Richard J. Frey

Richard J. Frey

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

217 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Richard Frey is a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group and an experienced litigator and trial lawyer. He represents clients in high-stakes employment litigation, trade secret and employee mobility disputes, complex business litigation, and wage and hour class actions.

With a strong track record in high-profile matters, Richard advises employers on disputes involving restrictive covenants, noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, confidential information, unfair competition, and workplace-related business conflicts. He also defends companies in class and collective actions involving wage and hour claims, helping clients manage litigation risk and protect their business interests.

Best Lawyers has recognized Richard J. Frey since 2027. 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 J. Frey is held by other lawyers.

Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

217 Best Lawyers awards

Nixon Peabody LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Pepperdine University, JD, cum laude
  • University of California - Santa Barbara, BA, cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • California, The State Bar of California

Court Admissions

  • US District Court, Southern District of California
  • US District Court, Northern District of California
  • US District Court, Eastern District of California
  • US District Court, Central District of California
  • US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

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