Profile
A true trusted advisor, Richard builds long-term relationships with his clients, representing a number of them for a large segment of his 30-year career.
Richard focuses his practice on labor and employment law for private and public sector management. His practice encompasses all aspects of labor and employment law, including discrimination law, collective bargaining, union relations, employee discipline, noncompetition agreements, workplace investigations, and wage and hour regulations.
Richard has experience counseling clients in a variety of fields, including:
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As a litigator, Richard regularly appears in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as such administrative agencies as the National Labor Relations Board, the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, the U.S. and New York Departments of Labor, and the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs. Richard also teaches the course on Employment Discrimination Law at Hofstra Law School.
A Knowledgeable Guide
In addition to counseling clients and defending them in litigation, he also trains managers in how to do their jobs effectively while minimizing legal risks. Over the years, he has trained hundreds of managers in the prevention of sexual harassment.
Richard’s clients rave about his responsiveness and ability to find creative, practical, cost-efficient solutions:
“Richard was helpful and reassuring and allowed us to breathe again in a very uncomfortable situation.”
“Working with Richard is always a pleasure and a learning experience. His attention to detail and ability to speak about labor laws in common-sense, layperson language has been extremely helpful.”
A third client called Richard a “lifesaver.”
Many clients consider Richard to be a de facto member of their management team, called upon whenever important decisions are being considered.
