Richard A. Hooker 20YEARSAWARDED

Richard A. Hooker

Novi, MI Directions
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
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248-567-7400
Richard A. Hooker
Richard A. Hooker
Novi, MI
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248-567-7400
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Varnum LLP

112 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Richard A. Hooker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard A. practices law in Novi, Michigan

Best Lawyers has recognized Richard A. Hooker since 2005. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard A. Hooker is held by other lawyers.

Works at
Varnum LLP

112 Best Lawyers awards

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Varnum LLP logo

Locations

Novi, Michigan
248-567-7400
39500 High Pointe Boulevard, Suite 350
Novi, MI 48375

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1976
  • Washington and Lee University, graduated 1976

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

Affiliations

  • ABA Labor and Employment Law Section - Co-Chair, Standing Committees on Unemployment Insurance Law and State Labor Law Developments
  • College of Labor and Employment Lawyers - Fellow

Client Testimonials

I am very thankful for all the expertise and knowledge Richard Hooker brings to the table. He's certainly one of the most remarkable people I've ever been fortunate enough to work with.

Joshua Porter (B&B Trucking)

Kalamazoo, MI

I would give Mr. Hooker my highest recommendation to any company seeking legal counsel in the areas of Employment or Labor Law. He is very responsive to all of our needs and has an outstanding knowledge of our company and our requirements.

Richard Zygadlo (II Stanley Co., Inc.)

Dick understands the inner workings of organizations, is able to participate as a business partner, and is a legal expert. He is a gifted attorney and a trusted business partner. I highly recommend him for difficult employment and legal issues that exist in today's business climate.

Steven Busch (S2 Yachts, Inc.)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Labor Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Labor Law - Management, Ann Arbor (2024)
  • Labor Law - Management, Ann Arbor (2022)
  • Employment Law - Management, Ann Arbor (2021)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Ann Arbor (2020)
  • Labor Law - Management, Ann Arbor (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • Anesthesia Complications
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Civil Rights
  • Covenants Not to Compete
  • Discrimination
  • Labor
  • Management
  • National Labor Relations Board
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Wage-Hour Law
  • Wrongful Discharge

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