country. She has represented clients in a variety of matters, including real estate and real property litigation, commercial and contractual disputes, labor and employment discrimination claims, Title IX claims, workers’ compensation retaliation claims, shareholder oppression and squeeze out, drug and medical device defense, and False Claims Act litigation.

Amanda also regularly helps clients solve their employment related problems in a variety of ways. First, she counsels clients on the numerous situations that can arise related to their employees, including termination and disciplinary decisions, workplace investigations, reasonable accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), wage-and-hour issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Family Medical Leave Act. Amanda strives to help clients solve their problems in a practical and efficient manner. Second, she routinely assists employers with policies, handbooks, and procedures. Third, Amanda represents clients in employment-related litigation. She actively litigates employment disputes involving the defense of federal and state employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, wage-and-hour FLSA claims, and workers’ compensation and employment claims predicated on state law tort and contract theories.

Education

• University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2013, magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Alabama Law Review, Senior Editor; Richard S. Manley Local Government Law Award
• University of Alabama, B.A., Economics, 2010, summa cum laude; Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society; University Honors Program; Business Honors Program; Beta Gamma Sigma Outstanding Undergraduate Award; William A. Sanders Award

Clerkships

• United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama, Honorable C. Lynwood Smith, Jr., 2013-2014

Professional and Community Activities

• Alabama Alumni Association
• Huntsville Bar Association
• Leadership Huntsville/Madison County, Connect and Focus Programs
• North Alabama Society for Human Resource Management
• National Society for Human Resource Management

Contact Information

Amanda James Turnage
Partner I Loftin Holt Hall Hargett LLP
amanda@loftinholt.com
256.929.7588