Richard D. Furlong

Richard Furlong has represented labor organizations for over 25 years. His work has covered all aspects of traditional labor law, including: organizing drives arbitration and agency hearings negotiations and all related court proceedings Mr. Furlong’s experience also includes counseling unions on non-traditional activities, including strategic campaigns, creative use of public relations, and other tactics geared toward empowering workers. His knowledge and experience have drawn the attention of many attorneys and labor specialists, who frequently call upon Mr. Furlong to be a lecturer. However, his true passion is exploring—with his union clients—how to use labor law offensively to leverage workers’ power. Awards and Honors Honors The Best Lawyers in America for Labor Law—Union Named to Business First/Buffalo Law Journal's Who's Who in Law for Labor & Employment Distinguished Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

• Special Counsel

• Morris, Cantor, Barnes, Goodman & Furlong
• References
• Daniel Boody, Business Manager, Painters District Council No. 4 (Telephone: (716) 565-0303)
• Anthony Palano, President, Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators (Telephone: (716) 888-7011)
• Mark N. Kirsch, Business Manager, Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 17 (Telephone: (716) 675-4544)

• Adjunct Law Professor for Bridge Courses, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2000 - 2003
• Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University School, 1985 - 2003

• Certified Agent, Professional Lacrosse Players Association
• Former Certified Agent, National Football League Players Association
• Representative Clients
• Painters District Council No. 4
• Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators
• Operating Engineers Local Union No. 17

• New York, 1985
• U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1985
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1995
• U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit, 1996
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 1994

• AFL-CIO, Lawyers Coordinating Committee (Member)
• AFL-CIO, New York State President, Lawyers Advisory Committee (Former Member)
• New York State Bar Association