Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba is pleased to welcome David M. Steckel to its expanding Employment Law & Labor Relations Group. Bringing more than 25 years of experience, Mr. Steckel has a reputation for providing outstanding legal counsel and representation to public and private employers in a wide array of matters. Additionally, he will serve in the firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice.
“Attorney Steckel is well-known to Lehigh Valley’s top employers, many of which are already served by FLB,” says Erich J. Schock, Managing Shareholder. “His knowledge and proven track record in Pennsylvania courts bring immense value to our team and our clients. As FLB continues to expand, we are fortunate to attract and retain outstanding talent like David, which plays a crucial role in maintaining our standard of exceptional legal representation for area businesses.”
A skilled litigator, Mr. Steckel has successfully defended clients in jury trials in Pennsylvania’s state and federal courts, as well as handled hearings before the State Civil Service Commission and Pennsylvania Labor Relations Commission. He provides counsel on a full range of labor and employment law matters, including:
- Union & labor relations
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Wages
- FMLA and leave policies
- Employee policies and manuals
- OSHA and safety
- Employment agreements, non-compete and nondisclosure agreements
- Employee discipline and termination
FLB’s Employment Law & Labor Relations Group helps employers navigate the myriad challenges, laws and regulations affecting the workplace. With decades of combined experience in labor and employment law and a perspective earned as former judicial law clerks and trained mediators, they help employers avoid litigation and defend them when claims are filed. The group works closely with business owners, executives, managers and human resource professionals to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws governing the employer-employee relationship, reduce the risk of workplace claims, and increase workplace morale and productivity.
In addition to being active in local bar associations and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Mr. Steckel serves on the Board of Directors of the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley. He earned his law degree from The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University and his undergraduate degree from Bloomsburg University.
Please join us in welcoming Attorney David Steckel to Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba!
