Benton L. Toups

Benton is a partner in the firm’s Wilmington office. His practice concentrates on representing businesses in all aspects of labor and employment law. He has represented employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the North Carolina Industrial Commission, and several state and federal courts.

He has extensive experience assisting employers with claims of discrimination and harassment under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA), as well as claims for unpaid wages and overtime pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In addition to defending existing claims, Benton routinely counsels employers on day-to-day issues and assists them in developing and implementing effective policies in order to avoid employment litigation. He has spoken to businesses, attorneys, and insurers on claims avoidance and litigation strategy.

Benton was selected by Business North Carolina magazine as a North Carolina Legal Elite in the field of Employment Law in 2010 and 2011. He was also named one of North Carolina’s 2009, 2010 and 2011 Rising Stars in Employment and Labor Law.