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.

Bryan Arce

Phillips & Associates, PLLC

45 Broadway, 28th Floor New York, NY 10006

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee benefits, Sex crime

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Alice Goldman Reiter

Wang Hecker LLP

305 Broadway #607, New York, NY 10007

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment

Practice Areas: Child abuse, Contracts and agreements, Corporate and incorporation, Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual harassment

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Karen Friedman Agnifilo

Agnifilo Intrater LLP

445 Park Ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment

Practice Areas: Federal crime, Sex crime

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Jeremy Heisler

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP

17 State St Suite 3700, New York, NY 10004

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment

Practice Areas: Appeals, Class action, Discrimination, Litigation, Medical malpractice, Sexual harassment, Violent crime, ...

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Gigio K. Ninan

Shankar Ninan & Co. LLP

505 8th Ave #1801, New York, NY 10018

Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes

Practice Areas: Contracts and agreements, Licensing, Limited liability company (LLC), Litigation, Mediation, Partnership

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Zack Holzberg

Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC

One Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 4905, New York, NY 10119

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment

Practice Areas: Child abuse, Discrimination, Employee benefits, Litigation, Sexual harassment, Wrongful termination

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Rafael O. Gomez

Gomez Law

2746 Delaware Avenue, The Eberhardt Mansion, Buffalo, New York 14217, United States

Legal Specialization: Employment, Personal Injury

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee benefits, Sexual harassment, Slip and fall accident, Wrongful death

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Alex Banzhaf

Tuttle Yick LLP

352 7th Ave 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Legal Specialization: Employment, Real Estate

Practice Areas: Antitrust and trade law, Class action, Commercial real estate, Corporate and incorporation, Employee benefits, Insurance, Insurance fraud, ...

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Jessica Golden Cortes

Davis+Gilbert LLP

1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Discrimination, Litigation, Mediation, Sexual harassment, Workers compensation

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Alena Shautsova

Law Office of Alena Shautsova, P.C

2908A Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Immigration

Practice Areas: Appeals, Asylum, Citizenship, Discrimination, Sexual harassment, Visa and Permits

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Misty D. Marris

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

One Battery Park Plaza, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10004

Legal Specialization: Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes

Practice Areas: Child custody, Class action, Defective and dangerous products, Domestic violence, Employee benefits, Entertainment, Litigation

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Howard J. Rubin

Davis+Gilbert LLP

1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

Legal Specialization: Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes

Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Class action, Copyright infringement, Discrimination, Financial markets and services, Litigation, ...

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Douglas H. Wigdor

Wigdor LLP

85 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual harassment

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John M. Flannery

Wilson Elser

150 E 42nd St #23, New York, NY 10017

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes

Practice Areas: Commercial real estate, Defective and dangerous products, Discrimination, Land use and zoning, Litigation, Mesothelioma and asbestos, Sexual harassment, ...

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Michael S. Paradise

McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

260 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Legal Specialization: Business, Employment, Intellectual Property, Real Estate

Practice Areas: Antitrust and trade law, Arbitration, Commercial real estate, Contracts and agreements, Copyright application, Copyright infringement, Discrimination, ...

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Zachary J. Liszka

Zachary J. Liszka Esq.

240 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11249

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee benefits, Sexual harassment, Wrongful termination

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Richard M. Steigman

Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

80 Pine St 34th floor, New York, NY 10005

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Personal Injury

Practice Areas: Animal and dog bites, Car accident, Defective and dangerous products, Employee benefits, Medical malpractice, Motorcycle accident, Nursing home abuse and neglect, ...

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Russell E. Adler

Law Offices of Russell E. Adler, PLLC

450 Lexington Ave 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Discrimination, Mediation, Sexual harassment

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David E. Gottlieb

Wigdor LLP

85 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003

Legal Specialization: Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual harassment

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Diego O. Barros

Joseph & Norinsberg LLC

110 E 59th St Suite 2300, New York, NY 10022

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment

Practice Areas: Employee benefits, Workers compensation

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Artemio Guerra

HKM Employment Attorneys LLP

39 Broadway Suite 2430 New York, NY 10006

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Employee benefits

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Amanda Katz

Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP

551 5th Ave #520, New York, NY 10176

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Workers compensation

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Julie E. Fink

Hecker Fink LLP

350 5th Ave 63rd Floor, New York, NY 10118

Legal Specialization: Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes

Practice Areas: Class action, Contracts and agreements, Discrimination, Litigation, Partnership, Sexual harassment

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Mariann Meier Wang

Wang Hecker LLP

305 Broadway #607, New York, NY 10007

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment

Practice Areas: Child abuse, Corporate and incorporation, Employee benefits, Litigation, Sexual harassment, Trademark infringement

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Olivia R. Singer

Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP

909 3rd Ave 12th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Class action, Litigation

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Anna Levine-Gronningsater

LG Legal Office, APC

Lefcourt National Building, 521 5th Ave, New York, NY 10175

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Sexual harassment, Wrongful death, Wrongful termination

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Beixiao Robert Liu

Balance Law Firm

1 World Trade Center Suite 8500, New York, NY 10007

Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Intellectual Property

Practice Areas: Antitrust and trade law, Aviation, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Employee benefits, Equipment finance and leasing, ...

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Tyrone Blackburn

T. A. Blackburn Law, PLLC

1242 E 80th St 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Health care, Medical malpractice, Sex crime, Sexual harassment

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Joseph Tacopina

Tacopina Seigel Trial Lawyers

275 Madison Ave Suite 3500, New York, NY 10016

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury

Practice Areas: DUI and DWI, Discrimination, Domestic violence, Drug Crime, Federal crime, Gun Law, Medical malpractice, ...

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Meredith A. Firetog

Wigdor LLP

85 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Sexual harassment

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David Sanford

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP

17 State Street Suite 3700 New York, NY 10004

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee benefits, Sexual harassment, Wrongful termination

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Daniel Mullkoff

Wang Hecker LLP

305 Broadway #607, New York, NY 10007

Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment

Practice Areas: Child abuse, Discrimination, Employee benefits, Litigation, Sexual harassment

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Liane Fisher

Fisher Taubenfeld LLP

225 Broadway Suite 1700 New York, NY 10007

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee benefits, Sexual harassment

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Mark S. Cohen, Esq

Cohen & Gresser LLP

800 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022

Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes

Practice Areas: Antitrust and trade law, Arbitration, Construction and development, Employee benefits, Litigation, Securities offerings, White collar crime

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Lori D. Bauer

Jackson Lewis P.C.

666 3rd Ave 28th Floor New York, NY 10017

Legal Specialization: Employment

Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee benefits, Litigation, Sexual harassment, Wrongful termination

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