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Richard Celler is the Managing Partner of Richard Celler Legal, P.A., a/k/a the Florida Overtime Lawyer. He created this firm after having served as the Founding Member and Managing Partner of one of the largest employee/plaintiff side employment law divisions in the United States. In this capacity, Mr. Celler managed a team of over 40 employees and 11 lawyers handling single plaintiff and class action employment and discrimination cases throughout Florida and the United States.During his development of this Division, Mr. Celler trained each of the lawyers in the division on the law applicable to employment situations, how to litigate these cases successfully, and how to build a successful employment law practice by keeping the main priority in mind – - the clients tenure as the Division Head, he successfully guided his team to substantial settlements and verdicts in thousands of cases including resolutions between $1,000,000 to in excess of $9,500,000.00, on single cases. Mr. Celler was also the lead trial lawyer for the Division, and secured total client verdicts in excess of $330,000.00 and $1,100,000.00 in employment law trials regarding HIV Discrimination and Family Medical Leave Act Discrimination. Mr. Celler has served as the first chair (or lead trial counsel) in excess of 20 employment law trials.
In November 2013, Mr. Celler left big firm life for good with the idea of reopening his own litigation firm with an emphasis on something most big firms cannot provide - -
a lower volume of cases, and more focus on the needs and attention of every single client.a lower volume of cases, and more focus on the needs and attention of every single client.
Mr. Celler’s practice focuses on all areas of the employment context from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under the Florida Civil Rights Act, Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act, and other employment related statutes. Additionally, Mr. Celler represents individuals in whistleblower and wage and hour litigation (overtime, minimum wage, commissions, final paychecks).
Many firms charge clients for an initial consultation to discuss their claims. Mr. Celler does not. You can call him or email him to discuss your case for free. If he elects to represent you, your case will be handled on a contingency basis, which means that he only gets paid, if you get paid. We encourage you to look at the remainder of our website for information on your rights and benefits in the workplace – www.floridaovertimelawyer.com.
| Richard Bernard Celler: | Member at The Celler Legal Group |
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7450 Griffin Road Suite 230 Davie, FL 33314 |
| Website: | floridaovertimelawyer.com |
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Celler Legal Group
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We represent employees in overtime and other wage issues, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, retaliation, and other workplace issues. We work on a contingency basis for our clients. If you don't recover because of our work, you owe us nothing.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1999 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
| Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2020 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2020 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2019 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2018 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2018 |
| Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2018 |
| Member | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2018 |
| Av Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2018 |
| Top 1% Award Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2018 |
| Florida Super Lawyer Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Up and Comer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Top Employment Lawyer | Legal Elite | 2010 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Top Employment Lawyer | Legal Elite | 2008 |
| Moot Court Hall of Fame | University of Miami | 1999 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | BS/BA | 1996 |
| University of Miami | BS/BA | 1996 |
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| For a List of Prior Results and Testimonials Visit Our Website | N/A |
| For a List of Prior Results and Testimonials Visit Our Website |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 173370 | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| www.wordpress.com | Sexual Harassment in Florida | 2014 |
| Self Published | FMLA Rights in Florida | 2014 |
| Self Published | Gay Employee Rights in Florida | 2014 |
| Self Published | The Employee Survival Guide in the Workplace | 2014 |
| Self Published | The Do's and Dont's of Being an Employment Lawyer in Florida | 2010 |
| Self Published | The Wage and Hour Litigation Bible | 2008 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PMP | How to Run an Employment Practice | 2013 |
| Breakfast Seminar | Starting an Employment Law Practice from Ground Zero | 2013 |
| PMP | Overtime Law Rules and Changes | 2012 |
| Breakfast Seminar | Overtime Litigation from A-Z | 2012 |
| Breakfast Seminar | Running a Successful Employment Practice | 2011 |
| Breakfast Series | Employment Law Primer on Discrimination | 2004 |
| SHRM Series | Overtime Pitfalls | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Vernis & Bowling Of Miami, PA | 1999 - 2001 |
| Associate | Vernis & Bowling Of Miami, PA | 1999 - 2001 |
| Associate | Morgan Lewis & Bockius | 2001 - 2003 |
| Associate | Steel Hector & Davis | 2003 - 2004 |
| Associate | Steel Hector & Davis | 2003 - 2004 |
| Managing Partner of Employment Practice | Morgan & Morgan | 2005 - 2013 |
| Managing Partner of Employment Practice | Morgan & Morgan | 2005 - 2013 |
| Managing Partner | Celler Legal | 2013 - 1900 |
| Managing Partner | Celler Legal | N/A |
| Managing Partner | Celler Legal | N/A |
