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Richard D. Tuschman is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar, AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers Magazine. He is a frequent lecturer on employment law issues and writes the Forbes Let’s Talk Shop Blog, which focuses on current issues in employment law. Richard graduated with honors from the George Washington University Law School in 1991 and received his B.A. in 1988 from Franklin & Marshall College. He grew up in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, and attended Manalapan High School.
Richard regularly represents clients in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases, as well as in cases alleging employment discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Richard also handles cases involving whistleblowing, restrictive covenants (non-competition and non-solicitation agreements), breach of contract and trade secrets, and regularly appears before federal and state agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Richard has handled a wide range of litigation in federal and state courts in his career, including consumer class actions, business disputes, and litigation under the Title III of the ADA. He began his career with the employment law boutique Muller Mintz, and has also practiced with several large firms, including Baker & McKenzie, Epstein Becker & Green, and Akerman.
Richard lives in Cooper City, Florida with his wife, Jennifer, their three children, Sam, Ben and Abbie, and (at last count) their three dogs and seven cats. Richard is an avid cyclist and regularly rides with several local cycling groups. He is also Vice-President of Debbie’s Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers, and making the cure for stomach cancer a reality.
Richard can be reached on his direct line at 754.551.5630 or by email at rtuschman@gtemploymentlawyers.com.
| Richard David Tuschman: | Member at The Richard D. Tuschman, P.A. |
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12555 Orange Drive, 2nd Floor Davie, FL 33330 |
| Website: | http://www.tuschmanlaw.com |
| Phone: | (954) 369-1050 |
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Richard D. Tuschman, P.A.
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Employment discrimination and retaliation Sexual harassment and hostile work environment Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime and minimum wage Florida Minimum Wage Act (FMWA) Florida Whistleblowers Act Employment contracts Employment counseling and claims prevention Unpaid wages Restrictive covenants (non-competition and non-solicitation agreements) Trade secrets Employment-related torts
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1991 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2016 |
| Florida Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Florida Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Florida Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Board Certified - Labor & Employment Law | Florida Bar | 2007 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin and Marshall College | B.A. | 1988 |
| Franklin and Marshall College | B.A. | 1988 |
| George Washington University National Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| George Washington University National Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 907480 | Member in Good Standing | 1991 | 04/25/2019 |
| IL | Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice | 1970 | 11/21/2016 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Employer's Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act | Are Cost Estimators Exempt from FLSA Overtime Requirements? | 2008 |
| Florida Bar Journal | Another Look at the Notice Requirements of the Florida Private Sector Whistleblower's Act | 1997 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Law from Start to Finish | Workplace Behavior and Privacy - Current Developments | 2016 |
| 16 Annual Labor and Employment Law Annual Update and Certification Review | Statutory and Common Law Protection of Business Interests | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate and Officer | Muller Mintz, PA | 1991 - 2000 |
| Associate | Baker McKenzie | 2000 - 2003 |
| Shareholder | Becker & Poliakoff | 2003 - 2004 |
| Partner | Epstein Beker & Green, PC | 2004 - 2010 |
| Partner | Duane Morris, LLP | 2011 - 2012 |
| Shareholder | Akerman Senterfiit | 2012 - 2015 |
| Partner | Goodz & Tuschman, PLLC | 2015 - 2017 |
| Owner | Richard D. Tuschman, P.A. | N/A |
| Owner | Richard D. Tuschman, P.A. | 2017 - 1900 |
| Owner | Richard D. Tuschman, P.A. | N/A |
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