Rocco Calamusa, Jr.
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher Goldfarb, LLC
Practice areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Employment Litigation; view more
Licensed in Alabama since: 1993
Education: Washington and Lee University School of Law
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205-235-6485
Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher Goldfarb, LLC
301 19th Street NorthThe Kress Building
Birmingham, AL 35203 Visit website
In the dynamic legal arena of Alabama, Rocco Calamusa Jr. emerges as a powerful champion for justice at Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher Goldfarb, LLC, celebrated for his steadfast dedication to upholding individual rights. With a career deeply rooted in a thorough understanding of employment law, he has become a reliable figure in combating discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower issues, qui tam cases, civil rights, wage and hour disputes and employment litigation, including class and collective action cases.
Mr. Calamusa's academic path began at The University of Alabama, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in 1990. He further refined his legal skills at Washington and Lee University School of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1993. His recognitions, such as being acknowledged by The Best Lawyers in America, attest to his remarkable skill. He is also AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell. His receipt of the American Jurisprudence Awards in trial practice and ethics further underscores his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in legal practice.
Authorized to practice law in Alabama, Mr. Calamusa's reach extends well beyond state borders. He has been granted pro hac vice status in federal courts nationwide, demonstrating his capability to address cases on a broader scale. His admissions to the Supreme Court of Alabama and numerous U.S. district and appeals courts further highlight his legal capabilities. He often takes the stage at seminars and conferences, where he dives into discussions on employment discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, navigating federal practices and the art of trial practice.
Mr. Calamusa's professional associations mirror his profound commitment to the legal field. As a member of the American Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar and the Birmingham Bar Association, he actively participates in advancing legal practice. Outside the courtroom, he is a fervent advocate for justice and equality. His involvement with the National Employment Lawyers Association and other professional groups demonstrates his unwavering dedication to protecting individual rights and ensuring equitable treatment for all.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Civil Rights, Employment Litigation: PlaintiffFocus areas
Discrimination, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower
- 60% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 20% Civil Rights
- 20% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1993, Alabama
Professional Webpage: https://www.wigginschilds.com/attorneys/rocco-calamusa-jr/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State of Alabama
- National Employment Lawyers Association, NELA-Alabama member, co-founder, Former board member
- National Trial Lawyers Association, Former President, Wage and Hour Section, Top 10 Wage & Hour Lawyers
- Birmingham Bar Association
- Alabama State Bar
- American Bar Association
- US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
- US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
- US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- Supreme Court of Alabama
- Pro Hac Vice in federal courts throughout the country
Honors
- Top 10 Wage Hour Trial Lawyer
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Ethics
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Trial Practice
- Best Lawyers in America© (Employment Law - Individuals) 2020, 2021
- Super Lawyers
Educational Background
- Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1993
- University of Alabama, B.A., cum laude, 1990
Office location for Rocco Calamusa, Jr.
301 19th Street North
The Kress Building
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-235-6485
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- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025