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David S. Rich is the founding member of the Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC.
 

Mr. Rich litigates civil, commercial, employment, and securities matters in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey, and arbitrates such matters before FINRA and other arbitral bodies.  Mr. Rich also litigates appeals.

Mr. Rich has represented clients in, among other civil and commercial matters, breach of contract actions, business torts cases, bankruptcy and adversary proceedings, civil racketeering actions, oppressed minority shareholder disputes, product liability litigation, franchisor-franchisee litigation, qui tam actions, divorce actions and post-divorce judgment proceedings.

Mr. Rich has represented clients in, among other among other labor, employment, and employee benefits matters, breach of employment contract actions, employment discrimination cases, retaliatory discharge actions, sexual harassment cases, actions for breach of non-competition or non-solicitation agreements, ERISA actions to recover pension or health benefits, and employee benefit funds' actions to recover withdrawal liability payments and delinquent ERISA contributions.

Mr. Rich has represented clients in, among other securities matters, securities fraud cases, breach of fiduciary duty actions, actions for breach of investment management contracts, and arbitration proceedings to recover unpaid bonuses.

Before founding Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC, Mr. Rich was a partner of a boutique litigation firm in New York City.  Mr. Rich has also served as an associate of two prominent, mid-sized law firms in New York City and New Jersey, respectively.  Mr. Rich has litigated many noteworthy cases, such as JLM Chems., Inc. v. Summit Resource Group, Inc., No. 08-CV-10296, 2009 WL 1108662 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 24, 2009); Barron Partners, LP v. Lab123, Inc., No. 07-CV-11135, 2009 WL 129043 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 20, 2009); Barron Partners, LP v. Lab123, Inc., No. 07-CV-11135, 2008 WL 2902187 (S.D.N.Y. July 25, 2008); Pastore v. Witco Corporation Severance Plan, 196 Fed.Appx. 18, 2006 WL 2335161 (2d Cir. 2006); and Donohue v. Teamsters Local 282 Welfare, Pension, Annuity, Job Training & Vacation & Sick Leave Trust Funds, 12 F. Supp.2d 273 (E.D.N.Y. 1998).

Practice areas

  1. Employment and labor: 40%

    The Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC assists residents and businesses in regard to: New York City Business Litigation Attorney New York City Securities Fraud Attorney New York City Appeals Attorney New York City Wrongful Termination Attorney New York City Unpaid Bonuses Litigation Attorney New York City Trial Attorney New York City Contract Disputes Attorney New York City Breach Of Contract Attorney

    26 years

  2. Litigation: 40%

    The Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC assists residents and businesses in regard to: New York City Business Litigation Attorney New York City Securities Fraud Attorney New York City Appeals Attorney New York City Wrongful Termination Attorney New York City Unpaid Bonuses Litigation Attorney New York City Trial Attorney New York City Contract Disputes Attorney New York City Breach Of Contract Attorney

    26 years

  3. Appeals: 10%

    The Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC assists residents and businesses in regard to: New York City Business Litigation Attorney New York City Securities Fraud Attorney New York City Appeals Attorney New York City Wrongful Termination Attorney New York City Unpaid Bonuses Litigation Attorney New York City Trial Attorney New York City Contract Disputes Attorney New York City Breach Of Contract Attorney

    26 years

  4. Securities and investment fraud: 10%

    The Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC assists residents and businesses in regard to: New York City Business Litigation Attorney New York City Securities Fraud Attorney New York City Appeals Attorney New York City Wrongful Termination Attorney New York City Unpaid Bonuses Litigation Attorney New York City Trial Attorney New York City Contract Disputes Attorney New York City Breach Of Contract Attorney

