Atty. J. Greg "Greg" Coulter

Atty. J. Greg "Greg" Coulter

J. Greg Coulter is a principal in the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

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About J. Greg "Greg" Coulter at a glance

J. Greg "Greg" Coulter is a employment attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at University of San Diego (LL.M. Labor and Employment Law, 1995) and Oklahoma City University (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

J. Greg Coulter is a principal in the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing private and public employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation and advice, including representation in federal, state and appellate courts, involving:

  • Discrimination;
  • Retaliation;
  • Harassment;
  • Constitutional claims;
  • Due process claims;
  • Free speech;
  • Workplace safety;
  • State tort claims;
  • Title VII;
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act;
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act;
  • 28 USC 1983 and 1981;
  • The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act;
  • The Arizona Civil Rights Act;
  • The Surface Transportation Assistance Act;
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act; and
  • The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

He also regularly represents employers before government agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Arizona Civil Rights Division, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Labor.

In addition to his litigation practice, Greg provides day-to-day preventive counseling and employment advice and assists employers in handbook and personnel policy development, severance agreements, reductions in force, restrictive covenants and business planning. He also conducts training on topics such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation and disability/leave issues.

Greg has spoken extensively on labor and employment law topics before business and professional associations. Topics include:

  • Employment law updates;
  • Workplace violence;
  • Workplace privacy and security;
  • FMLA/ADA overlap;
  • Retaliation;
  • Employee discipline;
  • Arbitration;
  • Individual liability;
  • Labor law for non-union employers;
  • Wage and hour; and
  • Responding to agency investigations.

Greg works with clients in all industries, including financial, energy, transportation, logistics, hospitality, retail and other service related businesses.

Greg served as a captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Army Reserves and Arizona National Guard.

Practice Areas Explained

J. Greg "Greg" Coulter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Greg "Greg" Coulter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Greg "Greg" Coulter

Where is J. Greg "Greg" Coulter's law office located?
J. Greg "Greg" Coulter's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Greg "Greg" Coulter handle?
J. Greg "Greg" Coulter focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
Where did J. Greg "Greg" Coulter go to law school?
J. Greg "Greg" Coulter earned their education at (LL.M. Labor and Employment Law, 1995); (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact J. Greg "Greg" Coulter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has J. Greg "Greg" Coulter received?
J. Greg "Greg" Coulter's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Labor and Employment Law
University of San Diego
- 1995
J.D.
Oklahoma City University
- 1994
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026

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