Atty. Eric W. Chen
Eric W. Chen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment.
Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 25+ Years Experience
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About Eric W. Chen at a Glance
Eric W. Chen is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Eric W. Chen. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 2000) and Cornell University (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric W. Chen
- Eric W. Chen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Eric practices at Eric W. Chen in New York, NY
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Eric W. Chen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric W. Chen 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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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 Eric W. Chen
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 Eric W. Chen's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric W. Chen brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Eric W. Chen's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Eric W. Chen 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 Eric W. Chen Handles in New York
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