Atty. Richard L. Steer

Atty. Richard L. Steer

Richard L. Steer is a partner in Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Labor and Employment Group.

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Profile Summary

About Richard L. Steer at a glance

Richard L. Steer is a employment and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP. Educated at New England Law | Boston (—, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard L. Steer is a partner in Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Labor and Employment Group
  • Rich defends and counsels employers, insurance companies, and their policyholders in employment discrimination, labor and housing discrimination disputes
  • With his depth and breadth of experience, he helps clients make informed and practical business decisions
  • Rich has acted as trial counsel in significant employment discrimination cases for Fortune 500 companies and public sector jurisdictions
  • He also assists staffing companies, retailers, and hospitality services clients to address COVID-19 related labor and employment issues and compliance concerns
  • Rich provides risk management training programs to clients and trade associations, focusing on non-discrimination and sexual harassment, wage and hour, public works/prevailing wages and EPLI issues
  • He collaborates with clients to tailor training programs to their specific needs and address new developments in the law
  • Since 1984, Rich has been an adjunct professor of law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, teaching employment law and employment discrimination law
  • Rich has also been recognized in New York City Super Lawyers (2010-2019), The Best Lawyers in America, 2014–2021, Marquis Who's Who in America, 2004 and 2021 Editions and Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award 2020

Practice Areas Explained

Richard L. Steer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is Richard L. Steer's law office located?
Richard L. Steer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard L. Steer handle?
Richard L. Steer focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Richard L. Steer go to law school?
Richard L. Steer earned their education at (—, 1974).
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What awards or recognition has Richard L. Steer received?
Richard L. Steer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

New England Law | Boston
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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