Litigation

We understand that the decision to pursue litigation should never be taken lightly. The time, cost, and emotional investment can sometimes outweigh potential benefits. That is why we begin every matter with a comprehensive, candid evaluation of the case, weighing the risks, benefits, and potential strategies. When litigation is the right path, we partner closely with our clients to craft a tailored strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome — whether through negotiation, trial, arbitration, or appeal.

Our firm has earned a national reputation for handling high-stakes litigation in both state and federal courts, representing individuals, businesses, and organizations in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes. We are frequently retained by out-of-state law firms to serve as local counsel in New York for significant commercial, employment, and civil rights cases. Our litigation practice extends beyond the courtroom to include arbitrations, administrative hearings, and government investigations.

We represent clients in a wide range of matters, including:

Employment & Labor Law

• Class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New York Labor Law (NYLL)involving unpaid wages, tips, overtime, commissions, and liquidated damages.
• Employment discrimination, retaliation, and Title VII claims.
• Arbitration and mediation of workplace disputes, including matters under the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.

Civil Rights Litigation

• Racial discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
• Sexual harassment cases in employment and public accommodation settings.
• Police misconduct and excessive force claims.
• Discrimination based on disability, religion, gender, national origin, or economic status.

Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes

• Breach of contract, fraud, and shareholder disputes.
• Franchise agreement litigation, including multi-million-dollar defense verdicts.
• Enforcement and defense of domestic and foreign arbitral awards.
• Intellectual property disputes under the Lanham Act
•  involving unfair competition, willful infringement, and deceptive trade practices.

Class Actions & High-Impact Litigation

• Employment class actions.
• Antitrust, ERISA, and pension/401(k) disputes.
• Defective product, dangerous drug, and medical device litigation.
• Disability access, elder abuse, nursing home, and construction defect actions.
• Whistleblower claims and securities fraud.

Government & Regulatory Matters

• Defense in FDA recall cases, including securing summary judgment in a major supplement recall matter.
• Representation in Department of Labor, FBI, and securities fraud investigations.
• Administrative enforcement proceedings and compliance counseling.

In keeping with our Philosophy to provide clients with excellent, expeditious, and cost-effective legal services, we approach every matter with a blend of strategic foresight and trial-tested advocacy. We remain focused on advancing our clients’ objectives without compromising effective representation — whether we are litigating before a jury, negotiating a settlement, or defending rights in arbitration.