Law Office of Joshua Black: The Employment Lawyer Arizona TV Stations Call for Comment

Founded by Joshua C. Black in 2016, the Law Office of Joshua Black, PLC is a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to employee-side employment law, handling wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, severance, and contract review.

About the Firm

Joshua Black began his career at a traditional, full-service law firm before establishing this practice in 2016. The firm focuses solely on employment disputes, distinguishing itself from multi-practice firms by not handling personal injury, criminal defense, or family law.

Black is a frequent local media commentator on Arizona employment law, appearing on Fox 10, 3TV/CBS 5, and NBC 12, and is a presenter for the Arizona State Bar on employment topics, including sessions like “Toxic Employment Relationships.” His media appearances cover issues such as COVID-era workplace rules, Arizona’s Right to Work debate, and gig-worker safety.

Practice Areas

The firm represents employees in matters involving:

• Wrongful termination
• Discrimination and harassment
• Wage and hour disputes
• Retaliation claims
• Severance agreements

Cases are handled in both state and federal courts, as well as before agencies including the Department of Labor, EEOC, Arizona Civil Rights Division (ACRD), and the National Labor Relations Board. The firm emphasizes resolving disputes outside of court through active engagement with opposing counsel.

Client Feedback

Client and peer testimonials on Avvo describe Joshua Black as “a solution-oriented employment attorney” with “attention to detail and a great personality,” noting his dedication and empathy. Several endorsements come from other attorneys who have referred clients to him. No negative reviews were identified as of the research date.

Community and Recognition

Black’s media commentary serves as a form of public legal education, with appearances in azcentral.com, the Phoenix Business Journal, Arizona Attorney Magazine, and My Local News Arizona. Topics include seasonal workers’ rights and unemployment-benefit changes.

The firm was listed among the largest Phoenix employment law practices by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2020, and Black was featured in Authority Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” interview series. No peer-review ratings (e.g., Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers) were identified.

Arizona Employment Law Context

Arizona is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can terminate workers for any reason or no reason—except for illegal reasons such as discrimination based on protected characteristics (race, sex, age 40+, disability, etc.) or retaliation for reporting violations. Arizona’s Employment Protection Act (A.R.S. 23-1501) limits exceptions to at-will employment, making precise legal characterization of terminations critical before filing claims.