Atty. Steven Mitchell Knecht
Steven Mitchell Knecht is a lawyer practicing employment and labor law, employment discrimination, litigation. Steven received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Employment And Labor Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 34+ Years Experience
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About Steven Mitchell Knecht at a Glance
Steven Mitchell Knecht is a Special Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1996). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1991) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1988). Active member of American Bar Association Society for Human Resource Management. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Mitchell Knecht
- Steven Mitchell Knecht is a lawyer practicing employment and labor law, employment discrimination, litigation
- Steven received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Steven practices at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in New York, NY
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Steven Mitchell Knecht's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Mitchell Knecht handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Workplace Discrimination in New York
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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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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 Steven Mitchell Knecht
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 Mitchell Knecht's practice in the field of discrimination, employment, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Mitchell Knecht brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Steven Mitchell Knecht can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, employment, and litigation, Steven Mitchell Knecht 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 Steven Mitchell Knecht 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 Mitchell Knecht Handles in New York
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