Attorney Richard Celler Practice areas
  • Wage & Hour Law
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Whistleblower Protection
  • Workplace Discrimination
  • Wrokplace Harassment Matters
languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • University of Miami 1996 – BS/BA - Honors
  • University of Miami School of Law 1999 – Juris Doctor - Cum Laude
  • University of Miami Moot Court Hall of Fame
Awards / Recognitions
  • A/V Preeminent Rating Martindale Hubbell
  • Avvo Rating of 10.0

Richard Celler, Esq. Founding Attorney

Attorney Richard Celler

Richard Celler is the Managing Partner of Richard Celler Legal, P.A., a/k/a the Florida Overtime Lawyer. He created this firm after having served as the Founding Member and Managing Partner of one of the largest employee/plaintiff side employment law divisions in the United States.

In this capacity, Mr. Celler managed a team of over 40 employees and 11 lawyers handling single plaintiff and class action employment and discrimination cases throughout Florida and the United States.During his development of this Division, Mr. Celler trained each of the lawyers in the division on the law applicable to employment situations, how to litigate these cases successfully, and how to build a successful employment law practice by keeping the main priority in mind – – the client.

During Mr. Celler’s tenure as the Division Head, he successfully guided his team to substantial settlements and verdicts in thousands of cases including resolutions between $1,000,000 to in excess of $9,500,000.00, on single cases.

Mr. Celler was also the lead trial lawyer for the Division, and secured total client verdicts in excess of $330,000.00 and $1,100,000.00 in employment law trials regarding HIV Discrimination and Family Medical Leave Act Discrimination.

Mr. Celler has served as the first chair (or lead trial counsel) in excess of 40 employment law trials, and has managed thousands single plaintiff and class action overtime and employment cases, throughout Florida and nationwide. In November 2013, Mr. Celler left big firm life with the idea of reopening his own litigation firm with an emphasis on something most big firms cannot provide – – a lower volume of cases, and more focus on the needs and attention of every single client.

Mr. Celler’s practice focuses on all areas of the employment context from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under the Florida Civil Rights Act, Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act, and other employment related statutes. Additionally, Mr. Celler represents individuals in whistleblower and wage and hour litigation (overtime, minimum wage, commissions, final paychecks).

Many firms charge clients for an initial consultation to discuss their claims. Mr. Celler does not. You can call him or email him to discuss your case for free. If he elects to represent you, your case will be handled on a contingency basis, which means that he only gets paid, if you get paid. We encourage you to look at the remainder of our website for information on your rights and benefits in the workplace – www.floridaovertimelawyer.com.

IN THE NEWS

GTN News

GTN News interview of Davie, Florida Employment lawyer Richard Celler in lawsuit against Waldo City and the two men who were in charged with the police department.

News4JAX

News4JAX features Richard Celler Legal, PA against Waldo City Council, which involves four former police officers who are suing, saying they are being punished for telling the truth.

Spartan Race

Team Celler Legal proudly participated in the South Florida Spartan race. Way to go team!

WCJB-TV

WCJB-TV features Richard Celler Legal, P.A. high profile lawsuit against City of Waldo for illegally firing four police officers after blowing the whistle on the city that employed them for alleged fraud.

WFTV

WFTV features Davie, Florida Employment Attorney Richard Celler Legal, PA regarding the filed lawsuit by the health care facility workers claiming they were fired because they were not religious enough.

Gainsville Online

Ex-Waldo Police Officers Plan to Sue. Four former Waldo police officers plan to sue the city that once employed them because they blew the whistle on alleged illegal activity within the agency, leading to its closure.

WFTV

WFTV features Davie, Florida Employment Attorney Richard Celler Legal, PA regarding the filed lawsuit by the health care facility workers claiming they were fired because they were not religious enough.

Gainsville Online

Ex-Waldo Police Officers Plan to Sue. Four former Waldo police officers plan to sue the city that once employed them because they blew the whistle on alleged illegal activity within the agency, leading to its closure.

GTN News

GTN News interview of Davie, Florida Employment lawyer Richard Celler in lawsuit against Waldo City and the two men who were in charged with the police department.

Spartan Race

Team Celler Legal proudly participated in the South Florida Spartan race. Way to go team!