Stephen Fanning Attorney is a Providence-based law firm specializing exclusively in employment law, with a distinguished reputation built over three decades of advocating for employee rights. Recognized as a Rhode Island “Super Lawyer” in 2011 and 2012, the firm stands out for its unwavering commitment to workplace justice, personalized client service, and deep expertise in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts employment matters.
With over 30 years of experience, the firm provides individualized legal attention, ensuring clients work directly with their attorney rather than support staff. It focuses on representing employees facing wrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes, and other workplace injustices, emphasizing client education and compassionate guidance during stressful employment transitions. The practice is further strengthened by including an experienced female attorney on staff, offering valuable perspective on sensitive issues like sexual harassment and hostile work environments.
Services Offered
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Discharge
- Wage and Overtime Disputes
- Sexual Harassment Claims
- Discrimination based on Disability, Age, Race, and Sexual Orientation
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Cases
- Severance Review and Negotiations
- Unemployment Appeals
- Workplace Bullying
- Social Security Insurance (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Claims
- Union Negotiations
- Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Issues
- Arbitration Representation
- Federal and State Court Litigation
- Administrative Agency Proceedings
The firm serves clients throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, practicing in federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies such as the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Court, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and the Social Security Administration. Attorney Fanning notably tried the first case in the nation interpreting the FMLA and has represented hundreds of clients in diverse workplace disputes.
