Top Employment Lawyers From New York

In New York, employment disputes—whether involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, or wage violations—demand sharp legal strategy and unwavering advocacy. With some of the strongest worker protections in the nation, New York sets a high bar for fairness and accountability. Whether you’re defending your rights or managing legal risk, experienced counsel is essential. Explore a vetted list of top New York employment attorneys—recognized for their decisive approach, legal precision, and relentless commitment to justice across the Empire State’s dynamic workplaces.

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William K. Phillips
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Social Security & Disability, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Mark S. Cohen, Esq
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Arbitration, Construction & Development, Employee Benefits, Litigation, White Collar Crime
Janet M. Lee
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Employee Benefits, Workers' Compensation
Douglas H. Wigdor
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
Mark R. Affronti
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Health Care, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Discrimination, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability
Ryan M. Finn
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Marc A. Rapaport
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Administrative, Constitutional, Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Telecommunications, Wage & Hour Laws, ...
John T. Refermat
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Constitutional, Discrimination, Land Use & Zoning, Libel & Slander, Litigation, ...
David E. Leach
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Environmental
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Litigation, Wage & Hour Laws, Workers' Compensation
Aaron M. Schlossberg
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Entertainment & Sports, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Employment Litigation, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, ...
Rafael O. Gomez
Legal Specialization: Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment, Slip & Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death
Kavitha Janardhan
Legal Specialization: Employment, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Licensing, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Trade Secrets, Trademark, ...
Rosemary W. McKenna
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Intellectual Property, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Copyright, Corporate & Incorporation, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Nonprofit Organizations, Trademark
Gigio K. Ninan
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Licensing, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Litigation
Russell E. Adler
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
Alex Banzhaf
Legal Specialization: Employment, Insurance, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Class Action, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Employee Benefits, Insurance Claims, Litigation, ...
Daniel Mullkoff
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
Alena Shautsova
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Immigration
Practice Areas: Appeals, Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Visa & Permits
Olivia R. Singer
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Class Action, Litigation
Alice Goldman Reiter
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
Joseph Tacopina
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Medical Malpractice, ...
Jonathan Shapiro
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Class Action, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation, Financial Markets & Services, Wage & Hour Laws, White Collar Crime, ...
David Sanford
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Jonathan Weinberger
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, ...
Bennitta L. Joseph
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, LGBTQ Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Social Security & Disability, Wage & Hour Laws, Workers' Compensation, ...
Jeffrey S. Levin
Legal Specialization: Business, Employment
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation, Financial Markets & Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, Trusts, ...

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