Merle Turchik

Merle Joy Turchik is the owner of Turchik Law Firm, P.C. and has been representing employees and employers in labor and employment matters in both the public and private sectors for more than 28 years. She is experienced in handling matters before local, state, and federal administrative agencies (personnel boards, professional boards, ACRD/EEOC, etc.), discrimination cases (age, ADA – disability, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, sexual orientation, genetic testing), FMLA matters, wage and hour (FLSA) cases, drafting and reviewing employee handbooks/policies, non-competition agreements, severance agreements, wrongful termination and whistle-blower retaliation matters.

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Arizona

Since 1986

Illinois

Since 1990

U OF A

Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education

2019

Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education

2015

Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education

2012

Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education

2008

Arizona State Bar

Member

Current

National Employment Lawyers Association

2006 - Current

Arizona State Bar Employment and Labor Law Section

Member

2000 - Current

American Bar Association Employment and Labor Law Section

1987 - Current

Employment and Labor Law Section

Chair

2007 - 2008

Arizona Women Lawyer's Association

President

2005 - 2006