g. wayne hillis, jr.

Wayne Hillis is a trial lawyer and the firm’s Managing Partner. Throughout his 30+ year career, Wayne has represented clients in high-stakes, complex business, securities, and employment litigation and arbitration. With over 200 trials under his belt, he has the experience and trial skills to zealously represent his clients and prevail at trial. Wayne also uses that experience and resulting judgment to guide his clients to the best resolution for their business.

As a securities trial lawyer, Wayne represents securities broker-dealers, investment advisors, and individual investment professionals in state and federal courts and in FINRA arbitrations defending all manner of securities-related claims. Wayne also has served as lead coordinating counsel and lead trial counsel in several mass actions. In addition, Wayne also represents clients in responding to the full gamut of regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions.

On the employment side, Wayne represents employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, in state and federal court, and in arbitration. These cases often involve claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as contractual and other disputes between his employer clients and their former employees. Wayne also has experience guiding his clients through serious and high-profile internal investigations.

Wayne works closely with his clients to get the result that best serves their business goals. He understands his client's business; he understands his client's goals; and he works hand-in-hand with them to fashion and pursue a strategy that achieves their goals.