Firm: Roemer Wallens & Mineaux Llp
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Firm: McCabe & Mack LLP
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Firm: Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC
Practice Areas: Discrimination
I am a passionate and dedicated advocate. I have represented clients in various forums, including the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Disrtricts of New York, as well as in New York State Courts throughout the region. Throughout my career that has spanned more than a decade, I have served as a defendants' and plaintiffs' counsel in single and class action employment and civil rights related litigation. Additionally, I have appeared extensively in cases before arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York City's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, amongst others.. Prior to entering private practice, I served as a Deputy County Attorney at the Office of the Nassau County Attorney. During my tenure as a Deputy County Attorney, I represented the County of Nassau and the County's various departments and agencies in employment and labor related matters. Subsequent to my public service and immediately prior to founding Famighetti & Weinick, I was employed as a senior associate at one of Long Island's and New York City's highly regarded employment and civil rights law firms, handling and managing a complex caseload.
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Firm: Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC
Practice Areas: Discrimination
Matthew Weinick is an employment lawyer on Long Island, New York. Matt is a litigator who is not afraid of the courtroom and since the beginning of his career, he has been fighting for his clients’ rights before Federal and State Court judges and administrative law judges. He has tried employment discrimination and retaliation cases before juries in Federal Court, represents clients at mediation and arbitration, and has argued appeals before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the New York Appellate Divisions, First and Second Departments. Matt’s success has been recognized for six consecutive years by Super Lawyers Magazine which listed him as a Rising Star from 2012-2017, a recognition reserved for less than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. A United States Magistrate Judge has described Matt as an “experienced attorney . . . primarily in employment litigation.” The Judge further commented that Matt’s court submissions were “detailed, thorough, and accurate.”. In addition to employment cases, Matt is experienced in handling other complex litigation matters. For example, Matt represented a beneficiary in a dispute related to the administration of the estate of the “godfather of rap,” he represented a party in a lawsuit arising, in part, from the investment in and subsequent bankruptcy of a large Las Vegas casino/hotel, and he defended the owner of an automobile dealership in a lawsuit contesting the rightful ownership of the business.. Matt not only serves his clients, but he serves the legal community, as well. He has published articles in the Nassau County Bar Association’s newspaper about employment law, he has taught continuing legal education classes about employment law, and he instructs a course at Hofstra Law School, which appointed Matt as a Guest Lecturer in 2016. Matt is frequently called upon by other lawyers for strategic or legal advice and he was hired by another law firm specifically to argue an appeal at the Appellate Division, Second Department.. Before partnering with Pete, Matt was a senior associate at a preeminent Long Island employment discrimination firm where he was trusted with his own caseload and was frequently assigned to work on the firm’s most complex matters. Matt also served as a Nassau County Deputy County Attorney, representing the County and its employees in civil rights actions.. Matt graduated cum laude from Hofstra University School of Law. At Hofstra, Matt served as Notes and Comments Editor of the Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal and published an article about workers’ rights. He also interned for United States District Judge Denis R. Hurley.
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Firm: Nisar Law Group, P.C.
Practice Areas: Discrimination
Mahir S. Nisar is the Principal at the Nisar Law Group, P.C., a boutique employment litigation firm dedicated to representing employees who have experienced discrimination within the workplace. Mr. Nisar has developed a stellar reputation for effectively advocating for his clients through his many years of practice as a civil litigator. Mr. Nisar's passion in helping people overcome adversity in life and in their livelihood, led him to train himself as a life coach with the Institute of Life Coach Training (ILCT). He routinely provides life coaching and executive coaching services to his existing clients as they collectively navigate the challenges of the legal process.. Mr. Nisar's firm's mission is to advocate for those that have been denied their civil rights on the basis of who they are. His vision is to cater to a socially just society in which people are judged by their character and skills rather than the color of their skin, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, or a disability.. As a minority, Mr. Nisar is passionate about fighting injustices that people encounter in today's society, especially within the workplace and public accommodations. Mr. Nisar has represented employees at all levels including management-level executives. Mr. Nisar is passionate about helping people who have experienced discrimination within the workplace obtain justice through various methods, which include litigation through the Court systems, arbitration and/or mediation through adminstrative and alternative dispute resolution methods within the EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR, and or negotiations with opposing counsel before any legal action is commenced.. As a trained life coach, Mr. Nisar takes the time to evaluate and assess the client's goals, discuss and analyze an effective strategy, and come to an agreed upon process with the client to move forward in obtaining a successful result. The successful result is not one which the attorney from the firm dictates, its one that the client desires and the attorney's fights for. Through every free consultation, Mr. Nisar takes the time to evaluate how he can help his clients once he has understood the context and his potential client's perspective on what happened.. Mr. Nisar graduated from The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. While attending Hofstra University, Mr. Nisar focused on matters concerning civil and commercial litigation. After law school, Attorney Nisar joined a law firm in Queens County where he focused his practice on litigation matters within a variety of substantive areas.. Mr. Nisar is a sustaining member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and National Employment Lawyers Association NY Chapter (NELA-NY). Mr. Nisar is active in participating in a number of civil rights non-profit organization activities which serve individual rights. Mr. Nisar is admitted to practice law in all the State Courts in New York and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court Southern District of New York.
