David Burton is a partner in the Labor & Employment Section at Williams Mullen. He represents companies in both state and federal courts in the areas of Title VII, age discrimination, fair labor standards, family and medical leave, the WARN Act, wrongful discharge, covenants not to compete, and employment contracts and handbooks, as well as other state and federal employment issues. Mr. Burton has extensive experience in the area of labor relations under the National Labor Relations Act, representing management before the National Labor Relations Board and federal courts throughout the country. Mr. Burton counsels employers on remaining union-free and decertifying existing unions in the workforce, and represents employers in all aspects of unfair labor practice proceedings. He also represents management at the bargaining table in labor contract negotiations and arbitrations.

Education
University of Richmond, J.D., 1991
Elon College, B.A., 1988

Professional Affiliations


Awards and Honors
Listed in "Legal Elite," Virginia Business magazine
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers magazine

Publications
"Fighting Your Way Through the NLRB's Snares Nest of Rules Regarding Election Bars," 51 Labor Law Journal 38 (2000).

"Weingarten: One Big Union - The Management Perspective," Virginia Bar Association 30th Annual Labor Relations and Employment Seminar.

Contributing Editor, "How to Take a Case Before the NLRB," American Bar Association.

Community Involvement
Leadership Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Beach Division; Board of Directors
Virginia Stage Company, Board of Directors