Robert M Fortgang

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Robert M Fortgang
Employment & Labor Law Attorneys. Serving CT & MA ...We Can Help.
5.0 star rating
Without question, this is the best lawyer I have worked with...
- John Karas, a Employee Benefits client
5.0 star rating
Great employment attorney
- Ron, a Employment client

Overview

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9.4

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Free Consultation (30 minutes)

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  • Robert Fortgang Associates, LLC
    Employment Law Attorneys
    573 Hopmeadow Street
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    Office: 860-658-1055
    Office: 860-658-1055
    Fax: 860-658-0565
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  • Robert Fortgang Associates, LLC
    339 Main St / PO Box 912
    Webster, MA 01570
    Office: 860-658-1055
    Office: 860-658-1055
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We have gone "lean" ...forever!
10 years to get to the altar ...the remainder of our lives to grow closer with one another and Our Lord.
Several years ago a dear friend asked me to join the board of directors of Mary's Place, a center for grieving children and families.  Doing so has been nothing short of life changing.  Will you please consider helping?  Just visit - www.marysplacect.com
From when it all began ...

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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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Without question, this is the best lawyer I have worked with...”

Posted by: John Karas, almost 5 years ago.

Client Review: I never thought that working with a lawyer could be such a pleasure. Robert Fortgang maintains a remarkable balance between expert knowledge,... more
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“Great employment attorney”

Posted by: Ron, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I am a senior attorney at a Fortune 100 company. Rob and his associate Sarah did a great job helping me settle a difficult employment case in MA.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

22 endorsements


Charles Houlihan JR

I endorse this lawyer. Rob has extensive experience in employment controversies and diligently stays on top of this rapidly changing legal specialty.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Houlihan , Simsbury (CT), Over 2 years ago
Leon L Lemaire

I endorse this lawyer's work. For over 35 years I have made referrals to Rob on matters of his expertise. He is one of the finest attorneys I have... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Leon Lemaire , About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

33 years since Robert M Fortgang was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Connecticut Active 1980 06/20/2012
Massachusetts Active 2010 05/03/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Senior Vice President and Counsel, Human Resources at Connecticut Small Business Federation 1984–present
Counsel, Human Resources at Connecticut Human Resource Reports 1984–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Bridgeport School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
Adelphi University Psychology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1972

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
BV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2013
Clients' Choice 2012 Avvo 2012

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Admitted as an Attorney United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 2008–present
Member Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association 2007–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 363 Legal Answers
11 Best Answers - chosen by asker
158 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
59 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

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
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Hiring, Firing & Managing In-Between Employment Issues Update 2011
The Employment Law Answer Man Windsor Chamber of Commerce 2010
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