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Prior to his legal career as a Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Attorney, Mr. Arce worked in the food service industry as a chef.  Having worked in .,Mexico, andEurope, and having experienced a broad range of employee-management approaches within the hospitality industry, Mr. Arce had gained a unique perspective towards Employment Law and Workplace Discrimination.  Mr. Arce utilizes this familiarity with the intricacies and nuances of the employee-employer relationship to resolve the issues, distinct to each client’s case, to the client’s advantage.  Mr. Arce was also a judicial intern at the EEOC for the Honorable Erin M. Stilp.

I am a workers' rights lawyer with a public interest background. My current practice focuses on representing workers in wage theft claims and claims of discrimination, in both class actions and individual cases (in court or arbitration). I have represented workers in a wide range of industries, including nurses, entertainers, and building service workers.. I also advise workers about severance negotiations/agreements, non-compete provisions and other employment contract provisions, and other legal issues, and represents workers and organizations in appellate litigation.

Experienced employment attorney with substantial litigation experience in all aspects of employment law, including lawsuits arising out of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, medical leave violations, whistleblower claims, retaliation, non-compete agreements, and severance agreements. Mr. Polat has personally litigated countless matters from inception through trial and has represented both employees and employers.

As a Partner at Phillips & Associates, PLLC, I represent clients in both State and Federal Court, in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, concerning all types of employment matters, including sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and failure to pay overtime and proper wages.  I also take cases to various administrative bodies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

A seasoned trial attorney with a proven track record of victories for his clients.