Brooklyn Employment Lawyers

DARNLEY D. STEWART is Of Counsel to Outten & Golden LLP in its New York office. She represents employees in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law, including executive and professional contracts and compensation, whistleblowing, discrimination based on disability, race, gender and pregnancy, and discrimination class actions.

CARA E. GREENE is a partner at Outten & Golden LLP in New York, where she represents employees and partners in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law, including executive and professional contracts and compensation; lawyers as clients; discrimination class actions; whistleblowing; sexual harassment; and discrimination based on disability, pregnancy, and family responsibilities. She is Co-Chair of O&G's Family Responsibilities and Disability Discrimination Practice Group and is active in the Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination Practice Group, Financial Services Practice Group and the Executives and Professionals Practice Group.

In addition to reviewing and negotiating employment contracts and compensation guarantees,...

Michael Graff has been a litigator for 55 years and an arbitrator and mediator for 30 of those years. He has a particular concentration in commercial matters and matter involving condominiums and co-op issues. He is active also as a teacher and coach for attorneys and mediators. He is an active participant in the work of committees of the NYC Bar Association. Detailed information may be obtained from his Web sites at Grafflawoffices.net and Graffdisputeresolution.com.

Representative Experience Representation of a large New York developer in an appraisal proceeding to determine the replacement value of several iconic structures that were destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11th. Representation of a large Manhattan landlord in connection with numerous lawsuits involving its commercial tenants. Representation of a major New York City newspaper in connection with an action commenced against its general contractor and engineer for damages for the negligent design and construction of its printing and distribution facility. Representation of a Westchester commercial landlord in a holdover proceeding against its commercial tenant.

Russell Kornblith is the New York Managing Partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp. He practices both employment law and whistleblower law, representing individuals and classes in a wide range of disputes, including claims of unlawful termination, unlawful denials of promotions, unequal pay, and hostile work environment, related to race, gender, pregnancy, protected leave, and disability. In addition, Russell represents whistleblowers alleging fraud on the U.S. government under the False Claims Act.

He is currently class counsel in a nationwide gender discrimination case against Merck & Co., Inc., in which Sanford Heisler won collective action certification and represents more than 650 women alleging...

Steven Skulnik is an international and domestic commercial arbitrator for the AAA/ICDR, CPR, and other providers as well as a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb). He is also is a senior legal editor in the Litigation and Arbitration Services of Thomson Reuters' Practical Law division.

While in private practice, he focused on litigation and arbitration matters. He previously was counsel at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP and a partner at Pavia & Harcourt LLP. He has trial and appellate experience in many areas including commercial contracts, art and antiquities law, banking, employment law, real estate, shareholder and partnership...

I am a highly experienced business and commercial litigator. I have been successful in 23 reported state and federal decisions at the lower court and appellate levels. My representative cases have involved up to $160 million in dispute, and my significant settlements have involved up to $31 million paid.

I am known as being smart, thorough, resourceful and professional while also relentless – the latter perhaps a carryover from my college wrestling and club rugby days.

I was Ken Warner’s partner and “right-hand man” in Coblence & Warner (now Warner Partners), a midtown boutique litigation firm, for...

Michael Samuel is an experienced New York litigation attorney who has handled a variety of matters, including overtime and minimum wage claims, ADA defense cases, personal injury cases, no fault litigation and arbitration, commercial litigation, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, judgement enforcement, and commercial collections. Mr. Samuel graduated from Yeshiva University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree and thereafter attended the Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Mr. Samuel began his legal career at Kresch & Kresch in New York City. While at the Kresch firm, Michael tried scores of cases, auspiciously beginning with a verdict in excess of $900,000 on...

Jennifer Lupo is the Managing Member of Lupo Law, Arbitration and Mediation in Manhattan. The firm was founded in 2004 with the guiding principle of providing sound legal and business advice to companies and individuals. The firm works with businesses and individuals who seek to maximize their investment in their business or personal endeavors.

Lupo Law acts as outside general counsel to companies at all stages and assists the company’s principals and employees in formulating and executing strong cohesive business strategies. We also assist our business and individual clients with personal matters (i.e. pre-and ante...

