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
Lorie Almon
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Wage & Hour Laws, Workers' Compensation
Anna Levine-Gronningsater
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination
Zack Holzberg
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Zachary J. Liszka
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination
Richard M. Steigman
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Employee Benefits, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Products Liability, ...
Karen Friedman Agnifilo
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Sex Crimes
Douglas H. Wigdor
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
David E. Gottlieb
Legal Specialization: Employment, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
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, ...
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, ...
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
Jessica Golden Cortes
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Workers' Compensation
Howard J. Rubin
Legal Specialization: Employment, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Class Action, Copyright, Discrimination, Financial Markets & Services, Litigation, ...
Michael E. DeLarco
Legal Specialization: Employment, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Class Action, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trade Secrets, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, ...
Meredith A. Firetog
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
Alena Shautsova
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Immigration
Practice Areas: Appeals, Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Visa & Permits
Marjorie E. Berman
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Entertainment & Sports, Health Care, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Constitutional, Employment Litigation, Financial Markets & Services, Litigation, White Collar Crime
Artemio Guerra
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits
Mario Vásquez
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Employment, Immigration, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Administrative, Arbitration, Asylum, Car Accidents, Citizenship & Naturalization, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
Russell E. Adler
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
Olivia R. Singer
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Class Action, Litigation
Liane Fisher
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Sexual Harassment
Michael S. Adler
Legal Specialization: Employment
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation

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