Richard Shaklee, a partner at McLaughlin
Stauffer & Shaklee, P.C., brings his legal prowess to bear in Employment
and Labor matters, Commercial Litigation, Local Government affairs, and
Mediation.
Mr. Shaklee's extensive expertise
shines in the realm of employment law. He adeptly represents both employers and
employees in various employment disputes, including contractual disagreements,
harassment and discrimination claims, whistleblower cases, wrongful termination
matters, wage disputes, and issues related to non-competition and
non-solicitation agreements. His labor and employment practice also involves
reviewing and preparing employment and severance agreements and review of
employee manuals.
Mr. Shaklee’s seasoned
representation extends to navigating complex legislation such as the New Jersey
Law Against Discrimination (LAD), Title VII, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family
Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), and
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Mr. Shaklee's legal acumen has
earned him the role of Labor Counsel for numerous public entities, including Manalapan
Township, Wall Township, Hightstown Borough, and Jamesburg Borough. Currently,
he serves as the Borough Attorney for the Borough of Interlaken and Board
Counsel to the Asbury Park Public Library. His impressive credentials include a
Diplomate Certificate in Municipal Law from the New Jersey Institute of Local
Government Attorneys.
In addition to his legal
practice, Mr. Shaklee is a certified Rule 1:40 Qualified Mediator and holds a
place on the New Jersey Superior Court Roster of Mediators. He has successfully
mediated disputes in various domains, including employment, real estate,
construction, and contractual matters.
As a respected legal mind, Mr.
Shaklee has shared his insights at several seminars organized by the Monmouth
Bar Association, particularly focusing on labor and employment law. He has also
served as an Adjunct Instructor at Ocean County College, where he imparted
knowledge on employment laws tailored for Human Resource Managers.
Community Involvement:
• InfoAge Science History Learning
Center and Museum: Member of Board of Trustees.
• Jersey Shore Chamber of
Commerce: Member (former Member, Board of Directors).
• United States Army Reserve: 1st
Lieutenant (1988-1996).
Mr. Shaklee is a real professional. He took my case and did a fabulous job addressing all of the issues involved.He’s very knowledgeable and is a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him.
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