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Thomas Bark

Scott Stram
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Umar Farooq

Rebecca Stacker

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
Daniel Weberman
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Brent Xavier

Vincent Van Houden

Eric Broad

Stephanie Emanuel

Joshua Soloway

Richard Gora

Alejandro Maher
Jonathan Savar
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Heather N. Bowen Pascual, Esq., Cipm

Jack Liechtung

Eric Goldman

Neil Fridman

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Ioannis Ladis

Adam Braverman

Matthew Murphy

Steven Fairchild
Donya Gordon

Andrew Sachs
Odelia Powell

Thomas Wolinetz

Mark Lesniak

Melissa Gelbart

Steven Riker

Frederic Jennings

Maureen Pritchard

Hadrien Forterre

Jason Gabbard

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Michael Fahner
John Mattiace

David Kolodny

Dennis Belline

Julian Cordero

Aonghus Martin

Rex Chatterjee
Paul Mcculloch

Luwick Francois

John Berton
Muhammad Achakzai

Akiva Miller

Neil Jalota

Sidd Sinha, Esq.

Michael Greenblatt

Geoffrey Bray
Bettina Eckerle

Monica Trombley
Ramsey Taylor

Marina Warner
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Michael Sukhman

Jon Fisse

Andrea Lee

Gary Ross

Meredith Simpson

Laura Neish
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Alexander Sakin

Aury Lambert
Justin Lynch
Danny Jiminian

David Slater

Zachary Shapiro

Rachel Schulman
Christopher Lyon

Michael Dichiara

Mark Yosowitz

Jason Sherman

Michael Haratz
Wendy A. Harris

Donya Gordon

Spencer Wolff

Karen Bhatia
Cliff Schneider

Nupur Shah

Christina Deiasi

Avrum Aaron

Eric N. Cohen

Michael Jacobson

Eric Chaffin

Param Sahni
Stephen Ukman

Isis Freeman

Ted Zink

Benish Shah

Hadas Weisman

Jessica Pearce

Megan Eiss-Proctor

Andrew Lee

Les Dowgier

Jordan Rothman

Sarah Koper

Mahir Nisar

Steve Pipenger

Shelley Klein

Timothy Giordano

Josh Thaller, Esq.

Stephanie Emanuel
Tristan Snell

Matithyohu (Matan) Balas

Michael Zussman

Reza Yassi

Keala Chan

Ryan Morrison
Vadim Daynovsky

Ulysses Lee

Avi Cohen

John J Zidziunas
Aaron Chase

Philip J. Takacs, Esq.

Chandni Roy

Susrut Carpenter

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Margaret Butler

Vladimir Tsirkin

Nicholas Savio

Judie Saunders
Paul R. Mcmenamin
Kathryn Hurley

Aliya Haider

Louis Russo
Fabio Silva

James Finn

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Joseph Schick
Erica Gilerman, Esq.
Alessandra Cortina
Gregory Skiff
Randi Melnick, Esq.

Julienne Verdi

Alexander Korn

Lowrance Fisher

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Eric Sarver

Doreen Nanda

Richard Greenberg
Antonio Miguel Ocasio

Adam Engel

Nicholas Loaknauth
Jason Perez
Haig Panossian

Joshua Brinen

Naveen Thomas

Mark Stoutenburg

Shlomo Himmel

Ari Schneider
Michael Buck

Christine Hogan

Tara Gampel
Kwame Leslie Dougan

Joseph Caraccio

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Cheryl Mitchell
Andrew Read

Jeffrey Fucci

Daphne Chen Matthews

George Despotopoulos

Peter Brooks

Jacob Weinstein

Charone Frankel

Benjamin Thompson
Rompel Sachdeva-Alam

Ary Rosenbaum
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Craig Delsack

Nadia Munoz
Jimmy Lathrop

Gaston Kroub
Darren Marks
Jason Gang

Sergey Mekhtiyev

Allen Yusufov, Esq.
Adam Berkey

Alexander Rayskin

Christopher Mccall
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Kash Khan

