Terry Michael Sugrue

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Summary

Terry M. Sugrue is an accomplished attorney concentrating his practice in Labor and Employment Law and Appellate Advocacy. Mr. Sugrue has prosecuted hundreds of grievances at arbitration involving complex contractual and disciplinary issues, including termination. He is experienced before various administrative agencies including the Public Employment Relations Board, Workers Compensation Board, Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, and Division of Human Rights. He has counseled clients on various labor and employment matters, including matters arising under the Civil Service Law, Taylor Law, New York Human Rights Law, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Civil Rights Act. Mr. Sugrue is licensed to practice in New York State and the United States District Court, Western District of New York. He has successfully argued before the Courts of New York State, at all levels, on numerous actions, special proceedings, motions, and appeals. Mr. Sugrue is a member of the Erie County Bar Association (Labor Law Committee and Appellate Practice Committee), Labor and Employment Relations Association, and the AFL CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee. Mr. Sugrue graduated cum laude from Oswego State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science. He graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the University at Buffalo Law School.

Practice Areas

Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York
Since 2002

Professional Experience

Partner: Law Offices of Terry M. Sugrue & Associates, LLP; 2016 - Current

Partner: Reden & Sugrue, LLP; 2015 - 2016

Partner: Reden & O'Donnell, LLP; 2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney: Reden & O'Donnell, LLP; 2002 - 2012

Education

SUNY Buffalo Law School: J.D. (2001) | Law; 1998 - 2001; Honors: Selected for membership to the Buffalo Moot Court Board, Fall 1999. Fourth Best Brief Award, Desmond Moot Court Competition, Fall 1999. Selected for Who's Who: American Law Students, Spring 2001 Edition. Recipient of Jacob Hyman Scholarship, Fall 2000.

State University of New York - College at Oswego: B.A. | History/Political Science; 1994 - 1998; Honors: Dean's List. President's List. Graduated cum laude. History departmental honors.