Troy L. Kessler

Troy L. Kessler is a co-founder of Kessler Matura P.C. in Melville, New York, who represents employees in workplace disputes. Mr. Kessler focuses on discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, overtime, and minimum wage claims. His practice helps workers address violations of federal, state, and local employment laws, including disability rights, family and medical leave, wage protections, and workplace rights.

Mr. Kessler earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He also received a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His legal education and liberal arts background support a practice centered on careful analysis, persuasive advocacy, and practical problem solving. He is admitted in New York and before several federal courts, including the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Mr. Kessler has broad experience handling employment disputes involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, the New York Labor Law, and state and city human rights laws. His work includes wage-and-hour litigation, class actions, arbitration matters, trial practice, and claims involving workplace discrimination and retaliation.

Troy L. Kessler is recognized for his work in labor and employment law. He is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and has been listed among the Top 100 New York Metro Super Lawyers. He has served in leadership roles with the Federal Bar Association’s Eastern District of New York Chapter and contributes to employment law education through speaking, writing, mentoring, and advisory board service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Founder, Kessler Matura P.C.
• Co-Chair, American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
• President, Co-Chair, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of New York Chapter, CLE Committee
• Former Board Member & Former Co-Chair, National Employment Lawyers Association, CLE Conference Committee
• Former Co-Chair, Suffolk County Bar Association, Labor & Employment Committee
• Mentor, Nassau County Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin
  BA in Political Science & History

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