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Firm: Valli Kane & Vagnini LLP
Practice Areas: Discrimination
I am a founding member at Valli Kane & Vagnini and have dedicated that last 20 years of my career to assisting and representing employees in the fields of Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, the False Claims Act, Minimum Wage and Overtime Violations.. I have been lead counsel on many trials in both Federal and State Court. I have represented thousands of Plaintiffs and Claimants with respect to Class Action Wage and Hour cases and Mass Action Race and Age discrimination cases brought nationwide against various Fortune Five Hundred companies.. I have appeared as a guest speaker on News Channel 12 and as a legal commentator on Court TV. I have lectured on criminal, civil rights, discrimination and wage and hour laws for a variety of civic and legal organizations.
Contact: +1 (855) 315-1388
Firm: Goldberg Segalla LLP
Practice Areas: Discrimination
Julie Apter, a partner of the firm, is a seasoned attorney with more than 30 years of experience, specializing in the practice of employment and general litigation. In the increasingly regulated and complex employment landscape, Julie provides guidance to clients with keen insight into the intricacies of successful employment litigation.. An AV-rated attorney, Julie has practiced in-house for Nationwide Insurance Company, and with the Office of the Erie County Attorney representing the County of Erie in its self-insured litigation program. Prior to joining Goldberg Segalla, she had extensive trial experience representing insureds and self-insureds in civil matters in both New York and Connecticut state courts as well as federal courts, including numerous premises liability cases for the County of Erie and Nationwide Insurance.. Julie has successfully defended many types of employers in New York State Supreme Court and various federal courts in litigation involving employment contract issues, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) claims, and claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as harassment, discrimination, and civil rights claims. She frequently represents employers before the New York State Division of Human Rights and in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Julie also defends property owners against claims involving ADA compliance issues, and inspects premises to ensure compliance and to help avoid claims and litigation.. Co-chair of the firm's Municipal and Governmental Liability Practice Group and editor of the firm's Government Liability and Civil Rights newsletter, Julie represents numerous municipalities and school districts in a variety of claims, including sexual abuse litigation, sex discrimination, employment discrimination, and general personal injury defense matters. She also represents law enforcement agencies in civil rights claims in federal courts throughout New York State, and represents health care providers before the New York State Division of Human Rights and the EEOC. In addition, Julie handles the defense of nursing home matters involving claims of abuse of patients. She has obtained favorable early resolutions with the assistance of targeted expert review for numerous long-term health care facilities facing allegations due to multiple falls, pressure sores and death of residents.. Recent successes include:Obtaining a dismissal of a federal court employment discrimination lawsuit brought against a New York State University and its Board of TrusteesObtaining a dismissal of a civil rights lawsuit brought against a municipality and its police officers involving claims of free speech based on internet postings targeting a police captainPrevailing at the New York State Division of Human Rights following a lengthy trial/hearing involving claims of employment discrimination brought against a skilled nursing facilityNegotiating settlements involving multiple shopping centers and retailers working out ADA compliance issues in exchange for the dismissal of Federal Court Title III ADA accessibility claimsSecuring a favorable early resolution of an employment retaliation claim brought against a governmental entity, based on sexual orientationObtaining a dismissal of a civil rights lawsuit brought against a municipality, based upon allegations of false arrest, malicious prosecution, and unnecessary force occurring during an anti-war protestPrevailing at the New York State Division of Human Rights following a lengthy trial/hearing involving claims of employment discrimination brought against a skilled nursing facilityJulie utilizes her experience to counsel clients and offer practical information for avoiding potential liability, frequently preparing and delivering presentations tailored for insurers, municipalities, governmental entities, school districts, and groups such as the New York State Association of Towns. She has covered topics ranging from workplace harassment to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and media relations to the use of body cameras in law enforcement. Julie also addresses numerous issues that arise in the ERISA field and has represented many life, health, and disability insurers by providing counsel on ERISA claims and representing the insurers in federal court litigation.. In addition, Julie has experience working with clients in the food and beverage industry, including the representation of the world's most recognizable restaurant chain in personal injury claims.
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Firm: Jules Halpern Associates LLC
Practice Areas: Discrimination
Jules Z. Halpern is the founder and principal of Jules Halpern Associates, a boutique labor and employment law firm, with offices in New York City and Garden City, New York.. Jules counsels employers in varied industries on employee relations, human resources policies and workplace compliance. He investigates allegations of employee misconduct, audits employment practices and delivers anti-discrimination, business ethics and human resources-related training. Jules also prepares employment and separation agreements, defends administrative charges and negotiates with government agencies. Jules speaks on a variety of workplace law topics both locally and nationally. Before founding Jules Halpern Associates, Jules held senior level human resources and employment law roles within major corporations and was a human resources consultant. He was Senior Director of Employee Relations and employment law counsel at Random House, Inc. and the senior employment attorney at The Home Insurance Company and its affiliated companies.. Jules is a 1977 graduate of Hofstra University School of Law and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Brooklyn College, where he was a member of the Scholar's Program. He is admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.. Our firm works with both for profit and not-for profit clients, advising them on labor and employment matters.
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Firm: Law Offices of Karl J. Stoecker
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Firm: Raff & Becker, LLP
Practice Areas: Discrimination
Contact: (212) 732-5400
Firm: Law Office of Joseph Hein
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Firm: Malaikah Choudhry, Esq.
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Firm: New York Community Bancorp Inc.
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Firm: Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Practice Areas: Discrimination
Contact: (631) 293-4525
Firm: Raff & Becker, LLP
Practice Areas: Discrimination
Contact: (212) 732-5400
Firm: Milman Labuda Law Group PLLC
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Firm: Moritt Hock & Hamroff, LLP
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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Firm: Bongiorno, Montiglio Mitchell & Palmieri, PLLC
Practice Areas: Discrimination
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