A New Jersey Limited Liability Company
Counselor at Law
609.634.2784
The Eight Commandments of the LGEL:
1.No interest in a business that conflicts with one's public duties.
2.No personal employment by independent local authorities for which an individual was an officer for one year following termination of office.
3.No unwarranted privileges/gains (direct or indirect).
4.No voting or influencing a decision where there may be an actual or apparent conflict of interest.
5.No employment (paid or unpaid) that may reasonably prejudice one’s judgment in the exercise of official duties.
6.No gifts or political contributions or solicitations "for the purpose of influencing him, directly or indirectly, in the discharge of his official duties."
7.No trading on inside information or position.
8.No representation provision.
Exceptions:
1.Political contributions.
2.Information or services available to the public.
3.Union activities.
4.Constituent inquiries without an exchange.
5.Representing one’s own interests.
6.No gain that’s any greater than that which could reasonably be expected to accrue to others.
Problem Avoidance:
1.Advisory opinions.
2.Advice of counsel:
a)The advice was received prior to the action taken;
b)The individual who offered the advice possessed authority or responsibility with regard to ethical issues;
c)The individual seeking advice made full disclosure of all pertinent facts and circumstances; and
d)The individual complied with the advice, including all the restrictions.
3.Consider the possibility and impact caused by a negative finding of the Local Finance Board.
4.Consider criminal code violations.
5.Assess civil liability issues.
The following is provided for general, informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Cases are fact sensitive. If legal advice is desired, please retain an attorney.
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ARMANDO V. RICCIO, ESQ.
609.634.2784
Labor and Employment Law.For over nineteen (19) years, Mr. Riccio has concentrated his practice in representing management in the public and private sectors with various employment matters. As solicitor and labor relations/employment law counsel to a variety of public and private sector entities of various sizes, Mr. Riccio has developed the depth of experience and ability to provide a broad range of legal services in labor and employment matters, including the areas of union negotiations, grievance/arbitration hearings,and matters before various federal and state agencies, courts and forums including arbitrations, mediations, grievances, fact finding, investigations, unfair practice charges, representation petitions, unit clarification petitions, scope petitions, and policy issues. He also provides practical and legal advice concerning policy issues and discipline matters as well as medical leaves and accommodation issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. He represents management before various federal and state agencies including the PERC, EEOC, NLRB and New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. Additionally, Mr. Riccio conducts investigations and provides training sessions on numerous workplace/employment issues.
EXPERIENCE
Armando V. Riccio, LLC, Labor & Employment/Civil Litigation Practice, September 2014 - Present
Raymond, Coleman, Heinold & Norman, LLP, Labor/Employment Practice, March 2013 - August 2014
CapehartScatchard, PA, Labor & Employment Practice, March 2000 – March 2013
HillWallack, Labor & Employment Practice, March 1998 - February 2000
Dessen, MosesSheinoff, Labor & Employment/Civil Litigation Practice, November 1995 - March 1998
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Extern, August 1994 - May 1995
ZitaGusciora, PC, Labor & Employment Practice, May 1994 - September 1994
EDUCATION
Rutgers University School of Law –Camden,J.D. degree, 1995
New York Institute of Technology, M.S. degree, Human Resources Management, 1992 (with distinction)
BFA degree, 1988
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
Nominated 2013 Human Resources Management Consultant of the Year
Recognized as one of South Jersey's Top Attorneys as published by SJ Magazine
Society of Human Resource Management, Member
Ocean County Clerks Association, Legal Updates Committee & Associate Member
The Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey
(President, 2014 – Present; Vice President, 2013-2014; Executive Committee Member, 2000-Present; Chair, Legal Updates Committee, 2000-Present)
Tri-State Human Resource Management Association