About Mr. Michael K. Fortunato

Michael K. Fortunato, Esq. is a dedicated and accomplished employment attorney with Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law. Michael represents clients in a wide array of employment-related disputes in New Jersey and Federal courts, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations under statutes such as the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Michael’s approach focuses on understanding each client’s unique situation and challenges, ensuring a tailored legal strategy that addresses their specific needs. By combining a meticulous understanding of employment law with a commitment to advocating for fairness in the workplace, Michael guides his clients through the legal process with clarity and empathy. Prior to joining Brandon J. Broderick, Michael practiced at a highly regarded plaintiff’s employment law firm, where he honed his skills in advocating for employees. Earlier in his career, Michael also practiced on the defense side, representing businesses and public entities in employment litigation and advising them on compliance with employment laws.

 

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Wrongful Termination
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July 11, 2025
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He files in the wrong court and once the case is moved to federal court he ghosts you. Vague communication never met face to face. Never even saw a photo of him other than the one on brodericks website . No zoom call nothing. Another attorney Mike Reilly takes over the case without ever informing me fortunato was terminated. They locked me out of the client portal. I was never uiedeposed and not informed of any court dates. This firm won't even give me my client file. Im not certain how many others had this lack of transparency but I found at least 8 federal employment cases on pacer that started with Fortunato filing in the wrong court, case then moved to federal court and then Mike Reilly being substituted in. Suddenly a notice of attorney termination for fortunato is sent to the court. Cases get left to quietly die. Look up his name on pacer and you will see the entire playbook. Same pattern every time. I wish I would have discovered this before they made a disastrous mess.

 

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  • Labor and Employment 2
    • Discrimination
    • Wrongful Termination
  • Harassment
  • Other 2
    • Employment - Plaintiff
    • Retaliation

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    Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C.
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    2010, New Jersey
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Rutgers Law School
    Class of 2010
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Cornell University
    Class of 2006
    B.A.

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Partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C.
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21 Main Street, Suite 352Hackensack, NJ 07601-7015U.S.A.

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    Mr. Michael K. Fortunato was admitted in 2010 to the State of New Jersey.
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    Mr. Michael K. Fortunato attended Rutgers Law School.