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Ethan Andrew Brecher

Employment and labor Attorney at New York, NY

4.9   48 reviews
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  • State Years
    New York - NY 31 years
    Connecticut - CT 31 years
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1992
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State CT
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Ethan

Learn Ethan’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Employment and labor
    35%
    Wrongful termination, discrimination, breach of contract, overtime, unpaid wages, NY Labor Law, FLSA, unjust enrichment, quantum meruit, bonuses

    32 years

  2. Arbitration
    30%
    FINRA arbitration and mediation of employment and securities disputes and promissory notes

    32 years

  3. Litigation
    30%
    Disputes involving breach of contract

    32 years

  4. Securities and investment fraud
    5%

    32 years

ETHAN A. BRECHER is the founding and managing partner of the Law Office of Ethan A. Brecher, LLC.

Mr. Brecher has been practicing law for 29 years.  Respect for the rule of law and justice, professionalism, civility and ethical conduct will guide Mr. Brecher as he represents each client, to whom he serves as both advocate and counselor.  Mr. Brecher believes that his clients should have in him no better friend, and their adversary no worse opponent.  As one opposing counsel wrote to him after he won a case for a client, "Congratulations Ethan. You pegged this one correctly with this Panel and your client was lucky to have such a fierce and capable advocate.”  This is the standard Mr. Brecher strives to bring to every client's case. 

Whether a client’s case is one to be tried to conclusion or settled through negotiation, Mr. Brecher will endeavor to provide each client with clear and unvarnished advice based on the particular facts and circumstances of each client’s situation.

For employees who have been wronged or who are due compensation from their employer, Mr. Brecher will devote himself to recovering for those individuals what their former employers fairly and appropriately owe them.

For businesses that are due money, Mr. Brecher will work diligently to secure what they are entitled to receive.

Over his 29 years of practicing law, Mr. Brecher has tried and settled numerous cases that have resulted in tens of millions of dollars of recoveries for his clients.

Mr. Brecher generally charges hourly for his time, but in appropriate situations, Mr. Brecher will accept cases on a total or partial contingency-fee basis.  All fee arrangements are tailored specifically to the particular facts and circumstances of each client’s case.

Mr. