About Robert

Rob Friedman is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He advises and represents employers in virtually every aspect of the employee-employer relationship. His practice includes representing employers in litigation and administrative matters brought by employees and government agencies, as well as advising employers on employment-related issues, policies and procedures. Rob regularly advises employers on employment arbitration issues and has successfully argued arbitration enforcement issues before U. S. Courts of Appeals and the U. S. Supreme Court. He also devotes a significant part of his practice to litigating complex wage and hour collective and class actions in state and federal courts across the country. Most commonly, Rob works with the following types of clients: Construction companies Hospital and healthcare providers Retailers Rent-to-own companies Service organizations Telecommunications companies Temporary agencies Rob has authored and co-authored numerous articles, chapters and publications regarding wage and hour matters, class action defense, arbitration and the WARN Act. In addition, he is a frequent presenter at legal functions sponsored by sections of the American Bar Association, the Center for American and International Law and Littler Mendelson.

Practice Areas

Education

• Southern Methodist University, J.D.

Bar Admissions

• Texas, State Bar of Texas

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