Employment and Fair Employment Practices Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 59+ Years Experience
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About Andrew E. Zelman at a Glance
Andrew E. Zelman is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Klein Zelman Rothermel LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1967), New York (1970), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at Columbia University (LL.B., 1966) and Colgate University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew E. Zelman
- Mr. Andrew E. Zelman is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, employment and fair employment practices litigation, paper and maritime industries
- Andrew received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Andrew practices at Klein Zelman Rothermel LLP in New York, NY
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Andrew E. Zelman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew E. Zelman 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
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 Andrew E. Zelman
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 Andrew E. Zelman's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andrew E. Zelman brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci, Andrew E. Zelman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and maritime, Andrew E. Zelman 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 Andrew E. Zelman 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 Andrew E. Zelman Handles in New York
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