Atty. Ethan Andrew Brecher

Atty. Ethan Andrew Brecher

Ethan A. Brecher is the founding and managing partner of the Law Office of Ethan A.

New York New York 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (844) 242-4067

Profile Summary

About Ethan Andrew Brecher at a glance

Ethan Andrew Brecher is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Office of Ethan A. Brecher, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991), New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1992). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Cornell University (B.A. History, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Arbitration Committee, Class of 2008) American Bar Association Federal Bar Council. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ethan A. Brecher is the founding and managing partner of the Law Office of Ethan A. Brecher, LLC. Mr. Brecher has been practicing law for over 30 years
  • His law practice is devoted primarily to four principal areas: • representing individuals who have employment-related claims of all types against their employers including claims involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. • representing individuals who have been defrauded by their securities brokers. • representing companies and hedge funds in commercial litigation disputes. • representing high net-worth individuals in divorce litigation
  • Mr. Brecher also negotiates employment and severance agreements between employees and employers
  • Respect for the rule of law and justice, professionalism, civility and ethical conduct will guide Mr. Brecher as he represents each client, to whom he serves as both advocate and counselor
  • Mr. Brecher believes that his clients should have in him no better friend, and their adversary no worse opponent
  • Whether a client’s case is one to be tried to conclusion or settled through negotiation, Mr. Brecher will endeavor to provide each client with clear and unvarnished advice based on the particular facts and circumstances of each client’s situation
  • For employees who have been wronged or who are due compensation from their employer, Mr. Brecher will devote himself to recovering for those individuals what their former employers fairly and appropriately owe them
  • For businesses that are due money, Mr. Brecher will work diligently to secure what they are entitled to receive
  • Over his 30 years of practicing law, Mr. Brecher has tried and settled numerous cases that have resulted in tens of millions of dollars of recoveries for his clients
  • Mr. Brecher generally charges hourly for his time, but in appropriate situations, Mr. Brecher will accept cases on a total or partial contingency-fee basis
  • All fee arrangements are tailored specifically to the particular facts and circumstances of each client’s case
  • Mr. Brecher was named a New York Super Lawyer in 2009-2011 and 2013-2021
  • He was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Pro Bono Panel for a three year term ending August 27, 2015
  • Mr. Brecher was elected on January 18, 2013 as a member of The American Law Institute (ALI)
  • Mr. Brecher was profiled in the Winter 2013 edition of the NYU Labor & Employment Law Newsletter
  • Mr. Brecher is a member of the New York and Connecticut Bars

Practice Areas Explained

Ethan Andrew Brecher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ethan Andrew Brecher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ethan Andrew Brecher

Where is Ethan Andrew Brecher's law office located?
Ethan Andrew Brecher's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Office of Ethan A. Brecher, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ethan Andrew Brecher handle?
Ethan Andrew Brecher focuses on divorce, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ethan Andrew Brecher practiced law?
Ethan Andrew Brecher has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Ethan Andrew Brecher go to law school?
Ethan Andrew Brecher earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. History, 1988).
How can I contact Ethan Andrew Brecher for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ethan Andrew Brecher received?
Ethan Andrew Brecher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1991
B.A. History
Cornell University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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