Atty. Travis W. Vance

Atty. Travis W. Vance

Travis Vance is dedicated to responsive client service and forming a partnership with companies to help tackle their most difficult and high-profile issues. Having gained a reputation as a professional and aggressive advocate for his clients, Travis has emerged as a thought leader in the field of workplace safety.

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Profile Summary

About Travis W. Vance at a glance

Travis W. Vance is a employment and litigation attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Travis Vance is dedicated to responsive client service and forming a partnership with companies to help tackle their most difficult and high-profile issues
  • Having gained a reputation as a professional and aggressive advocate for his clients, Travis has emerged as a thought leader in the field of workplace safety
  • His writing and interviews are followed closely by experts in the safety arena and have been featured in premiere publications such as Inc., Bloomberg Law, Business Insurance, The Washington Post, EHS Today, and the Wall Street Journal
  • Travis is a partner in the firm’s Charlotte office and co-chair of the firm's Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Practice Group
  • He has tried matters across several industries and various subject matters, including employment litigation, business disputes and matters prosecuted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • He uses unique or outside-the-box approaches to counsel employers and owners on all aspects of employment law and the development of preventive policies and procedures to avoid employment and workplace safety-related claims
  • Travis handles litigation in both federal and state courts as well as claims pending with state and federal agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), MSHA, OSHA, and the U.S
  • Department of Labor (USDOL)
  • Travis has also assisted clients in safety and OSHA/MSHA matters pending in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
  • Known for his dynamic and engaging speaking style, Travis receives several requests each year to speak on safety related topics throughout the country
  • His popular interactive presentation entitled “What to Do When OSHA Knocks,” which walks attendees through an OSHA inspection, with the audience steering the direction of the presentation as it responds to several questions presented throughout the talk, is frequently requested and has received numerous exceptional reviews
  • Travis is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and was selected as one of the Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
  • He is also a frequent contributor to the firm's Workplace Safety and Health Law Blog
  • In 2014, Travis was honored as one of the "10 Under 40" by The Daily News Record in Harrisonburg, VA
  • Each year the publication honors 10 rising business stars under the age of 40 in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia area
  • This honor was bestowed largely due to Travis’ development of the Valley Business Keynote, the Shenandoah Valley’s largest and premiere leadership development event
  • He is a member of the Rotary Club of Charlotte and speaks frequently at Rotary International events concerning the growth of membership within that civic organization
  • His passion for making a difference in the lives of others has led to requests to share his message as far away as Canada and The Cayman Islands
  • He also serves on the board of directors for the Blue Ridge Safety Association, a trade group for safety professionals
  • Travis Vance is a member of the firm’s COVID-19 Taskforce, a cross-disciplinary team of attorneys dedicated to advising employers on the many workplace law aspects of the global coronavirus pandemic
  • Travis has assisted over 500 companies during the pandemic and remains committed to serving companies to protect the safety and health of their employees
  • He has received over 40 requests to speak on topics concerning the pandemic

Practice Areas Explained

Travis W. Vance's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Travis W. Vance 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.

Travis W. Vance is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Travis W. Vance is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Travis W. Vance

Where is Travis W. Vance's law office located?
Travis W. Vance's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Fisher Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Travis W. Vance handle?
Travis W. Vance focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Travis W. Vance go to law school?
Travis W. Vance earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
How can I contact Travis W. Vance for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Travis W. Vance received?
Travis W. Vance's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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