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Richard L. Pate
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Richard L. Pate

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6 reviews

155 Post Road East, Suite 11, Westport, CT 06880

Employment Law, COVID-19 Legal Issues, Discrimination Claims and 13 more

About Richard L. Pate

The concern of our practice is representing employees in all areas of employment law including but not limited to:

Discrimination claims based on the following:

Race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, whistle-blower retaliation, and military status.

Additionally, we represent individuals in the following matters:

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.

 

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Richard L. Pate got this award in 2021

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Discrimination
Posted by anonymous
December 09, 2025
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I’m so thankful for the incredible support this employment lawyer provided. They handled my case with skill, patience, and genuine care. Their guidance made a stressful situation so much easier to navigate, and I felt supported every step of the way. I truly appreciate everything they did and highly recommend them to anyone who needs strong, compassionate representation.

 
Discrimination
Posted by anonymous
June 25, 2024
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Attorney Pate has a thorough knowledge of the law and pursued my case with determination. He answered all my questions with great clarity and patience. He is ethical, honest and shows exceptional commitment. I highly recommend him.

Sexual Harassment
Posted by anonymous
March 07, 2022
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If your looking for someone who is going to be readily available to answer all questions- someone knowledgeable in their field & provides great service then Rich is your guy!

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Areas of Law

  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • Labor and Employment
  • Other 14
    • Employment Law
    • COVID-19 Legal Issues
    • Discrimination Claims
    • School Denial of Tenure
    • Wrongful Discharge
    • Defamation
    • Overtime Pay
    • Severance Pay and other types of Employment Based Matters
    • Professional Sexual Misconduct
    • Fair Labor Standards
    • Age Discrimination in Employment
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Race Discrimination
    • Religion Discrimination

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Connecticut
    1995, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Connecticut
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Quinnipiac College
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Bridgeport
    Class of 1990
    B.A.

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Tse Building, 155 Post Road East, Suite 11Westport, CT 06880U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Richard L. Pate was admitted in 1994 to the State of Connecticut.
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    Richard L. Pate speaks Italian.
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    Richard L. Pate attended Quinnipiac College.

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