Atty. Charles E. Joseph
Charles Joseph is an accomplished employment attorney with over twenty years of experience advocating for workers’ rights. As the founding partner of Joseph and Kirschenbaum, he has secured more than $200 million in recoveries for clients across a broad spectrum of industries.
Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About Charles E. Joseph at a Glance
Charles E. Joseph is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Working Now and Then. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2006). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Rabbinical College of America Religious Studies (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Charles E. Joseph
- Charles Joseph is an accomplished employment attorney with over twenty years of experience advocating for workers’ rights
- As the founding partner of Joseph and Kirschenbaum, he has secured more than $200 million in recoveries for clients across a broad spectrum of industries
- Charles launched Working Now and Then to provide clear, accessible information so workers understand and protect their rights
- He has achieved major legal victories on behalf of employees in diverse occupations and was recognized by the Lawyer’s Committee for Human Rights for his pro bono efforts, obtaining political asylum for leading dissidents and refugees from around the world
- Charles’s dedication to workplace justice is further reflected in his active involvement with the National Employment Law Project, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- He has earned recognition as a SuperLawyer and maintains a 5-star rating on
- In addition to legal advocacy, his platform features contributions from leading scholars on labor history, furthering the mission of empowering and informing workers
Practice Areas Explained
Charles E. Joseph's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles E. Joseph handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Wrongful Termination in New York
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Workplace Discrimination in New York
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Sexual Harassment in New York
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Family Law in New York
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Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Charles E. Joseph
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 Charles E. Joseph's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, family law, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Charles E. Joseph brings 35+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Charles E. Joseph can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and sexual harassment, Charles E. Joseph 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 Charles E. Joseph attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Charles E. Joseph Handles in New York
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