Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney in New York, NY

New York attorney Joseph A. Fitapelli represents individual employees, executives and companies in a full range of employment law-related matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge and breach of contract. He is partner in the firm Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP.

A seasoned attorney with extensive experience in state and federal court, Mr. Fitapelli has also appeared in the United States District Courts in single-plaintiff, collective and class action lawsuits for failure to pay proper wages, overtime and commissions. Frequently consulted by companies regarding their employment policies and procedures, he also negotiates severance agreements, executive compensation packages and limited liability company agreements.

Due to his successful handling of high-profile cases, Mr. Fitapelli is frequently consulted by members of the business and legal communities on an array of matters. He has successfully authored and argued appellate briefs and summary judgment motions that have led to new interpretations of the law favoring his clients on issues such as expert preclusion, products liability and landowner liability.