A firm for workers.
We are Lawyers for working people. TWF is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals facing wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage theft, and other employment-related or civil rights claims.
Est. 2024
The WORKERS’ FIRM
Led by experienced attorneys Kira Fonteneau and V. Severin Roberts, The Workers’ Firm is a new law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of employees. With offices in Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia. Our attorneys are licensed in Georgia, Alabama and Virginia, matched with a focus on providing exceptional legal representation, The Workers’ Firm is committed to fighting for the rights of individuals facing employment disputes.
Kira Fonteneau is a Partner and Co-Owner of the Workers’ Firm. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. Prior to law school, Kira spent several years working in operations management roles with Wachovia Bank. In 2005, Kira began her legal career in Birmingham at a regional employment defense law firm. She later started her own firm that focused on both criminal and civil litigation. During her career, Kira has tried several cases to juries, receiving favorable rulings for her clients in both state and federal court. She has also argued at both the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.
From 2013 until 2016, Kira served as Jefferson County’s first Public Defender. In that capacity, she opened the office and managed a team of 57 employees who served clients who could not afford counsel. Prior to joining the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Fonteneau maintained an active practice focusing in criminal defense, employment law, and other civil litigation. She has been a regular guest on Fox 6 Legal Lines and frequently gives speeches on leadership, employment law, and law office management.
She is the immediate past President of the Alabama Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, Chaired the American Diabetes Association’s National Legal Advocacy Sub-Committee, and served three terms on the Alabama State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners.
Kira has been recognized in Super Lawyers and maintains a Martindale-Hubble AV rating.
Severin Roberts is a Partner and Co-Owner of The Workers’ Firm. Severin has devoted his career to representing individuals with employment law matters. Severin has close to 15 years of experience representing individuals at every level of the company facing difficult workplace issues. Severin has extensive experience litigating and resolving cases involving sexual harassment, workplace retaliation, violations of the Family Medical Leave Act, and gender, pregnancy, race, age and disability discrimination.
Prior to starting The Workers’ Firm, Severin was a partner for many years at one of the largest plaintiff-side employment law practices in the Southeast, including serving as leader of the firm’s Georgia team of attorneys.
Severin has received selection by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers as a top-rated attorney in the area of employment litigation. His dedication to his clients is evident in his numerous achievements, including securing one of the largest trial verdicts in Georgia against an employer for race discrimination. His passion for advocating for employees stems from a personal experience, having witnessed a close family member lose their career due to potential discrimination. This event has fueled his lifelong commitment to fighting for the rights of workers.
Severin is an Atlanta native with lifelong ties to the metro-Atlanta community. Severin is a graduate of Tulane University Law School and is023. admitted to practice in the Northern, Middle and Southern Federal District Courts of Georgia, and the 11th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
When Severin is not focused on helping clients, he enjoys spending his time with his family, as he has three children growing up fast.
Your Workplace Legal Issues Are Our Business.
CIVIL RIGHTS
Wage Theft
DISCRIMINATION
HARASSMENT
When bad things happen at work, it can sometimes seem as though the odds are stacked against the employee. We work to level the playing field for working people. We work hard every day to ensure that our clients’ voices are heard. Whether we are in our office or a courtroom, our clients can expect:
- Zealous advocacy
- Regular communication
- Honest feedback about the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
- Sound legal judgment that comes from years of experience.
Legal Services for the People
Employment Law
Employment lawsuits involve disputes arising out of the relationship between workers, employers, trade unions, and the government.
- Overtime and Minimum Wage Violations
- Wrongful Termination
- Retaliation
- Whistleblower Claims
- Hostile Work Environment
- Sexual Harassment
Civil Rights
Civil Rights lawsuits involve government actions that violate a person’s constitutional rights.
- First Amendment Claims
- Police Brutality
- Housing Discrimination
- Denial of Medical Care while in Custody
Discrimination
What are Discrimination Lawsuits?
The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission enforces many of the laws related to employment relations. of fair treatment for employees, and if you feel you’ve been discriminated against at work because of your race, skin color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics, you can file a discrimination legal claim.
- Family and Medical Leave Violations
- Age Discrimination
- Racial Discrimination
- Sex Discrimination and Equal Pay
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Disability Discrimination