$ 100-400 per hour
Richard E Hayber
About Richard
Biography
My practice is dedicated to helping hardworking Connecticut employees who have been the victims of employer abuses in their workplace, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and unpaid wages or commissions. I make it my business to help employees protect their careers from employers who violate the law.
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Attorney Hayber is a passionate, creative and hard working advocate for employees. He has devoted his professional life to this calling and has represented employees in almost every occupation, including waiters and waitresses, automobile damage appraisers, custodians, truck drivers, teachers, assistant managers, and executive vice presidents.
He has a natural predisposition to represent the underdog. “I have always stood up for people in my life. In high school, I stood up to a coach who was bullying my teammates. I was suspended five days, but I couldn’t just sit there and let it go on without saying something.”
His clients provide inspiration as well. “One former client gave me a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King that he hung in his office cubicle during a period of harassment and retaliation. It reads, ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.’ Today, these words inspire my work.”
Attorney Hayber graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association and the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association. He represents employees in state and federal courts, before the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Department of Labor. He and his clients have successfully advanced the legal rights of employees in such areas as gender discrimination, overtime claims, workplace harassment, disability discrimination, and more. He is well respected among other lawyers and most of his work is referred to him by other attorneys.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
33 years | 700 cases
Civil Rights
10%
33 years | 20 cases
Class Action
10%
26 years | 20 cases
Discrimination
10%
33 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 33 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1992
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Hayber Law Firm
750 Main Street, Suite 904, Hartford, CT, 06103
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Richard E Hayber's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Matthew | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very impressed
I found Attorney Hayber in a random google search in 2020, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. From a clean and professional office, to an ability to make things happen in record time, I couldn’t be more satisfied with him and his team. They get stuff done. I don’t know how else to say ...
Posted by Brittany | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Truly the BEST!
I hired Richard as my Attorney because from day one he was knowledgeable, compassionate and completely understanding to the situation I was experiencing. He was there every step of the way to answer any questions I had, and even to offer advice that helped me get through the process. The time he took...
Posted by Lisa | October 28, 2014
Very knowledgeable and trustworthy
While my situation was very unique, Attorney Hayber was able to competently advise me on appropriate steps to take. Without his expertise and determination I would have never received such a fair settlement!
Posted by PETER | September 10, 2012
A true employee rights champion!
Used him when I was being used by a company as a grunt, but was classified as exempt management. He and is team worked hard to file my claim and get it settled. Always kept me informed of what was going on in the process until case was settled.
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2010
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Was referred by another attorney and after entering Dick's office, he constantly looked at his watch. He did not listen and kept checking his watch At the end he informed me of a $300.00 consultation fee which I was not informed of and did not pay. The other reviews on his website regarding his compa...
Richard E Hayber's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rick is an exemplary professional. He has deep knowledge and experience in employment law; he cares deeply about getting justice for his clients; he's responsive and an excellent communicator. I refer cases to him and his office without hesitation."
"Richard is very knowledgeable if the field of employment law, and works hard to protect the rights of his clients. I recommend him highly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rick is my go to employment law lawyer. If you have any questions concerning your rights in an employer employee scenario than Rick is the lawyer you want. Highest regards."
"I endorse this lawyer in the field of employment law, and specifically in the area of class action wage and hour litigation."
"Attorney Hayber and I were opposing counsel on a sensitive contract dispute. While we will likely continue to view our respective client matters very differently, I found Rick to be respectful, knowledgeable and a person of high integrity. Perhaps the most telling endorsement I can offer is to state that if ever there were to exist a matter in which my firm found itself in conflict, I would have no hesitancy in recommending Attorney Hayber. Respectfully submitted - Rob Fortgang, 1/14/2011"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Rick is a very knowledgeable plaintiff's employment lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Rick is knowledgeable about many different areas of Connecticut and federal law. He is an honest lawyer who will tell clients if he thinks that there is an easier or less expensive way to solve their problems. He really cares about his clients!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Attorney Hayber for years and have always been impressed with his intellect and work ethic. Recently, I had occasion to work with Attorney Hayber as co-counsel on a contested litigation matter. He is a knowledgeable, practical and very effective litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Since 2002, I have had several clients consult and engage Rick regarding employment matters. None been have been dissatisfied with his work. Rick represented a client in a labor law matter against an acquaintance of mine. Rick and his client won and, even though my friend was unhappy with the outcome, he told me he respected Rick’s work for the plaintiff."
