Lippes Mathias is pleased to announce that Robert G. Riegel, Jr., a partner in the firm’s employment practice team, has been named to Florida Trend Legal Elite’s 2024 Notable Labor & Employment Lawyers. 

Florida Trend’s Notable Labor & Employment Lawyers acknowledges 50 attorneys who have demonstrated exemplary skill in navigating complex labor and employment law matters in Florida. These attorneys are recognized for their contributions to both public and private employers and employees, offering guidance in areas such as employment contracts, discrimination litigation, collective bargaining, and workplace safety. Additionally, these professionals contribute to the community through pro bono initiatives and charitable involvement. 

About Robert G. Riegel, Jr. 

Robert G. Riegel, Jr., a board-certified labor and employment attorney by The Florida Bar, has over 40 years of experience representing management clients in employment law matters. He focuses on litigation, crisis management, and preventative counseling. 

Riegel’s litigation practice spans all aspects of employment litigation, including jury trials, administrative trials and hearings, and arbitrations. He has a proven track record in handling cases involving employment discrimination, retaliation, sexual and racial harassment, wrongful discharge claims, Fair Labor Standards Act actions, and breach of contract claims. He is known for his ability to resolve cases through early dismissal, settlements, summary judgments, or trials. 

In addition to his litigation expertise, Riegel advises clients on a variety of employment-related issues, such as harassment investigations, wage and hour compliance, employee discipline, and termination strategies. He also has extensive experience in union-related matters, including National Labor Relations Act litigation, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, and Americans with Disabilities Act issues. 

About Lippes Mathias LLP 

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with nearly 200 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla. and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals. 

Year after year, Lippes Mathias is proud to be recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. For more information, visit www.lippes.com.