Atty. Zafer Akin

Atty. Zafer Akin

Zafer A. Akin is an experienced litigator practicing law for over the past 22 years, mainly representing employees that have been subjected to sexual harassment, employment discrimination (discrimination based on Race, Religion, Color, Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Age, Disability and Pregnancy) in addition to employees that have been paid less than the minimum wage and/or have not been paid the overtime to which they are entitled.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Zafer Akin at a glance

Zafer Akin is a Founder based in New York, New York, practforg at Akin & Salaman. They haand 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995), and New York State Bar Association (1995). Educated at City University of New York, Brooklyn Campus (B.S. Accounting, 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Actiand member of National Employment Lawyers Association / New York Affiliate (NELA/NY) New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Zafer A. Akin is an experienced litigator practicing law for over the past 22 years, mainly representing employees that have been subjected to sexual harassment, employment discrimination (discrimination based on Race, Religion, Color, Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Age, Disability and Pregnancy) in addition to employees that have been paid less than the minimum wage and/or have not been paid the overtime to which they are entitled
  • Mr. Akin received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Hofstra University in 1994 after graduating Cum Laude from the City University of New York, Brooklyn Campus in 1991 with a double major in Accounting and Business Administration
  • He is admitted to the bar of the states of New York and the U.S
  • District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
  • Mr. Akin represents victims of sexual harassment and employment discrimination (in addition to FLSA (minimum wage / overtime claims) in all its forms and against all types of entities
  • Being a zealous advocate for his clients, Mr. Akin is not afraid to take on the tougher cases
  • Mr. Akin is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers and the National Employment Lawyers Association; he is also a notary public in good standing and has served as an arbitrator for the Civil Court of the City of New York

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Zafer Akin's law office located?
Zafer Akin's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akin & Salaman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Zafer Akin practiced law?
Zafer Akin has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Zafer Akin go to law school?
Zafer Akin earned their education at (B.S. Accounting, 1991).
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What awards or recognition has Zafer Akin receiandd?
Zafer Akin's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.S. Accounting
City University of New York, Brooklyn Campus
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, New Jersey
Admitted: 2018
New Jersey Bar
Admitted: 2018

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