"I have co-counseled with Rick Hayber on two cases. I have found Rick to be highly intelligent, knowledgeable, and passionate about his work. Should the opportunity arise, I would gladly work with Rick again. "
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Rick Hayber for almost 10 years. During that time, I have referred many clients to him for help in Employment matters. All have been pleased by his skilled and aggressive representation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Rick Hayber and I were partners for five years, from 2002 through 2007, and I have no qualms about recommending him. His knowledge of employment law is outstanding, and he is one of the best negotiators I've ever known. You are unlikely to find another lawyer who who will work harder or more tenaciously for you."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2012
Client's Choice - Employment Law, AVVO
2012
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Connecticut Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Founder / Owner, Hayber Law Firm, LLC
Associations
2005 - 2008
Hartford County Bar AssociationCommittee Member
2001 - 2008
National Employment Lawyers AssocationMember
2001 - 2008
Connecticut Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - 2008
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Curry v. Allan S. Goodman, Inc.
Reversed grant of summary judgment
Osborn v. Home Depot,USA Inc., 518 F.Supp.2d 377 (D.Conn. 2007)
Denial of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment
Neary v. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Ins. Co., 517 F.Supp.2d 606, D.Conn.,2007.(September 27, 2007)
Denial of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment
Lewczyk v. Department of Health, 2002 WL 31894801 (Conn.Super.), 33 Conn. L. Rptr. 681 (2002)
Denial of Motion for Summary Judgment
Neary v. Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Co., 518 F.Supp.2d 377 (D.Conn. 2007)
D's Summ Judg denied, collective action certified
Goldstein v. Unilever, Inc., 2004 WL 1098789 (Conn. Super. 2004)
Defendant's Motion to Dismiss denied
Sancomb v. Mothers Work, Inc.
Settlement
Dr. Paul Desan, et al. v. Bridgeport Port Authority and The City of Bridge Port
Education
1992
University of Connecticut School of Law
Juris Doctor
1985
Trinity College
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Roundtable Discussion Model Rule 8.4
Model Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4
2013
CELA's Wage and Hour Meeting
The Basics and Recent Developments of Wage/Hour Law
2013
2013 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Wage and Hour Litigation
2010
The Rise in Wage / Hour Litigation
The Rise in Wage / Hour Litigation
2010
Connecticut Bar Association Annual Meeting
The Practice of Labor and Employment Law in the Current Economy:
2009
Prosecuting and Defending Wage/Hour Claims
Prosecuting and Defending Wage/Hour claims
2004
How to Comply with the FLSA and Connecticut Wage Laws and Avoid Wage Claims
Overtime Law
1999
Litigation of Wage and Hour Claims/ Collective Actions
FLSA overtime claims
N/A
Lecture on Connecticut Supreme Court ruling in Curry v. Allan S. Goodman, Inc.
Disability Discrimination law in Connecticut
Publications
2014
CTpost.com
Court tells Daily Voice to pay up!
2011
Connecticut Bar Association, Labor and Employment Quarterly
EMPLOYMENT CLASS ACTIONS IN THE WAKE OF AT&T MOBILITY, LLC V. CONCEPCION – HAS THE RUMOR OF THEIR DEMISE BEEN GREATLY EXAGGERATED?
2008
Connecticut Law Tribune
More Employers must follow ADA policy
2008
Connecticut Law Tribune
Employers must discuss possible accommodations with more workers
2008
Compensation Quarterly
Accommodating the Claimant's Permanent Restrictions, Is There a Duty?
Languages
English
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