About

Don Awerkamp is a highly experienced lawyer in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in employment and labor law. With over 30 years of experience, he has represented both employees and employers in various legal forums and has received numerous accolades for his work. Don Awerkamp is a partner at the law office of Awerkamp & Bonilla, PLC, where he has been practicing since 1983. Over the past two decades, his focus has been primarily on employment and labor law, providing representation to private and government employees in State and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Awerkamp is actively involved in various professional organizations. He chaired the State Bar of Arizona Labor and Employment Law Section and is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association. He has also served on the boards of several organizations, including the American Lung Association and the Arizona Center for Disability Law. Before pursuing a career in law, Don Awerkamp earned advanced degrees in philosophy and taught at the university level. He is a sought-after speaker on employment law issues and has contributed to the Arizona Employment Law Handbook. He has also provided expert testimony in litigation and before the Arizona Legislature on employee whistle blowing. Recognized for his exceptional legal skills, Mr. Awerkamp has received the highest rating of A-V by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for employment law. He was named the 2012 Tucson Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year and has been consistently recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers for his work in Employment and Labor Law. With a strong commitment to his clients and a deep understanding of employment law, Don Awerkamp continues to be a trusted advocate for individuals and businesses facing legal challenges in the workplace.

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Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Employment Law

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

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