Atty. Steve Fingerhut

Atty. Steve Fingerhut

Steve Fingerhut is an attorney with Phillips & Associates, focusing his practice on Litigation – Labor and Employment matters. He represents clients in New York, New York, handling a wide range of workplace-related disputes and employment litigation issues.

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Profile Summary

About Steve Fingerhut at a glance

Steve Fingerhut is a employment and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Phillips & Associates. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association. Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — "Lead Counsel" rated by Thomson Reuters (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steve Fingerhut is an attorney with Phillips & Associates, focusing his practice on Litigation – Labor and Employment matters
  • He represents clients in New York, New York, handling a wide range of workplace-related disputes and employment litigation issues
  • Steve has been included by Best Lawyers beginning in 2025 for his work in Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • This distinction is based on a peer-review process that reflects feedback from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and practice area
  • His work involves advocating for clients in complex labor and employment matters throughout New York

Practice Areas Explained

Steve Fingerhut's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Fingerhut 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

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 Steve Fingerhut

Where is Steve Fingerhut's law office located?
Steve Fingerhut's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Phillips & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve Fingerhut handle?
Steve Fingerhut focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Steve Fingerhut go to law school?
Steve Fingerhut earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Steve Fingerhut for a consultation?
You can contact Steve Fingerhut 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 Steve Fingerhut received?
Steve Fingerhut's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — "Lead Counsel" rated by Thomson Reuters; Best Lawyers in America — Best Labor & Employment Attorneys by the American Institute of Legal Counsel in Labor and Employment Law; Best Lawyers in America — Selected as Super Lawyers "Rising Star", 2018-2021, 2024, 2025.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Lead Counsel" rated by Thomson Reuters
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Labor & Employment Attorneys by the American Institute of Legal Counsel in Labor and Employment Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as Super Lawyers "Rising Star", 2018-2021, 2024, 2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association

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