Atty. Daniel J. Jacobs
Daniel J. Jacobs is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Daniel J. Jacobs at a Glance
Daniel J. Jacobs is a employment and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Educated at Fordham University (MBA, 2007) and Fordham University (J.D., 2007). 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 Daniel J. Jacobs
- Daniel J. Jacobs is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C
- He assists both unionized and union-free employers with a full range of labor and employee relations matters
- Daniel regularly advises clients on compliance with the myriad of federal, state, and local employment laws, including the FMLA, FLSA, WARN, state/local wage hour, sick leave laws and related requirements, as well as new legal developments impacting labor and employment policies and practices
- Daniel also assists clients in numerous industries with new hire documents and onboarding processes, the development and maintenance of personnel policies, reorganizations and reductions-in-force, purchase/sale transactions, sexual harassment and other workplace conduct rules, wrongful discharge, and other workplace requirements and related litigation
- With respect to traditional labor matters, Daniel advises and represents clients in collective bargaining negotiations, contingency planning, labor disputes, managing a unionized workforce, grievances and arbitration proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, and in state and federal courts
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel J. Jacobs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. Jacobs 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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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 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 Daniel J. Jacobs
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 Daniel J. Jacobs's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Daniel J. Jacobs 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 Daniel J. Jacobs 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 Daniel J. Jacobs Handles in New York
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