May 25, 2012

Richard D. Fries, Partner

  • 269-553-3516
  • rdfries@varnumlaw.com
  • www.varnumlaw.com/people/richard-d-fries/

  • Rick is a partner in the Kalamazoo office. Since 1981, he has represented employers exclusively in solving labor and employment law problems in the workplace. He devotes most of his time to advising employers about how to avoid workplace crises, comply with state and federal labor and employment laws and regulations, and prevent litigation. He has significant experience counseling employers on how to stay union-free, and routinely works with clients in the application and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements. Rick has first-chaired over 100 labor arbitrations on behalf of management, and for 30 years has successfully bargained both initial and successor labor contracts on behalf of employers against unions in both the private and public sectors. He has successfully represented clients in formal administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC). He also represents school districts in labor and education law matters. Rick routinely speaks to industry groups and authors articles regarding labor and employment law. He is an active member of the ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law and the Labor Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He is also a member and past-president of the Michigan Counsel of School Attorneys. He has been recognized on multiple occasions in Michigan Super Lawyers & Rising Stars. 

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