Rose Kallor

read moreAt Rose Kallor, LLP, we strive to provide the best and most advanced legal services to our clients. The Firm is considered to lead its field in public sector law. We are innovative, progressive and enthusiastic lawyers, counselors, litigators and teachers. Our services are provided in a friendly, personalized and hands-on approach to maximize our clients' understanding of the law and how to apply it to daily operations. Rose Kallor was formed by Michael J. Rose, Esq. and Robin B. Kallor, Esq. in 2007 with a strong and powerful legal team behind them.

read moreFrom the Declaration of Independence, to the Bill of Rights; from the Emancipation Proclamation to the signing of Title VII; from the Rehabilitation Act to the Americans with Disabilities Act, America has been a nation that has long sought to ensure civil rights for its citizens. Those rights oftentimes can frame the responsibilities of the government official, and can impose serious personal liability for errors and oversight. While the law speaks of "qualified immunity, " our experience teaches us that for many civil rights lawyers and judges, the rule of qualified immunity has been transferred to one of unlimited liability.

read moreIn its consulting practice, Rose Kallor, LLP's primary goal is to enable clients to avoid litigation though education, training, awareness and protocols. Its secondary goal is to reduce the risk of exposure in the event litigation is commenced. Our attorneys assist employers in drafting and administering policies that adhere to complex and varied legal requirements and that are applicable to the client's business. Further, our attorneys are regularly available to our clients on an as needed basis to assist them in making challenging decisions.

read moreRose Kallor, LLP concentrate its practice in private and public sector Labor and Employment matters. Our collective experience is in this area is the backbone of our practice and we are considered leaders in the field. The team of lawyers at Rose Kallor addresses all aspects of labor and employment law, including union grievances, wage and hour matters, investigation of employee complaints and employee malfeasance, union negotiations, arbitrations, litigation and appellate practice at the administrative, state and federal levels.

read moreMs. Cieslak's practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment litigation in state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, including the defense of public sector and private employers against claims of discrimination, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, free speech retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, and other civil rights violations. Ms. Cieslak also handles appeals before the Appellate and Supreme Courts of Connecticut. Ms. Cieslak also provides advice to employers regarding compliance with labor and employment laws.

read moreAs a Managing Partner of Rose Kallor, LLP, Mr. Rose is widely recognized as one of Connecticut's leading employment litigators in his representation of governments, government officials, and private businesses of varied sizes. He has tried over twenty cases to verdict in the areas of employment law and civil rights. In 2007, at the age of 41, he was named to a list of preeminent attorneys within the state of Connecticut. Later in 2007, he was listed among the top lawyers in New England. In addition to representing employers in federal and state courts, Mr. Rose provides representation before numerous government agencies, including the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, state and federal Departments of Labor and the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission.

read moreThe attorneys at Rose Kallor have provided training to hundreds of private and public sector employers and their employees across a wide array of subject matter, from anti-discrimination and harassment prevention, to wage and hour laws, to compliance with state and federal Civil Rights statutes. Training seminars can be arranged and constructed to meet your needs on whatever topics are deemed necessary.

read moreOver the course of her fifteen-year career, she has represented almost every municipal department including fire, police, planning and zoning, building and health departments. Ms. Powell has tried approximately 10 cases to verdict, including several complex civil rights cases, and has prepared Appellate briefs for submission in state and federal court. She also represents her private clients in commercial and environmental litigation. Attorney Powell represents municipalities and boards of education, their officers and employees in federal and state court involving issues such as: Civil rights and 1983 claims; Land Use and Zoning; Special education; Municipal contract disputes; Title IX; Enforcement of municipal regulations; Student discipline; First Amendment retaliation; Fair Housing Act; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act; FOIA; Connecticut Environmental Protection Act; Injuries on municipal and property.