Rod Biermann has extensive experience representing employers and executives, partners, and professionals in a broad spectrum of employment-related claims and issues, encompassing both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
In his role as a litigator, Biermann has successfully prosecuted and defended complex employment matters in Federal and State Courts, as well as through arbitrations and mediations, on behalf of both companies and individuals. His expertise extends to a wide range of claims, including discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, disability, wage and hour violations, restrictive covenant breaches, and employee benefits claims.
Furthermore, Biermann has significant experience with complex employment agreements, having drafted and negotiated executive-level employment contracts, severance agreements, consultation agreements, and restrictive covenants from both the employer and employee perspectives. His comprehensive understanding of employment law enables him to provide valuable counsel to clients navigating the intricacies of employment agreements.
In addition to his litigation and transactional work, Biermann has also conducted employment law audits to ensure that companies are in compliance with all relevant employment law mandates. He has further experience defending small and large corporations against New York State Department of Labor audits, utilizing his expertise to protect clients' interests.
Prior to pursuing a career in law, Biermann spent several years in Los Angeles, California, where he established himself as a talented actor in the entertainment industry. He landed substantial roles in major studio films, including Pearl Harbor and The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, and appeared in numerous sitcoms, dramas, movies of the week, and TV pilot episodes.
