Atty. Tara E. Daub
Tara Eyer Daub is a litigation attorney in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment group. She represents employers in trial and appellate court litigation; governmental investigations; labor relations negotiations, disputes and union representation proceedings; and providing strategic and compliance counseling relating to employment decisions and policies, for union and non-union employers.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Melville, NY
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About Tara E. Daub at a Glance
Tara E. Daub is a employment and litigation attorney based in Melville, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Penn State Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Millersville University (B.A.). 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 Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tara E. Daub
- Tara Eyer Daub is a litigation attorney in Nixon Peabody’s Labor & Employment group
- She represents employers in trial and appellate court litigation
- governmental investigations
- labor relations negotiations, disputes and union representation proceedings
- and providing strategic and compliance counseling relating to employment decisions and policies, for union and non-union employers
- What do you focus on?
- I have extensive experience representing hospitals and other health care industry clients
- institutions of higher education and private schools
- airlines
- and companies in the technology, financial services, retail, hospitality and transportation industries
- My deep experience as a litigator helps me strategize with clients on how to avoid litigation, and I work closely with employers to develop and review personnel policies and conduct training sessions for managers and employees at all levels
- I also conduct internal investigations of complaints of sexual and other types of harassment
- Employment Litigation I defend clients against employment-related claims of all types in federal and New York state courts, and before various administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York State Division of Human Rights, New York City Commission on Human Rights, United States Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board
- My experience includes defending wage-hour collective and class actions
- claims of employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation
- actions under the FMLA and disability laws
- whistleblower claims
- independent contractor misclassification claims
- and breach of contract and restrictive covenant actions
- I also represent employers in arbitrations in various forums
- Labor Relations I advise employers on their rights and obligations in labor relations disputes involving collective bargaining agreements and other matters under the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board, including union organizing and unfair labor practice proceedings
- I have represented many health care systems and institutions of higher education in labor relations matters
- Strategic and Compliance Counseling I have extensive experience counseling clients on a variety of labor and employment law subjects, including employee discipline and discharge decisions
- complaints of sexual and other types of harassment
- managing leaves of absence and disability-related issues
- wage-hour issues, including overtime and payroll practices
- workforce structuring decisions
- and labor relations
- Much of my work involves advising clients, including major national and international companies, on compliance with the complex federal, state and local employment laws that govern these issues
Practice Areas Explained
Tara E. Daub's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tara E. Daub handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Melville.
Employment Law in Melville
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Civil Litigation in Melville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Melville
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 Melville 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.
Melville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Melville-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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Why Clients in Melville Choose Tara E. Daub
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 Tara E. Daub's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Tara E. Daub can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Melville
A Melville-based practice means Tara E. Daub 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 Tara E. Daub Handles in Melville
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