Effective January 1, 2026, Attorney David M. Steckel was elected Shareholder at Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba.
With nearly 30 years of experience providing legal counsel and representation to public and private employers, Mr. Steckel joined FLB in May 2024, and immediately added depth to the firm’s Employment Law & Labor Relations and Litigation & Trial Practice groups.
“Dave has a long history of providing procedural and thoughtful employment law services to many of the region’s top employers,” says Erich J. Schock, Managing Shareholder. “Beyond his service to his clients, he is a leader in the practice area, sharing his experience speaking and appearing regularly as a panelist at business events. Dave helps ensure that his clients’ organizations are not only compliant with the law but appropriately supporting their workforce and helping drive overall success.”
Mr. Steckel is a skilled litigator, effectively defending clients in jury trials in Pennsylvania’s state and federal courts, and handling hearings before the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, State Civil Service Commission and Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. He also provides counsel on a wide range of labor and employment law matters, including:
- Union & labor relations
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Wages
- FMLA and leave policies
- Disability and religious accommodations
- Employee policies and manuals
- OSHA and safety
- Employment agreements, separation/severance agreements, non-compete and nondisclosure agreements
- Employee discipline and termination
Dave is also active in local bar associations and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Congratulations on this accomplishment, Dave!
