In this connection, the firm has developed and expanded a consulting program that advises clients on a full range of employment relations matters. Our attorneys work closely with professionals from all fields in advising on, among other things, employment policies and procedures, and architectural and other accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The services further include advising employers on the creation and implementation of discrimination complaint procedures and on the manner of redressing proven substantive complaints without incurring further litigation exposure. Our firm has presented numerous seminars to various professional groups and have addressed employer associations on their concerns involving the myriad employment relations matters which confront them. In counseling employees, the firm advised prospective clients concerning what the law requires,what their options are, and how to proceed if the situation warrants it.
Care is taken to avoid any conflict of interest with existing clients.
We represent employees and former employees in meritorious actions and proceedings in the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and state and federal courts. Our attorneys have extensive experience and an impressive record of success in such representation. We represent clients in custody and visitation cases and when appropriate will seek and obtain orders of protection on clients' behalf. Issues of alimony and child support are explored and handled. Our attorneys advise both newly formed and established businesses in all matters, including incorporations, commercial contract negotiations, corporate dissolutions and the preparation of shareholder, employment and capital financing agreements.