Atty. Elizabeth Schlissel
Elizabeth Schlissel is an associate in Tannenbaum Helpern’s Employment Law practice representing clients in employment litigation, investigation, regulation, and other aspects of employment law. Employment Litigation Elizabeth represents companies in all types of employment litigation in state and federal court including wage and hour matters, discrimination, workplace harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, breach of employment contracts and restrictive covenants, and failure to accommodate disabilities.
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Elizabeth Schlissel is a employment and litigation attorney based in Rockville Centre, New York, practicing at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Hofstra University (JD) and Boston University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Rockville Centre, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Elizabeth Schlissel is an associate in Tannenbaum Helpern’s Employment Law practice representing clients in employment litigation, investigation, regulation, and other aspects of employment law
- Employment Litigation Elizabeth represents companies in all types of employment litigation in state and federal court including wage and hour matters, discrimination, workplace harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, breach of employment contracts and restrictive covenants, and failure to accommodate disabilities
- Workplace Investigations Elizabeth conducts internal workplace investigations concerning allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, employee misconduct, workplace assault, and employee theft
- Elizabeth’s fact-finding investigations include interviewing witnesses, obtaining and reviewing documents and electronic evidence, drafting comprehensive investigative reports, and guiding employers with regard to corrective action in order to minimize exposure to liability
- Employment Trainings Elizabeth regularly conducts on-site trainings with employees and management in order to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination and to promote appropriate responses by management in the event of workplace complaints
- Employment Counseling Elizabeth counsels employers, management teams, and HR executives regarding compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Counseling includes advising clients on a daily basis regarding personnel issues, wage and hour compliance, and preventing, investigating and responding to discrimination and sexual harassment complaints
- In addition, Elizabeth regularly works with employers to draft, review, and update employee handbooks and policies
- State and Federal Department of Labor Audits Elizabeth also represents employers in connection with audits and investigations conducted by the U.S. and New York State Department of Labor
- Coronavirus Counseling Elizabeth regularly advises clients with regard to the myriad legal issues relating to the Coronavirus pandemic, including workforce reduction orders, essential and exempt businesses, federal, state and local sick leave requirements, CDC workplace hygiene guidance, employee furloughs, WARN Act requirements, and other reduction in force issues
- Elizabeth counsels employer clients on these and other emerging Coronavirus legal matters, helping them to manage the current legal environment and position their businesses to succeed in the aftermath of the crisis
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 Rockville Centre 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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