Atty. Frederick D. Braid
Frederick D. Braid represents management in the practice of labor and employment law, and leads Holland & Knight’s New York practice group.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Frederick D. Braid at a Glance
Frederick D. Braid is a employment and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at St. John's University (—, 1968). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick D. Braid
- Frederick D. Braid represents management in the practice of labor and employment law, and leads Holland & Knight’s New York practice group
- He has represented employers in the private sector for his entire career with respect to all aspects of labor relations and employment law, including counseling and litigation with respect to union organizing activity
- collective bargaining and contract administration
- grievance and interest arbitration
- acquisitions, closures, relocations, restructuring and bankruptcy
- occupational safety and health
- employment discrimination and affirmative action compliance
- whistleblowing
- employment-related torts, including defamation, negligent hiring and retention
- employment at will, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, trade secret confidentiality
- withdrawal liability, wage and hour compliance
- personnel practices and employment policies
- Mr. Braid has represented employers in virtually every industry ranging in size from small closely held businesses to multinational corporations and multiemployer associations, both nonunion employers and employers who have established collective bargaining relationships
- He has represented employers subject to both the National Labor Relations Act and the Railway Labor Act
- Mr. Braid has published scholarly articles in journals for labor lawyers and is the original author on collective bargaining in the treatise, NLRA Law & Practice, and also a contributing author to the American Bar Association’s treatise, Occupational Safety and Health Law
Practice Areas Explained
Frederick D. Braid's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick D. Braid 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
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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
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Why Clients in New York Choose Frederick D. Braid
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 Frederick D. Braid's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Frederick D. Braid 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 Frederick D. Braid 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 Frederick D. Braid Handles in New York
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