Kenneth is a seasoned litigator who concentrates his practice on commercial litigation, judgment enforcement, and employment law. While Kenneth often seeks to resolve matters through alternative dispute resolution, he has successfully tried cases in both state and federal court on behalf of his clients.

Kenneth has developed a reputation as a highly skilled, forward-thinking attorney, and is often hired by other law firms who seek his expertise. Kenneth handles his clients' matters with an eye toward achieving their goals responsibly, efficiently, and effectively.

John D. Megerian founded Megerian Law Firm, PLLC in April, 2015. Prior to opening his private practice, Mr. Megerian gained valuable experience working for two prestigious law firms, while handling cases from inception to trial. He obtained a Juris Doctorate and International Law Certificate from Pace University School of Law in 2006. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Fordham University in 2003, where he was the recipient of the International GLOBE Honor Student Award. Mr. Megerian’s scope of practice is focused on Commercial and Business Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, Immigration Law, Wills...

I am the Managing Member of Rapaport Law Firm, PLLC, a boutique civil litigation law firm in New York City that I founded in 1995. I have twenty-five years of experience handling civil litigation matters in New York. I take professional pride in the broad array of matters I handle, which include employment litigation, commercial disputes, cell site litigation, landlord tenant proceedings, matrimonial issues and more. In the field of employment law, I handle employment disputes and negotiations on behalf of diverse clients, ranging from New York City building maintenance workers to executives requiring legal guidance...

Peter A. Romero has practiced exclusively in the area of employment law for 15 years. Mr. Romero represents employees and employers in workplace litigation, including trial and appellate practice, administrative proceedings before the Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and New York State Division of Human Rights. He is highly experienced in complex litigation, including collective and class action lawsuits. Peter advocates on behalf of workers who have been subject to discrimination, harassment and unlawful pay practices. He regularly provides advice on all areas of employment law, with an emphasis on litigation avoidance strategies, and helps...

Fausto E. Zapata, Jr., has been driven to fight on behalf of workers for a long time. As a college student, he advocated on behalf of workers by acting as a Shop Steward at a Hospital. While studying at The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, he was a summer Associate at a prominent law firm specializing in union-side Labor and Employment law, and he also participated in the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee Minority Outreach Program. After graduating from law school in 2002, he worked as an Assistant General Counsel with District Council 37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO,...

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Brian Heller, a Partner with Schwartz & Perry LLP, has been with the firm since his graduation from Fordham Law School in 2001, where he served on the Fordham Urban Law Journal and as a mediator in the Bronx Small Claims Court. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Penn State University, Mr. Heller has an impressive background in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, sexual harassment, fraudulent inducement, contractual disputes, stock options and benefits and workplace torts. Mr. Heller is an experienced litigator, having Co-Chaired numerous trials, including jury and non-jury trials in both the Federal and state courts. Mr....

Justin Heiferman spent nearly 20 years managing complex financial audits and investigations, both as an attorney and as a banker, for noteworthy institutions including JP Morgan Chase, BDO Seidman and Credit Suisse First Boston. As a former Assistant District Attorney with the Nassau County District Attorney Economic Crimes Bureau, Justin prosecuted and managed numerous complex investigations including Identity Theft, Mortgage Fraud, Bank Fraud and various other larcenies and frauds, in conjunction with law enforcement agencies including FBI, Secret Service, USPIS, NY State Police, NYPD, and MTA. After the DA's office, Justin furthered his skills while practicing employment litigation for...

I focus my practice on labor and employment, start up companies, Intellectual property, entertainment matters, shareholder disputes, business disputes, criminal defense, real estate and contract claims.

Tanner “Bryce” Jones, Managing Director of Jones Law Firm, P.C. in Manhattan, develops the litigation strategies on all cases and ensures that they match client goals. By listening to and understanding the client’s perspective, he is able to give balanced advice on the risk-weighted costs and benefits of undertaking legal work at all stages of the litigation lifecycle. His legal interests include the enforceability of money judgments and the powers and limitations of contracts to create and maintain incentives among businesses and their stakeholders.

Before forming his own firm, Bryce was an eDiscovery project manager who deployed cutting edge technology to...

