Atty. Steven Hymowitz
Mr. Hymowitz has been practicing labor and employment law representing management since 1974.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA
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About Steven Hymowitz at a Glance
Steven Hymowitz is a employment and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association and Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1974) and Fordham University (B.S. Pharmacy, 1965). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Hymowitz
- Mr. Hymowitz has been practicing labor and employment law representing management since 1974
- He is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and Louisiana, as well as numerous federal and appellate courts.Mr
- Hymowitz received his B.S. degree in Pharmacy from Fordham University and graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law, where he was an Associate Editor of The University of Memphis Law Review.Mr
- Hymowitz is past Management Co-Chair of the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section’s Committee on Employee Rights and Responsibilities and a former Management Co-Chair of the Program and Privacy Subcommittees of that Committee
- Mr. Hymowitz frequently participates as a faculty member of the American Bar Association National Institutes and other programs concerning employment law
- He is a member of the faculty and Advisory Board of the National Employment Law Institute
- He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1989, Corporate Counsel Magazine’s Best Labor and Employment Lawyers, the International Who’s Who of Labour & Employment Lawyers, Who’s Who in American Law, Super Lawyers, and is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
- Super Lawyers has selected Mr. Hymowitz for inclusion in its Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee and Top 50 Lawyers in Memphis, as well as Top 50 Lawyers in Louisiana and Top 50 Lawyers in New Orleans
- Mr. Hymowitz is a Senior Editor of the 2003 Supplement to Employment Termination, Rights and Remedies published by the American Bar Association and BNA Books
- Mr. Hymowitz is a Regional Editor of Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey published in 2011 by the American Bar Association and BNA Books
- Recently Mr. Hymowitz served as a Chapter Editor for the 5th Edition of Employment Discrimination Law, published by the American Bar Association and BNA Books
- Mr. Hymowitz carries the highest peer rating of “AV” as reflected in Martindale-Hubbell
- Mr. Hymowitz was lead counsel in what has been called the largest unfair labor practice trial in the history of the NLRB, involving over 200 consolidated allegations of unfair labor practices
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Steven Hymowitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Hymowitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Employment Law in New Orleans
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in New Orleans
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 Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-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 Orleans Choose Steven Hymowitz
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 Steven Hymowitz's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association and Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, Steven Hymowitz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Steven Hymowitz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Steven Hymowitz 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 Steven Hymowitz Handles in New Orleans
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