Atty. David J. Baron

Atty. David J. Baron

David Baron is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employment Group. David represents and advises clients across a broad range of labor and employment matters.

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About David J. Baron at a glance

David J. Baron is a employment and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward & Kissel LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Baron is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employment Group
  • David represents and advises clients across a broad range of labor and employment matters
  • His approach is to provide practical guidance by balancing legal risks with each client’s unique business goals and culture, and to find creative solutions to complex problems
  • David’s experience is extensive and well-rounded
  • As a counselor, he guides clients through complicated, sensitive, and delicate employee-related matters, including those involving restrictive covenants, executive separations, layoffs and internal employee complaints
  • David also advises on business transactions, conducts and oversees workplace investigations, drafts and negotiates executive and other employment agreements, and drafts and implements workplace policies
  • As a litigator, David represents clients in threatened and filed lawsuits involving employment discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenants and trade secrets
  • He also represents management in traditional labor disputes and collective bargaining matters
  • He has appeared in state and federal courts, arbitration hearings and administrative agencies around the country
  • David also devotes substantial time to pro bono matters

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Baron's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Baron handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is David J. Baron's law office located?
David J. Baron's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Seward & Kissel LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Baron handle?
David J. Baron focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
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What awards or recognition has David J. Baron received?
David J. Baron's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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