Richard P. Romeo

Principal

New York Office

Contact

Email: rromeo@offitkurman.com

Phone: 347.589.8547

Fax: 212.545.1656

Mailing: 590 Madison Ave.

6th Floor New York , NY 10022

Linkedin: Richard Romeo

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PRACTICE FOCUS

Richard Romeo's practice focus is in the area of employment law, both transactional (drafting) and litigation.

Litigation: Mr. Romeo's litigation experience includes assisting and defending businesses in the Department of Labor audits and investigations, defending employment discrimination claims, protection of confidential information, enforcement of post-employment restrictive covenants, and non-solicitation agreements, and defending prevailing wage claims.

Transactions: On the transactional side, Mr. Romeo has been involved in drafting non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements, and independent contractor agreements, post-employment restrictive covenants, and employment policies and handbooks. He has also specifically represented restaurants and hospitality businesses in all of the above employment matters.

Mr. Romeo has also had experience in general commercial litigation including suits on breaches of contract, mortgage foreclosure actions on commercial property, and other actions or proceedings of a commercial nature.

Practice Areas

Education & Admissions

Brooklyn Law School, J.D.
Muhlenberg College, B.A.

New York
New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court

Activities

Litigation Committee, New York City Bar Association, Member
Small Law Firm Committee, New York City Bar Association, Member
Board of Trustees, Muhlenberg College, Secretary, and Member
Management Advisory Board, MTA Office of The Inspector General, Member
Lake Hopatcong Foundation, Director

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