Atty. A. Michael Weber
Michael provides 24/7 service and pragmatic advice to clients – managers, human resources professionals and in-house employment counsel. He assists clients with human resources issues, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and leaves.
Litigation - Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About A. Michael Weber at a Glance
A. Michael Weber is a employment and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1973) and Alfred University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About A. Michael Weber
Michael provides 24/7 service and pragmatic advice to clients – managers, human resources professionals and in-house employment counsel. He assists clients with human resources issues, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and leaves.
As a highly-experienced employment law trial lawyer, Michael has successfully defended clients in scores of individual, class and collective actions; hundreds of mediations and arbitration proceedings; and achieved multiple defense verdicts in state and federal courts involving claims of:
- Discrimination and harassment
- Violations of covenants and wage and hour laws
- Negligence in hiring, supervision, and retention
- Breach of contract
- Negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress
- Restrictive covenant litigation
- Whistleblower defense
- Arbitrations
- Wrongful termination
- Breach of contract
- Employee benefits
- Wage and hour violations
- Discrimination issues
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Insurance
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Financial services
- Staffing
- Healthcare
- Transportation
In addition to his litigation practice, Michael counsels employers on effective strategies for avoiding litigation and prepares them for litigation when unavoidable. He represents clients in cases involving:
Michael has extensive experience working with companies in the following industries:
Michael frequently speaks throughout the country on contemporary labor and employment law topics. He is regularly interviewed by the press and has been published in major national trade publications. His views and opinions are valued by senior management and employee relations professionals throughout the country. Michael is founder of the firm's New York office and a member of Littler's Board of Directors.
Practice Areas Explained
A. Michael Weber's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Michael Weber handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose A. Michael Weber
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish A. Michael Weber's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, A. Michael Weber can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means A. Michael Weber attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues A. Michael Weber Handles in New York
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