Overview
Practice Areas
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20% Employment / Labor
32 years, 1,000 cases
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20% Discrimination
32 years, 1,000 cases
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20% Sexual Harassment
32 years, 1,000 cases
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20% Wrongful Termination
32 years, 1,000 cases
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20% Arbitration
32 years, 1,000 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (13)
Videos (0)
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Whenever I am asked to speak in public I enjoy sharing with my audience that I do not write wills or do house closings ...but if they have employment issues... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
John,
2010-04-21
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I have known Rob for 30 years. He has represented me on several occasions during that time. He, successfully negotiated a separation contract that...
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Posted by:
Lisa,
2010-04-19
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
As an employer, I have availed myself of Mr. Fortgang's services on many occasions when dealing with several complex employee relationships. Mr....
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Peer Endorsements
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Attorney Fortgang played an instrumental role in resolving a very contentious legal dispute in which I represented a group of employees. His...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Peter Goselin
, Hartford (CT), About 1 year ago
It is with pleasure that I offer my endorsement of Attorney Fortgang. I first worked with Attorney Fortgang in the 1980s, where I was immediately...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Maureen Lovejoy
, Canton (CT), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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32 years since Robert M Fortgang was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Connecticut |
Active
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1980 |
12/01/2008 |
| Massachusetts |
Active
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2010 |
01/29/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Senior Vice President and Counsel, Human Resources at
Connecticut Small Business Federation
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1984–present
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Counsel, Human Resources at
Connecticut Human Resource Reports
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1984–present
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Attorney at
Robert Fortgang Associates
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1984–present
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Director of Industrial Relations and Small Business Services at
Connecticut Business & Industry Association
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1982–1984
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Assistant Director of Human Resources at
The Hartford Courant
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1980–1982
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Personnel Manager at
Gerber Scientific Instrument Company
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1978–1980
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Compensation Analyst at
Aetna Life & Casualty
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1976–1978
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Bridgeport School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1980 |
| Adelphi University |
Psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1972 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| 2005 Awards Ceremony & Celebration |
Allen Institute |
2005 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Admitted as an Attorney |
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit |
2008-present
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| Member |
Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association |
2007-present
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| Member |
National Employment Lawyers Association |
1998-present
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| Member |
Simsbury Chamber of Commerce |
1997-present
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| Employment Law Counsel |
Connecticut Small Business Federation |
1984-present
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| Member |
Connecticut Bar Association |
1980-present
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| Member |
Connecticut Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section |
1980-present
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See all 7 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment was granted
Outcome: The matter was settled prior to trial.
Outcome: The matter was amicably settled prior to trial.
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Legal Counsel and contributor of employment related forms and articles, including the At-Will Hiring Package |
Connecticut Human Resource Reports, LLC |
1999 |
| Series of monthly newsletters for the membership of the Connecticut Small Business Federation |
Personnelly Speaking© |
1998 |
| Chief legal consultant and Senior contributing author |
Employee Manual Maker© |
1994 |
| How To Develop an Employee Handbook |
Connecticut Heating & Cooling Contractors Human Resource Publication |
1993 |
| Series of monthly newsletters for the membership of the Connecticut Association of Builders and Contractors |
Personnelly Speaking© |
1990 |
| Series of monthly newsletters for the membership of the Connecticut Society of Association Executives |
Personnelly Speaking© |
1989 |
| Negligent Hiring ...Choose With Care |
Personnelly Speaking© |
1989 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| The Employment Law Answer Man |
Windsor Chamber of Commerce |
2010 |
| Help! I think my job is in jeopardy. |
Simsbury Public Library |
2009 |
| Employment Law Answer Man |
Granby Public Library |
2009 |
| Hiring, Firing & Managing In-between |
Avon Public Library |
2009 |
| Contemporary Legal Issues Affecting Employment |
Connecticut Club Managers Association Educational Conference |
1998 |
| An Examination of Some Critical Legal Issues Affecting Connecticut Employers |
Connecticut Club Managers Association Educational Conference |
1997 |
| Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace & Hiring, Firing & Managing-in-between |
Connecticut Club Managers Association Educational Conference |
1997 |
| How To Avoid Employee Lawsuits |
New England Wholesalers Convention |
1993 |
| Strategies To Stay One Step Ahead |
1992 International Remodeling Contractors Association |
1992 |
| Wage & Hour Laws and Labor Practices |
West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Seminar Series |
1991 |
| Legal Issues Affecting Employment |
CSCPS's Industry, Government and Education Conference |
1991 |
| Federal & State Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws |
CECA - Management Seminar |
1990 |
| How to Meet Your Legal Obligations |
A Personnel Compliance Seminar |
1990 |
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