Atty. Justin Ames
Justin Ames, Esq., is a partner at Akin & Salaman specializing in employment law. Mr.
Employment Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 14+ Years Experience
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About Justin Ames at a Glance
Justin Ames is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Akin & Salaman. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in New York (2012) and New Jersey (2018). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law J.D. (—) and Syracuse University (—). Active member of New York State Bar Association and the New York City Bar. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Justin Ames
- Justin Ames, Esq., is a partner at Akin & Salaman specializing in employment law
- Mr. Ames represents victims of sexual harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and wage theft against all types of violators—from small restaurants to Fortune 500 companies
- As a fearless litigator, Mr. Ames will fight for you.Prior to joining the Akin & Salaman, Mr. Ames was an Assistant District Attorney with the Rockland County District Attorney's Office, where he gained invaluable trial experience prosecuting crimes
- After leaving the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Ames worked as an associate for a boutique law firm, specializing in criminal defense and matrimonial/family law litigation
- With years of courtroom experience under his belt, Mr. Ames is an expert in trial strategy and persuasive argument
- Equally as important, Mr. Ames is an accomplished negotiator, able to maximize settlement awards.Mr
- Ames is admitted to practice law and in good standing in the state courts of New York and New Jersey, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the District Court of New Jersey, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.Mr
- Ames received his B.S. in Public Relations from S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law
- In his free time, Mr. Ames enjoys spending time with his wife and corgi (Pop Tart), is one of the fastest crossword puzzle solvers in the world, and roots for the Yankees, Jets, Rangers, and Arsenal
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Justin Ames's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin Ames handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Workplace Discrimination in New York
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Sexual Harassment in New York
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Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Wage & Hour Disputes in New York
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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 Justin Ames
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 Justin Ames's practice in the field of discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, and wage & hour.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Justin Ames brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Justin Ames can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, sexual harassment, and employment, Justin Ames 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 Justin Ames 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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