Richard L. Pate

Our concern is representing employees in discrimination claims based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, disability, whistle-blower retaliation, and military status.

Additionally, we represent employees in school denial of tenure, wrongful discharge, defamation, breach of contract, overtime pay, severance pay and other types of employment based matters.

Mr. Pate has practiced law since 1995 and has represented employees in trials, appeals, and settlements in employment law related cases. He has represented employees in state and federal courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities. He is admitted to practice in the State of Connecticut, U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, U.S. Court of Appeals Second Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Client Reviews:

Sam 3 months ago: I cannot say enough great things about Attorney Pate. He was not only courteous and professional to me but very intelligent in dealing with employer. He not only demonstrated skill and professionalism while handling my case but showed extraordinary compassion during very difficult and stressful times.I worked with him on my situation and I appreciated his honesty and straightforwardness and after assessing the situation presented all the options so that I could make the best, intelligent and well informed decision. He was able to negotiate a better deal for me than the one my company initially offered. Attorney Pate is one of the good guys out there and I strongly recommend his skills as an employment lawyer.Maria Surini 6 months ago: Mr. Pate was incredibly informed and was able to resolve my legal issue with my employer without letting me feel the stress. Also a wonderful person.