Donovan Rodriques

Zachary Meyer
Mark Astarita

Nadia Daley
Geoffrey Weg
Eric Forman
Andre Castaybert
Ariel Burman

Galen Criscione
J. Joan Hon

David Montoya

Kristin Grant

Devon Pope
Biana Borukhovich, Esq
New York Employment Lawyers
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Our experienced New York employment attorneys & lawyers can help guide you on how to proceed with various employee decisions such as reviewing employee documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and handbooks, along with difficult decisions such as firing, lawsuits, claims, and complaints.
Although not every single employment contract will require legal assistance, many employment lawyers would recommend avoiding unilateral employment contracts that strongly benefit one side over the other. These types of employee contracts rarely hold up in court, yet having the funds needed to combat an issue in court can limit the employee’s options.
A confidentiality agreement and a non-compete agreement are common forms of employee contracts that one of our New York employment attorneys can help customize for your business. If your business needs to fire an employee, proper measures should be taken from a business legal standpoint to ensure proper communication and a smooth transition of dismissing that employee. In any case, we suggest you connect with our employment attorneys to discuss your options.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 347 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys in New York
Review Severance Agreement- NY State
"I had an excellent experience working with this Maria. From our first conversation, she were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed, and she made sure I understood my options before making any decisions. Her guidance and negotiation strategy helped me achieve a meaningful improvement and I truly appreciated having someone in my corner throughout the process. She was professional, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about reaching the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Maria to anyone navigating an employment matter. Having an experienced advocate made all the difference, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again."
Ekaterina B
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New York,
NY,
2 months ago
Employment Agreement Services
"I would use Vincent again for any future agreements that require legal review. The memo provided was exactly what I was looking for - detailed yet highlighting topics that are important to note."
Amy L
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New York,
NY,
3 months ago
Employment Agreement Review
"Brent was an outstanding thought partner during my review of an employment agreement for a new role. He was consistently responsive, flexible, and strategic, offering practical advice while remaining approachable. His steady guidance and affable demeanor made a stressful process feel far more manageable. I highly recommend Brent to anyone seeking thoughtful, pragmatic legal counsel."
Krista B
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Brooklyn,
NY,
3 months ago
Consult on Employment Agreement
"Scott was straightforward, incredibly responsive and gave timely help when I was up against a deadline. I will use him again and recommend him."
David K
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Brooklyn,
NY,
7 months ago
Contractor Classification Review
"Rebecca and her team are great! Super responsive and easy to work with."
Raj H
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New York,
NY,
8 months ago
Severance Negotiation Advice
"Jonathan was very experienced and able to help me in a time sensitive situation."
Per A
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New York,
NY,
8 months ago
Assist with Other Labor & Employment Matter
"Very quick to respond, very clear answers and honest pricing"
Lamija P
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New York,
NY,
9 months ago
Draft Contractor Agreement
"thanks for the excellent help!"
Ar R
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Rockville,
MD,
11 months ago
Hiring Employees in WA Legal Question
"Excellent, would work with again"
Jonathan K
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New York,
NY,
11 months ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"Working with Alisha was great. I highly recommend her"
Abtahee A
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Brooklyn,
NY,
about 1 year ago
Draft Contractor Agreement
"Jack was responsive and very helpful. He provided a quick turnaround on a contract that had some unique specifications."
Adam H
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Lansing,
NY,
about 1 year ago
Employee Termination Consultation
"Excellent lawyer, he was very knowledgeable of the law and employee contract and a pleasure to work with him. I definitely reccomend him to other small businesses looking to do employee contracts"
Jacquelline L
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Elmhurst,
NY,
about 1 year ago
Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
"Matthew is a very professional and competent attorney."
Arthur C
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New York,
NY,
over 1 year ago
Severance Agreement
"Always a pleasure to work with John. He works very efficiently and was super helpful with my case. I would like to work with him again in the future."
Siddharth J
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New York,
NY,
almost 2 years ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"I received an impressive response to my project (contract review). There were two main reasons that I chose to work with Wendell: (1) his profile indicated that he had relevant experience, and (2) he was willing to handle my project at a flat rate. As a solopreneur it was a relief to know that I could get expert counsel and not worry about a mounting bill. From his initial response to my project all the way through to completion, Wendell showed me that he was a trusted and competent partner motivated to deliver great service. In addition to addressing my main questions, he made a point to provide me with a comprehensive review of the contract. I felt very confident about his approach to protecting my interests. I am really glad that Wendell was the one to help me. I highly recommend him."
Trisha A
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Huntington,
NY,
almost 2 years ago
Employee Termination Consultation
"Alexander is an outstanding attorney who provided exceptional support throughout my case. I've felt very well supported at every stage, and his transparency made the entire process much easier to navigate. Alex's clear communication and prompt responses ensured I was always informed and confident in our approach. His extensive knowledge and ability to meet deadlines on my tight schedule consistently demonstrated his professionalism and reliability. I trust Alex a lot and highly recommend him to anyone seeking top-notch legal representation. He truly goes above and beyond, providing sound advice and effective solutions. I couldn't have asked for a better legal partner."
Rupert D
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New York,
NY,
over 2 years ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"Knowledgeable, clear communication. Will hire again."
Scott L
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Pleasantville,
NY,
over 2 years ago
Employment Disputes Consultation
"Fantastic lawyer overall, very satisfied, and will definitely be working with Daniel again."
Chris K
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Brooklyn,
NY,
over 2 years ago
Review Non-Compete Agreement
"Very knowledgeable and able to clearly communicate."
Ivan S
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Brooklyn,
NY,
almost 3 years ago
Assist with Equity Compensation
"Throughout a recent contract review process Katie and her team were a fantastic resource and provided great support. They assisted in understanding and defining the impact of the contract upon myself, and also provided support in how to best articulate key responses as part of an ongoing dialog."
David B
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Brooklyn,
NY,
over 3 years ago
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