Rod M. Fliegel learned about the practice of law from his father and considers himself “old school” in terms of his work ethic, responsiveness and devotion to his clients. He bonds with his clients by learning about their priorities, devising strategy and achieving results. He has worked with many of his clients for a decade or more.
Rod has broad subject matter experience and significant knowledge in class action defense and the intersection of the federal and state background check laws, such as Title VII and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and their state law equivalents.
He also has extensive experience defending employers in state, federal and administrative litigation, including matters with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the New York Office of the Attorney General.
As the national coordinating counsel for a large nationwide retailer and a large nationwide background check company, he handles and oversees civil and administrative matters throughout the country.
Select examples of Rod’s litigation experience include the following :
- Defeated with a summary judgment motion a proposed nationwide federal court class action in Texas against a trucking industry employer for alleged violations of the FCRA’s authorization, disclosure and notice provisions.
- Defeated with a summary judgment motion a proposed nationwide federal court class action in Texas against an employer for alleged violations of the FCRA’s authorization, disclosure and notice provisions.
- Defeated with a Rule 12 motion a proposed nationwide federal court class action in Florida against an employer for alleged violations of the FCRA’s authorization, disclosure and notice provisions.
- Led the Littler defense team in a putative California wage and hour class action against a trucking industry employer. The named plaintiff ultimately accepted a nuisance value settlement to resolve his individual claims.
Education :
- J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law, 1993
- B.A., Oberlin College, 1989
Courts :
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Cost
Rate : $$$