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Richard D. Tuschman is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar, AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers Magazine. He is a frequent lecturer on employment law issues and writes the Forbes Let’s Talk Shop Blog, which focuses on current issues in employment law. Richard graduated with honors from the George Washington University Law School in 1991 and received his B.A. in 1988 from Franklin & Marshall College. He grew up in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, and attended Manalapan High School.
Richard regularly represents clients in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases, as well as in cases alleging employment discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Florida Civil Rights Act. Richard also handles cases involving whistleblowing, restrictive covenants (non-competition and non-solicitation agreements), breach of contract and trade secrets, and regularly appears before federal and state agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Richard has handled a wide range of litigation in federal and state courts in his career, including consumer class actions, business disputes, and litigation under the Title III of the ADA. He began his career with the employment law boutique Muller Mintz, and has also practiced with several large firms, including Baker & McKenzie, Epstein Becker & Green, and Akerman.
Richard lives in Cooper City, Florida with his wife, Jennifer, their three children, Sam, Ben and Abbie, and (at last count) their three dogs and seven cats. Richard is an avid cyclist and regularly rides with several local cycling groups. He is also Vice-President of Debbie’s Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers, and making the cure for stomach cancer a reality.
Richard can be reached on his direct line at or by email at
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Posted by Ross | November 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Responsive, thorough, friendly attorney
Richard responded to my time-sensitive inquiry over the weekend, reviewed my contract on the following Monday, and provided excellent, insightful advice based on his experience. I will definitely be retaining him again if I need to do so in the future.
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer
I considered a few other attorneys before I engaged Richard. He was the clear choice. He has previous experience at large firms, which gave him credibility with opposing counsel representing the company from a large firm. He was very responsive, starting on the day I hired him. He is patient and is a...
Posted by John | December 01, 2019 | Employment & Labor
Great experience. Clear And Coincise
I had the opportunity to talk to Richard about my employment contract and the problem that I have with my current employer. He asked me to provide the contract and after a couple of days he came back with all the possible avenues for my situation. He clearly explained all the pros and cons of taking...
Posted by Maureen | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Exactly the Advice I needed to hear
I needed Richard's legal counsel during a tough time with a business partner in 2019 and previously in 2018 when I left my old firm among a potential discrimination and retaliation law suit. Richard came through for me both times. He was a sounding board, understood what I was going through, showed c...
Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding and Professional Attorney
My case with Richard was somewhat tricky, but he investigated every avenue for my case, and ultimately won me a settlement I was very happy with. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of the law, and was respectful, professional, informative, and calm thru the entire process. I know that I can count ...
"Rich is a highly skilled and effective employment lawyer. He is smart, reasonable and methodical in his approach and gets good results."
"Rich is a highly competent, effective lawyer that I have had the opportunity to observe for more than 20 years. He consistently gets good results for his clients and is well-regarded for his professionalism by his colleagues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rich is one of the brightest and best employment law attorneys working in Florida."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and knowledgeable in the field. Great person to work with."
Business lawyer
2016
Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2015
Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Board Certified - Labor & Employment Law, Florida Bar
2002
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017 - Present
Owner, Richard D. Tuschman, P.A.
2015 - 2017
Partner, Goodz & Tuschman, PLLC
2012 - 2015
Shareholder, Akerman Senterfiit
2011 - 2012
Partner, Duane Morris, LLP
2004 - 2010
Partner, Epstein Beker & Green, PC
2003 - 2004
Shareholder, Becker & Poliakoff
2000 - 2003
Associate, Baker McKenzie
1991 - 2000
Associate and Officer, Muller Mintz, PA
1991 - Present
Florida BarMember
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
B.A.
2016
2016
2008
1997
English
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Can an employer prohibit non-exempt employees from working while on vacation?
09 Jun 2016
The staffing agency is refusing to pay me my final paycheck. Please advise what I can do legally.
07 Apr 2016