Frederick L. Dorsey

Education Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Hartford, Connecticut

41+ years experience

Kainen, Escalera & McHale PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

860-493-0870

https://www.kemlaw.com/our-team/attorneys/frederick-l-dorsey

21 Oak Street, Suite 601, Hartford, CT 06106-8003

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Bio

Mr. Dorsey is involved in a wide variety of general and special labor relations and employment issues including union representation elections, contract negotiations and administration, unfair labor practice charges and employment discrimination matters in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Dorsey focuses his practice in the area of labor and education law, representing municipalities and boards of education in all aspects of labor relations and school-related claims, including contract administration, grievance and interest arbitration, prohibited practice and discrimination matters. Mr. Dorsey is also a member of the Adjunct Faculty of the University of Bridgeport, teaching school law in the graduate education program.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Connecticut

State Capital

Hartford

Highest Court

Connecticut Supreme Court

Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Education Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Education Law, Hartford (2014)
Recognized: Education Law
Recognized: Labor Law - Management
Practice Area: Employment Law - Management
New York Magazine listed attorney Dorsey as one of their “New York Area Best Lawyers” in the area of special education law
Fred Dorsey received a peer review rating of “BV Distinguished” from Martindale-Hubbell.

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

Western New England University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1984
University of New Haven, MBA, graduated 1978
Marshall University, BS, graduated 1976

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Reviews

Christine Rogers

3 months ago

A steady hand through a complex union negotiation

Frederick Dorsey guided our small private school through a tense union contract negotiation with remarkable expertise. His deep knowledge of labor law, honed over four decades, was evident in every strategy session. He anticipated the union's positions and helped us reach a fair agreement without litigation. While his billing structure is premium, reflecting his Lawyer of the Year recognition in Education Law, the value was clear. Communication was occasionally delayed due to his caseload, but when we connected, his advice was always precise and grounded in vast experience. I highly recommend Mr. Dorsey for any institution facing complex labor relations matters.