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Atty. Louis Pechman

Atty. Louis Pechman

Louis Pechman practices before federal and state courts and government agencies in all areas of workplace law, including employment discrimination, sex harassment litigation, union- management relations, employment contracts, non-competition agreements, independent contractor issues, and overtime and pay disputes. As a practitioner for over thirty years in the labor and employment field, Mr.

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About Louis Pechman at a glance

Louis Pechman is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Pechman Law Group PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, wage & hour, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1984), and New Jersey (1985). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1983) and Cornell University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Louis Pechman practices before federal and state courts and government agencies in all areas of workplace law, including employment discrimination, sex harassment litigation, union- management relations, employment contracts, non-competition agreements, independent contractor issues, and overtime and pay disputes
  • As a practitioner for over thirty years in the labor and employment field, Mr. Pechman offers both individual employees and employers practical guidance on improving the employment relationship and, where appropriate, terminating that relationship
  • Mr. Pechman has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and as a New York Super Lawyer in the area of Labor and Employment Law since 2007
  • He has a AV-Preeminent for Ethical Standards rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo
  • Mr. Pechman has also been selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Association, an honorary organization limited to 1% of attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and has been recognized by LawDragon as one of the 500 Leading U.S
  • Corporate Employment Lawyers
  • Pechman Law Group PLLC, has been recognized by U.S
  • News’ Best Law Firms as a Tier 1 law firm in Employment Law for Individuals and Labor Law for Management
  • Mr. Pechman is one of the most experienced practitioners in New York in the fast-emerging area of wage and hour law
  • Over the past decade, he has litigated over 300 federal and state court cases involving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the New York Labor Law
  • A frequent contributor to the New York Law Journal and other business and legal publications, Mr. Pechman often gives presentations on employment law topics, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment, wage and hour law, and the development of human resource policies and procedures
  • He has lectured at New York University, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, the Practising Law Institute and the American Bar Association
  • Mr. Pechman is currently an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law teaching the course “Wage Theft: Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities.” A former Chair of the New York County Lawyers’ Association Committee on Labor Relations and Employment Law, Mr. Pechman moderates NYCLA's annual programs “How to Handle an Employment Discrimination Case” and “How to Handle a Wage and Hour Case.” He served as Chair of the Restaurant and Hospitality Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association from 2015-2017
  • Mr. Pechman’s prior experience includes work as an attorney at some of the leading employment law firms in New York, as in-house labor counsel with the New York Daily News, and as a Field Examiner with the National Labor Relations Board
  • Admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bars, he is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the Fordham University School of Law

Practice Areas Explained

Louis Pechman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Louis Pechman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Employment Contracts

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Louis Pechman

Where is Louis Pechman's law office located?
Louis Pechman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Pechman Law Group PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Louis Pechman handle?
Louis Pechman focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, wage & hour, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Louis Pechman practiced law?
Louis Pechman has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Louis Pechman go to law school?
Louis Pechman earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Louis Pechman for a consultation?
You can contact Louis Pechman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Louis Pechman received?
Louis Pechman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1983
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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