Atty. Sharon Parella
Sharon Parella practices at Parella Firm P.C. Read Full Bio
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 37+ Years Experience
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About Sharon Parella at a Glance
Sharon Parella is a Founder based in New York, New York, practicing at Parella Firm P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1989). Educated at St. John's University School of Law J.D. (—) and Barnard College of Columbia University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sharon Parella
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Practice Areas Explained
Sharon Parella's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sharon Parella 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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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Sharon Parella
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 Sharon Parella's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sharon Parella brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and adr, Sharon Parella 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 Sharon Parella 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 Sharon Parella Handles in New York
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