Atty. John Daniel Shyer
John Daniel Shyer is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, benefits and compensation, employment law. John received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Benefits And Compensation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 44+ Years Experience
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About John Daniel Shyer at a Glance
John Daniel Shyer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1982). Educated at Stanford University Law School (J.D., 1981) and Princeton University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Daniel Shyer
- John Daniel Shyer is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, benefits and compensation, employment law
- John received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- John practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, NY
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John Daniel Shyer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Daniel Shyer 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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose John Daniel Shyer
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 John Daniel Shyer's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Daniel Shyer brings 44+ 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 John Daniel Shyer'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 John Daniel Shyer 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 John Daniel Shyer Handles in New York
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