Atty. Joel Spivak
Mr. Spivak concentrates his practice in the area of labor and employment law and commercial litigation.
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About Joel Spivak at a glance
Joel Spivak is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1979). Educated at New York Law School J.D. (—) and Cornell University School of Industrial And Labor Relations B.S. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Spivak concentrates his practice in the area of labor and employment law and commercial litigation
- He represents public companies and medium-sized and closely-held businesses in connection with day-to-day labor and employment matters including terms and conditions of employment, employee handbooks, wages and hours, breach of contract, restrictive covenants, employment discrimination, prevailing wages
- He also represents ERISA and non-ERISA welfare funds, individuals and labor organizations in employment related matters
- Mr. Spivak’s litigates these matters in federal and state courts, before government agencies and arbitration tribunals
- He also represents clients in commercial and general litigation including business, RICO, fraud and breach of contract
- After graduating from the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, Joel attended New York Law School where he served on the Law Review
- Upon graduation, he worked at the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. and in the New York Regional Office
- After completing government service, he worked in the Labor Department at Proskauer Rose LLP after which he was a partner in small firms specializing in labor, employment and business law matters
- He is admitted to practice in New York State courts, the U.S
- District Court Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the U.S
- Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit and the U.S
- Supreme Court
- He represents clients located throughout the country and Puerto Rico
- He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- In his leisure time, Mr. Spivak is a committed long-distance biker who bicycles several Centuries (100 miles) each year
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 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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