Overview
Barbara helps employers defend and resolve employment litigation and labor law disputes in federal and state courts, including claims involving discrimination, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, whistleblower allegations, wage and hour compliance, trade secrets, and health care professional credentialing. She also represents employers before federal and state administrative agencies, including in equal employment opportunity (EEO) charges, unfair labor practice charges, and wage and hour complaints.
For health care organizations, Barbara provides practical guidance on peer review activities, medical staff credentialing, and disciplinary matters. She works with organizations of all sizes to help manage sensitive workforce and provider-related issues while supporting compliance, risk management, and operational continuity.
Barbara counsels private and public sector employers on day-to-day employment law and workforce management matters, including employment policies, reductions in force, severance programs and agreements, employment contracts, workplace investigations, discipline, and termination decisions involving union, non-union, and highly compensated employees.
Barbara Eckert Buchanan is a Shareholder practicing in Butzel’s Troy office. She received her juris doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, California, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Barbara is admitted to practice in Michigan and California. She has been recognized repeatedly for her expertise in employment law, labor and employment litigation, and labor law by respected national legal publications.
Primary Practice Areas
All Related Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California, J.D.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, B.A., Economics; B.A., Political Science
Admissions
- California
- Michigan
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan – Labor & Employment Law Section
- College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Fellow
Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in America® - Employment Law - Management, 2020, 2025-2027; Labor Law - Management, 2024-2027; Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2024-2027
Chambers USA - Labor & Employment, 2023-2026
