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Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi, Employment Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

focused on Employment and Litigation

Charlotte, NC

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Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Experience
attorney
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi: Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Kathleen's practice areas in Charlotte

Kathleen concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Kathleen takes employment matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Charlotte, North Carolina

Kathleen takes litigation matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Biography

Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi, employment attorney serving Charlotte

Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Kathleen works from Charlotte, North Carolina and takes on employment matters across the region.

Kathleen K. Lucchesi is a principal and the office litigation manager in the Charlotte, North Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. For Kathi, the business of law is about people. Working first to find creative, business-oriented solutions, Kathi prioritizes developing effective policies and practices to keep employers out of the courtroom. But when the road to resolution leads to the courthouse, her extensive trial experience provides clients with the confidence that they’ll be well represented and aggressively defended if litigation is unavoidable.

Kathi provides proactive advice to public and private companies on all matters of employment law, including hiring and firing, employee discipline, claims for wrongful discharge and discrimination, sexual harassment, FMLA and wage and hour compliance, and EEOC, DOL, ESC, and DOJ investigations. Kathi also conducts internal investigations involving whistleblower, discrimination, and retaliation claims. Additionally, Kathi reviews and drafts employment policies, contracts, and separation agreements, drug/substance policies, provides workplace training, and assists employers if employees commit criminal acts such as embezzlement and corporate malfeasance against the company.

Kathi has tried more than 75 state and federal jury trials during her career, including her nearly six-year tenure as an Assistant District Attorney in Charlotte. She believes good lawyers know the law, but great lawyers know the judge. Kathi’s many hours logged before North Carolina judges and juries have helped her learn to quickly identify each judge’s preferences and pet peeves, and read a jury to know which arguments work and which ones don’t -- skills that allow her to get results in any setting, in front of any audience.

A scholarship athlete at the University of Indianapolis, Kathi graduated with honors, played Division II volleyball and majored in communications. After a stint as a television reporter, Kathi returned to the classroom, graduating cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she first discovered sweet tea, red velvet cake, and proper barbeque.

Working with Kathleen on a employment matter

Kathleen K. Lucchesi is a principal and the office litigation manager in the Charlotte, North Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. For Kathi, the business of law is about people. Working first to find creative, business-oriented solutions, Kathi prioritizes developing effective policies and practices to keep employers out of the courtroom. But when the road to resolution leads to the…

Clients Kathleen works with

Kathleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Kathleen studied and practices

  • University of Mississippi

    J.D. · 1997

Kathleen studied at J.D. in University of Mississippi.

Law school and academic background

Kathleen completed J.D. in University of Mississippi. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathleen runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Kathleen's legal honors and published work

Kathleen has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • 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

Legal awards and honors

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).

Locations

Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi's office in Charlotte

Kathleen's primary office is at 200 South College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

200 South College Street

Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kathleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kathleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kathleen

Kathleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kathleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kathleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kathleen "Kathi" Lucchesi

  • How much does it cost to hire Kathleen for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kathleen offer a free consultation?

    Kathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kathleen's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in North Carolina typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kathleen take my case if I'm outside Charlotte?

    Kathleen is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathleen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathleen?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kathleen accepting new employment clients right now?

    Kathleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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