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 300
New York, NY, 10170

    Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC

    12 First Street
    Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NJActive200003/11/2022
    DCGood Standing199702/21/2021
    NYCurrently registered 199502/24/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers1
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    New Jersey Super Lawyer – Employment & Labor — 2019 - 2021Super Lawyers2019
    New York Metro Super Lawyer - Employment & Labor — 2015 - 2021Super Lawyers2015
    AV (Preeminent) Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2011
    Top 25 Business Law BlogsLexisNexis2010
    Honors in EnglishUniversity of Pennsylvania1991
    Benjamin Franklin ScholarUniversity of Pennsylvania1991
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Motions Law ClerkUnited States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit1995 - 1996
    Law ClerkHon. Michael W. Farrell, District of Columbia Court of Appeals1994 - 1995
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    New York City Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Jacobs & WhitehallExecutives And Professionals In New York: Your Rights At Work2021
    New York Business Litigation and Employment Attorneys BlogWeekly Posts2011
    Partner News & Views (GTM Payroll Servs. Inc., Clifton Park, N.Y.)New York Senate & Assembly Each Pass Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights; Governor Pledges To Sign The Bill Into Law2010
    American Academy of Financial Management Global Online JournalTerminated Investment Bankers and Financial Services Employees May Be Entitled to Recover Their Unpaid Bonuses, Despite Employment-Related Documents Which Render Such Bonuses 'Discretionary' or Which Restrict Bonuses To Active Employees2009
    American Academy of Financial Management Global Online JournalTerminated Investment Banking Employees in the Investment Banking and Financial Services Industries May Be Entitled to Recover Their Unpaid Bonuses2008
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Columbia University School of LawJuris Doctor Degree1994
    University of PennsylvaniaBachelor of Arts Degree1991
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    January 2011 Breakfast ProgramPreventing Harassment And Retaliation Claims In The Workplace - New York2011
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    JLM Chems., Inc. v. Summit Resource Group, Inc., No. 08-CV-10296, 2009 WL 1108662 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 24, 2009).David S. Rich successfully moved to dismiss the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction.
    Barron Partners, LP v. Lab123, Inc., No. 07-CV-11135, 2009 WL 129043 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 20, 2009).Mr. Rich, on the hedge fund's behalf, successfully moved to dismiss, for failure to state a claim, the sellers' fraud and negligent misrepresentation counterclaims.
    U.S. ex rel. John Glover v. Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, No. 05-CV-6522 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 5, 2008) (oral opinion).Mr. Rich and a colleague successfully opposed the defendant agency's summary judgment motion.
    Barron Partners, LP v. Lab123, Inc., No. 07-CV-11135, 2008 WL 2902187 (S.D.N.Y. July 25, 2008).Mr. Rich, on the hedge fund's behalf, successfully opposed the seller entities' motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim.
    Pastore v. Witco Corporation Severance Plan, 196 Fed.Appx. 18, 2006 WL 2335161 (2d Cir. 2006).The Second Circuit vacated in most respects the District Court’s order and remanded for further proceedings, vindicating Mr. Rich’s contention that the plan administrator acted arbitrarily and capriciously in denying benefits to the participant.

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    Lawyer Arthur Brian Brandt

    Arthur Brandt, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
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    I have known David for nearly 40 years. He is an extremely intelligent person who is able to think through any problem. I have been in contact with David in the years since we have both graduated law school. He continues to be a person who I feel I can rely upon to debate legal issues and to arrive at quality answers that will be helpful to clients.

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    M. Miller, Appeals Attorney on Dec 13, 2013
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    Lawyer Arthur Brian Brandt

    Arthur Brandt, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
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    I have known David for nearly 40 years. He is an extremely intelligent person who is able to think through any problem. I have been in contact with David in the years since we have both graduated law school. He continues to be a person who I feel I can rely upon to debate legal issues and to arrive at quality answers that will be helpful to clients.

    Lawyer M. Todd Miller

    M. Miller, Appeals Attorney on Dec 13, 2013
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    Lawyer Bruce Edward Gudin

    Bruce Gudin, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 9, 2013
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    I endorse this lawyer. He is aggressive and smart. He knows employment law inside and out. I have referred cases to him and my clients always say that he is an exceptional, diligent, and attentive attorney. Bruce Gudin, Esq.

    Lawyer Christopher Daniel Leroi

    Christopher Leroi, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 5, 2013
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    Mr. Rich is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney.

    Lawyer Adam H Rosenblum

    Adam Rosenblum, Business Attorney on Mar 9, 2011
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    I endorse this lawyer. David has real expertise which is evident from several discussions we have had, including a meeting we had about a pension case.

    Lawyer Ronald Anthony Sarno

    Ronald Sarno, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 19, 2011
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    I endorse this lawyer.David is well know for his hard work in the field of employment law. He is active in New York and in New Jersey.

    Lawyer Maggi Khalil Maksoud

    Maggi Maksoud, Litigation Attorney on Jan 16, 2011
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    I endorse this lawyer. David is a dedicated and knowledgeable advocate.

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    James Caporrino, Litigation Attorney on Jan 14, 2011
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    Laura Mann, Immigration Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
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    I endorse this lawyer. Reza is generous with his time and knowledge and works very hard for his clients.

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    Jef Henninger, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
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    I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his stuff.

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    Sarah Meil, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
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    David generously shares his expertise with fellow attorneys.

    Lawyer Miriam N. Jacobson

    Miriam Jacobson, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2011
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