$ 150-300 per hour
David A Robinson
About David
Biography
I practice employment law, management-side. My clients are companies and organizations, not individual employees. I help companies and organizations comply with the employment laws. I work from home, so my overhead costs are low and thus I am able to charge somewhat lower fees than most lawyers charge. If you want to meet with me, I'll go to your office or some public place. We will not meet in my home. I earned my B.A. in economics in 1974 from George Washington University; J.D. in 1977 from Washington University in St. Louis, where I was a senior editor of the law review; and M.S. in psychology in 2021 from Purdue University Global. I practiced law in Massachusetts from 1977 to 2008. I have practiced law in Connecticut since 2006. Please see my new (published Aug. 26, 2025) book, A Judeo-Christian Legal Guide to Human Resource Management. Co-authored with my wife, Esther. Published by WestBow Press division of Zondervan and Thomas Nelson. Available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and WestBow Press.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
49 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 19 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 48 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
David A. Robinson
P.O. Box 780, North Haven, CT, 06473
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Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2016 | Employment & Labor
Excellent labor lawyer
Attorney Robinson has a broad understanding of labor law. I am an HR (human resources) professional. He has taught me a lot. He has guided me through some difficult situations.
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Experience
Work Experience
1977 - Present
Owner, David A. Robinson, Attorney at Law
2005 - 2014
Adjunct Professor of Business, University of New Haven
2001 - 2005
Senior lecturer in business law, Western New England University
2000 - 2000
Visiting lecturer in labor relations, Westfield State University
1990 - 1992
Regulatory compliance analyst, Aetna Life & Casualty Company
1987 - 1988
Legal commentator and political reporter, WWLP-TV 22
1979 - 1982
Adjunct professor of law, Western New England University
1977 - 1978
Associate, Neil Fieldman Law Office
Associations
2014 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2019
Connecticut Bar AssociationLabor and Employment Section Executive Committee
1977 - 2008
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Stonehill College v. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, 441 Mass. 549, 808 N.E.2d 205 (2004)
O’Brien v. Town of Agawam, 350 F.3d 279 (1st Cir. 2003)
Dalrymple v. Town of Winthrop, 50 Mass. App. Ct. 611, 740 N.E.2d 204 (2000)
Armstrong v. Jefferson Smurfit Corp., 30 F.3d 11 (1st Cir. 1994)
Draghetti v. Chmielewski, 416 Mass. 808, 626 N.E.2d 862 (1994)
Commonwealth v. Alabarces, 385 Mass. 1012, 434 N.E.2d 205 (1982)
Commonwealth v. Therrien, 383 Mass. 529, 420 N.E.2d 897 (1981)
Bell v. Surveillance Unlimited, Inc., 9 Mass. App. Ct. 835, 399 N.E.2d 509 (1980)
Commonwealth v. Ronayne, 8 Mass. App. Ct. 421, 395 N.E.2d 350 (1979)
Commonwealth v. Cotter, 8 Mass. App. Ct. 476, 395 N.E.2d 488 (1979)
Education
2021
Purdue University Global
M.S. in Psychology
1977
Washington University in St. Louis
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
George Washington University
B.A. in Economics
Speaking Engagements
2015
Northwest Connecticut Human Resource Association
Faith-Based Human Resource Management
2015
Human Resource Leadership Association of Eastern Connecticut
Faith-Based Human Resource Management
2014
New York State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference
Faith-Based Human Resource Management
2014
First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, CT
Faith-Based Human Resource Management
2013
Connecticut Cooperative Education & Internship Association
Employment Law
2011
University of New Haven Sustainable Communities Series
People, Planet, and Profits: Sustainable Business Practices
2009
Trumbull (CT) Rotary Club
Employment Law
2000
Council on Education in Management, Springfield, Mass.
Employee Whistleblowing and Retaliation Claims
1997
National Employment Lawyers Association, Boston
Defamation in the Workplace
1997
Massachusetts Bar Association Labor and Employment Section, Springfield, Mass.
The Three Hats of the Employment Lawyer: Legal Counselor, Career Counselor, Psychological Counselor
1997
Council on Education in Management, Springfield, Mass.
How to Interview, Check References, and Use Pre-Employment Testing
1997
Council on Education in Management, Springfield, Mass.
Sexual Harrassment
1996
Council on Education in Management, Springfield, Mass.
Stress and Mental Disorder—New Responsibilities For Employers Under the ADA
1996
Council on Education in Management, Springfield, Mass.
Advanced ADA–Reasonable Accommodation from A to Z
1995
Massachusetts Bar Association Labor and Employment Section, Springfield, Mass.
Mental Impairments and the Handicap Discrimination Laws
1995
Council on Education in Management, Springfield, Mass.
Reinstate or Terminate—Making the Right Choice Under Disability and Leave Laws Today
1995
Chicopee (Mass.) Chamber of Commerce
Drug Testing in the Workplace
1994
Massachusetts Bar Association Labor and Employment Section
Summary Judgment in Employment Cases
1994
Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Labor and Employment Conference
Recent Statutory and Regulatory Developments in Employment Law
1993
Elms College, Chicopee, Mass.
The Americans With Disabilities Act
Publications
2025
WestBow Press division of Zondervan and Thomas Nelson
A Judeo-Christian Legal Guide to Human Resource Management
2021
Connecticut Lawyer
Resource Report - CBA Legal Research and Writers Community List
2013
WestBow Press
Some Tips to Prevent Employment Discrimination Lawsuits
2013
Archway Publishing
Workplace Discrimination Prevention Manual: Tips for Executives, Managers, and Students to Increase Productivity and Reduce Litigation
2012
Fairfield County Business Journal
Your Bosses, Your Stakeholders — and Your Conscience
2008
Fairfield County Business Journal
Employers Beware—Big Changes Expected Under Obama (co-author with Robert G. Brody)
2008
Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Supreme Court Review — Employment Law (co-author with Robert G. Brody)
2003
Paulist Press
A Legal and Ethical Handbook for Ending Discrimination in the Workplace
1999
Business West
Caps Are Needed on Emotional Distress Damages
1998
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Ending the ‘Pretext Only/Pretext Plus’ Debate
1997
Law Practice Management (American Bar Association)
Some Attorneys Find Happiness Selling Their Services "Wholesale"
1996
American Bar Association
Practicing Law Without Clients: Making a Living as a Freelance Lawyer (how lawyers can earn money doing legal research and writing for other lawyers)
1995
Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal
Wholesale Legal Services: A Viable Career Alternative
1994
Western New England Law Review
Discovery of the Plaintiff’s Mental Health History in an Employment Discrimination Case
1993
Massachusetts Bar Association Labor and Employment Section News
The ‘56’ Olympics: Clearing the Summary Judgment Hurdle After Hicks, Ramsdell, and LeBlanc
1992
Chamber Channels (Greater Springfield, Mass., Chamber of Commerce newsletter)
Age Discrimination: A Short Guide and a Practical Tip
1992
Women Unlimited
Both Sides Now: Executive Women and Employment Discrimination
1992
Massachusetts Bar Association Labor and Employment Section News
Dissenters Need Not Apply: Private Employees and Free Speech
1981
Western New England Law Review
Redefining the Advocate's Role: A Contract Theory of Legal Ethics
Languages
English