Thomas is a co-founding partner of SavicFoley and managing partner of the firm’s London office. Thomas is a dual-qualified attorney and solicitor with substantial international, litigation, and investigation experience. In London, Thomas advises clients on cross-border litigations, international dispute resolution issues, international law, US federal and state laws, UK and EU law, and assists on government investigations including advising participants. Thomas advises UK business establishing and conducting businesses and joint ventures in the US and abroad. He counsels businesses and individuals concerning contractual and business relationship disputes and is frequently sought for advice on jurisdictional questions, investigations, international law and human...

Mahir S. Nisar is a founding partner of Nisar Law Group, P.C.. He is a trial-tested litigator who has successfully litigated a wide range of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants, including those involving business litigation, personal injury litigation, and other matters pertaining to civil law. Mr. Nisar is known by his colleagues and clients for being able to provide strategic, aggressive litigation counsel. He has conducted numerous jury trials and bench trials, and is skilled at arbitration, mediation, and negotiation as well. He has been included in the list of New York Metro Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™

I am an attorney admitted in New York. I am also a former media professional with a background in film, video, Internet, and law. As former President of 2 Life! Films, I was one of four producers of the comedy feature "Returning Mickey Stern," starring Joe Bologna, Tom Bosley, Connie Stevens, and Renee Taylor. The film, distributed in US theaters and abroad, is available on DVD (PG-13). I also created the now-defunct CastOurMovie site, the world's first crowdsourced voting site (before "American Idol" and "Last Comic Standing" would make crowdsourced voting commonplace). The site was featured in Time...

David Mizrahi is an attorney at Mizrahi Kroub LLP. The law firm represents employees who have suffered from sexual harassment at the workplace, pregnancy discrimination, race discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage theft, and many other sub groups in the discrimination realm. The firm is dedicated exclusively to representing employees and is committed to assisting as many individuals as possible who have been wrongfully treated.

Mr. Ali Hassanzadeh is an Associate Attorney at Sanders Law Group with a specialized focus on copyright enforcement and litigation. With a background in intellectual property and immigration law, as well as strong leadership and negotiation skills, he is a strategic advisor and litigator for our clients. He holds an LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law, making him an excellent advocate for creative professionals. He is a California-licensed attorney and admitted to practice in the Central and Northern District Courts of California. Ali’s dedication to his niche reinforces our firm’s mission to support artists in the...

Experienced Civil Trial Lawyer and Appellate Advocate. Former Assistant General Counsel in charge of Litigation and Federal Affairs at a Fortune 500 Corporation.

Leslie Fourton is a highly experienced attorney with over 15 years of expertise in various legal areas, making him a valuable asset for a financial company. His extensive background includes corporate and regulatory law, commercial litigation, employment and labor law, executive compensation and benefits, and antitrust expertise. He has worked with prominent law firms such as Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and Mayer Brown LLP, and has served as a consultant for major financial institutions like Citigroup, Discover Financial Services, Meta Platforms, Inc., and Wells Fargo.Fourton's experience in financial services is particularly notable. He has provided...

Stefan Savic is a co-founding partner of SavicFoley P.C. He represents clients in all stages of litigation, administrative, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Stefan’s litigation practice focuses on commercial litigation in federal and state courts across the country as well as before administrative bodies. While Stefan’s work focuses heavily on civil litigation, he also assists businesses in avoiding costly litigation by assuring that clients have safeguards in place at all stages of their ventures. Stefan works with clients on formation, employment, shareholders, and licensing agreements, using his litigation experience to account for worst-case scenarios and minimize any potential headaches in the...

Steven Riker, Esq. is an AV-rated® attorney and New York Metro Super Lawyer® who provides high-quality legal services at cost-effective rates to a diversified clientele in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Riker maintains a general commercial practice, with an emphasis on commercial and business litigation, real estate transactions, business law, and hotel/hospitality law. He represents individuals and entities in actions involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, specific enforcement of real estate contracts, landlord-tenant disputes, mechanic’s liens, brokerage disputes, and employment disputes. He also represents owners, developers, landlords, and tenants in commercial and...