Atty. Kimberly A. Catala
Ms. Catala advises clients on a variety of issues that may arise out of the employment relationship, including but not limited to workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, employee discipline and termination as retaliation, denial of disability accommodations, family and medical leave eligibility, and separation agreements.
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About Kimberly A. Catala at a glance
Kimberly A. Catala is an Of Counsel based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Filippatos PLLC. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in New York (2015). Educated at Brooklyn Law School J.D. (—) and Lafayette College B.A. (—). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Catala advises clients on a variety of issues that may arise out of the employment relationship, including but not limited to workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, employee discipline and termination as retaliation, denial of disability accommodations, family and medical leave eligibility, and separation agreements
- Prior Experience Prior to joining Filippatos PLLC, Ms. Catala was an attorney at Fox News Corporation where she analyzed and advised on the reporting of complex breaking legal news for broadcast to national audiences
- Ms. Catala served as a judicial intern to Chief Judge Carla E. Craig, U.S
- Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York, where she assisted in all aspects of discovery and pretrial matters including research and drafting of opinions and bench memoranda
- Ms. Catala also served as a judicial intern to Administrative Judge Erin Stilp at the EEOC, where she assisted in the investigation of claims and drafting of final decisions, and most importantly, gained invaluable familiarity with workplace discrimination and wrongful termination matters from a judge’s viewpoint
- Additionally, Ms. Catala worked as a student attorney at Brooklyn Legal Services Employment Law Clinic, where she counseled and represented indigent clients at hearings before the Department of Labor regarding various workplace matters such as eligibility for unemployment benefits, allegations of misconduct, and FLSA violations
- Other Interests When not practicing law, Kimberly enjoys gardening, antiquing, teaching tennis, and spending time with her friends and family
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 White Plains 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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