Marc A. Rapaport

Marc A. Rapaport is an experienced New York employment and civil litigator known for guiding clients through complex disputes involving discrimination, wage violations, defamation, and commercial conflicts. Over the years, he has handled significant cases that shaped workplace protections and reinforced legal standards in New York’s courts, earning broad respect across the legal community.

Marc completed his education, beginning with his B.A. from New York University, before earning his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. These degrees provided the foundation for his early work with the United States Department of Justice, where he gained insight into federal litigation that later informed his private practice work.

Marc focuses his practice on employment discrimination, sexual harassment, unpaid overtime, FMLA claims, ADA matters, wrongful termination, and defamation. He has represented both workers and employers, building a reputation for clear advocacy and strategic litigation planning. He is particularly known for navigating matters involving detailed regulatory rules and highly technical workplace issues.

Marc takes special pride in representing hundreds of New York building superintendents and porters in class actions for unpaid wages. His efforts have helped extend equal wage protections to these workers and have led to substantial settlements in both federal and state courts. His work also reaches highly compensated professionals in disputes involving severance, bonuses, and compensation plans.

Marc A. Rapaport has also been recognized repeatedly as a New York Metro Super Lawyer, with honors in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, and 2024, reflecting his consistent professional achievement and respected standing in the legal field. Marc has extensive telecommunications litigation experience, often defending rooftop antenna access rights and resolving disputes involving telecommunications leases. He has handled hundreds of OATH proceedings involving building and fire code compliance, using his decades of knowledge to help clients manage New York City’s complex regulatory systems.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Partner, Rapaport Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, New York County Lawyers’ Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
• Member, Federal Communications Bar Association
• Former Member, Putnam County Home Improvement Board

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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