Jason A Rittereiser

I had a very complicated and sensitive situation. I required FMLA/DVLA after being assaulted; in order to approve such leave, my employer required detailed information about the situation. My employer, one of the largest in the state, then shared this information internally, on a wide scale, without ...my knowledge or consent and in direct violation of the leave I required. It was an emotionally devastating experience to learn my situation was now common gossip, truly worse than the assault itself. I began researching attorneys and spoke with three before finding Jason Rittereiser. The other attorneys were impersonal, challenging to speak with, and slow to provide information. I thought perhaps this wasn't as offensive and illegal as I thought. I felt very alone, humiliated, and inadequate in pursuing anything against my employer but then I spoke to Attorney Jason Rittereiser. He was genuinely outraged and simultaneously empathetic of my situation; he reassured me laws had been broken and this was an unlawful situation more than sufficient to require intervention. Attorney Rittereiser spent vast amounts of time with me thoroughly explaining process, procedure, possible outcomes, and legal tactics. He answered every question I had and those I had not thought of from the beginning until the end of our involvement. Even if I asked a question more than once or was challenged by a concept, he was a model of patience, professionalism, and fluency in employment law. We spoke and emailed at all times of the day and everyday of the week. He was incredibly prompt in returning contact and/or informing me of points of interest in my case. Attorney Rittereiser ensured I was expertly prepared for all phases of this lawsuit. Any direction or request from his office was communicated clearly and proactively. He worked with my schedule when in person meetings were necessary and these encounters were highly organized and he was completely prepared. Attorney Ritereiser is an impressive man and an excellent attorney. He is pleasant to speak with and is an active listener and competent communicator. What always impressed me the most was in nearly every conversation he reminded me that the primary goal, "Is that you are okay, everything else is secondary to you and your health." As I said it was an emotionally charged situation that took it's toll. Even in what became the end, during mediation when we spoke of settling or moving onto trial the primary consideration was of my comfort and mental health above monetary considerations. While I was provided with excellent advice and guidance through this process by Attorney Rittereiser, the decisions were always mine in the end. Any choice to be made was fully discussed and I never hesitated to disagrees if I felt it necessary. The atmosphere he provides is one of utter transparency and respect. I can not recommend Attorney Rittereiser and his team highly enough. They are incomparable in their competence, empathy and dedication to the clients they serve.