Richard J. Shaklee

Richard Shaklee, a partner at the firm McLaughlin Stauffer & Shaklee, focuses his legal practice on Employment and Labor issues, Commercial Litigation, Local Government affairs, and Mediation. With an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his high professional ethics and legal proficiency, Mr. Shaklee is well-versed in handling a wide array of employment disputes for both employers and employees. His expertise encompasses matters such as contractual disputes, harassment and discrimination cases, whistleblower claims, wrongful termination issues, wage disputes, and non-competition agreements. He provides adept representation in cases involving various discrimination laws including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Serving as Labor Counsel for several public entities and currently holding the position of Borough Attorney for the Borough of Interlaken, Mr. Shaklee also holds a Diplomate Certificate in Municipal Law from the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys. Additionally, as a Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator listed on the New Jersey Superior Court Roster of Mediators, he has successfully mediated disputes in diverse areas such as employment, real estate, construction, and contracts. Mr. Shaklee has shared his knowledge as a speaker at seminars for the Monmouth Bar Association and as an Adjunct Instructor at Ocean County College, teaching a course on employment laws for Human Resource Managers.