Atty. Christopher Van de Water

Atty. Christopher Van de Water

Christopher Van de Water is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, insurance coverage litigation and 9 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Garden City Garden City 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (844) 588-2324 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christopher Van de Water at a glance

Christopher Van de Water is a discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, class action, and wage & hour attorney based in Garden City, New York. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New York (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2003). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1996) and Cornell University (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher Van de Water is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, insurance coverage litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Christopher practices in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Van de Water's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Van de Water handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

Christopher Van de Water is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in New York →

Sexual Harassment

Christopher Van de Water is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in New York →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christopher Van de Water is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Class Action

Christopher Van de Water is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New York →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Christopher Van de Water is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Garden City 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 andnue, 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.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Garden City or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Van de Water

Where is Christopher Van de Water's law office located?
Christopher Van de Water's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Van de Water handle?
Christopher Van de Water focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher Van de Water practiced law?
Christopher Van de Water has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Christopher Van de Water go to law school?
Christopher Van de Water earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Christopher Van de Water for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Van de Water directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1996
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.