Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Connecticut
Band 1
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Jackson Lewis's outstanding practice handles the full spectrum of employment law matters including class action litigation, FLSA matters and human resources issues. It has particular prowess in defending discrimination claims and is also experienced in handling collective bargaining and other labor negotiations. The firm offers a hugely impressive network of offices across the USA.
Work Highlights
- Jackson Lewis represented C&L Diners in ongoing litigation and appellate proceedings following claims brought by an employee alleging violations of minimum wage for restaurant workers.
Strengths
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"The firm's work is top notch in terms of strategy and legal analysis. They staff their cases strategically and are responsive to clients' needs."
"Jackson Lewis are practical and efficient. They provide excellent, timely and accurate advice."
"The firm's work is top notch in terms of strategy and legal analysis. They staff their cases strategically and are responsive to clients' needs."
"Jackson Lewis are practical and efficient. They provide excellent, timely and accurate advice."
Notable Practitioners
Beverly Garofalo maintains a strong profile representing management-side clients in a range of employment matters. She often works on FMLA and workplace discrimination claims.
Peggy Strange holds a strong reputation for her employment litigation practice. She is sought out for her counsel in a range of discrimination, retaliation and regulatory compliance mandates.
Richard Vitarelli provides expert counsel on corporate preventive strategies and collective bargaining negotiations, complementing his labor practice with notable employment law strength.
"Rich is able to take difficult and convoluted concepts and break them down for the client."
"Rick Vitarelli is a fantastic lawyer. He understands the clients' needs and objectives, and partners them in a collaborative way."
David Golder is held in particularly high esteem for his litigation practice, where he acts for employers on wage-and-hour and wider class claims.
"He is a big-picture strategic thinker. He has a wealth of knowledge in very complicated collective action cases and tackles these cases with substantial compassion, zeal and professionalism."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Connecticut