Kevin S. Brotspies – Trif & Modugno

PARTNER

Morristown, NJ
New York, NY

Kevin S. Brotspies is an experienced litigator and trusted advisor to employers facing complex labor, employment, and business disputes. He represents employers across a broad range of industries, from small, family-owned businesses to large national corporations, providing practical, business-focused counsel designed to help clients manage risk, resolve workplace issues, and defend against claims in court, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums.

With extensive experience litigating at all levels of federal and state courts, Kevin brings tenacity, sound judgment, critical analysis, and creativity to each matter. Employers turn to him not only when litigation arises, but also for day-to-day guidance on workplace challenges, policy development, employee relations, internal investigations, and counsel and compliance advice on employment law issues (including NJLAD, CEPA, NJFLA, PWA, WHL, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, WARN, and other state and federal employment laws). His approach is grounded in a clear understanding of the operational realities employers face and the need for efficient, strategic solutions.

Kevin’s practice includes the defense of employment claims involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, interference with leave rights, breach of contract, unfair competition, tortious interference, and restrictive covenants. He also counsels employers on employment agreements, employee discipline, separation, leaves of absence, workplace violence, harassment and discrimination prevention, wage and hour compliance, wage payment issues, prevailing wage claims, and company policies and procedures. Clients frequently rely on Kevin as a responsive partner for human resources counseling as issues arise and as a strategic advisor in developing company-wide policies and solutions.

Kevin regularly represents employers before state and federal agencies (including the EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, NJDOL, NJDCR, NYDOL, and NYDHR) in connection with claims, audits, investigations, and defense of alleged violations and penalties. He also provides counsel to unionized employers relating to grievances, collective bargaining agreement compliance and disputes, unfair labor practice proceedings, and arbitrations.

In addition to his labor and employment practice, Kevin handles complex commercial litigation and construction matters. His broader litigation and commercial experience allows him to advise employers and business clients with a practical appreciation for litigation risk, contractual obligations, regulatory concerns, and business continuity.

Before entering private practice, Kevin served as a Law Clerk to the Hon. Jack L. Lintner, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) in the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Education

Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 2007
University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., 2004

Admissions

State of New Jersey
State of New York
State of Maryland
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit