Barton Welcomes New Labor & Employment Partner, Richard Block, as Reported by CityBiz

Barton is thrilled to welcome our newest labor and employment partner, Richard H. Block, to our New York office. Dick’s practice encompasses a variety of L&E capabilities, including collective bargaining negotiations and complex employment litigation. Dick has also been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading practitioner in Labor & Employment and Labor Relations. Dick’s deep experience advising and litigating L&E matters for management clients, Fortune 500 companies, and financial institutions makes him an invaluable asset to our practice group.

As reported by CityBiz, Managing Partner Roger Barton was quoted as saying, “Barton’s ability to attract a lawyer of Richard’s caliber confirms our reputation as a place where top-flight practitioners join to be able to provide outstanding service to their clients. Dick joins a team of nationally recognized former BigLaw partners and attorneys in a firm cited for ‘giving BigLaw a run for its money’ and as a ‘midsized powerhouse.’ As a Band One Chambers rated Labor and Employment attorney, Dick brings valuable skills and experience to our team and clients.”

In his own words, Dick commented, “To have found a firm that brings incredible resources to my clients while also allowing me to be nimble, entrepreneurial, and client-focused is crucial. I’m excited to join and further reinforce our exceptional L&E team enabling us to continue to offer outstanding legal services.”

You can read the full CityBiz article here.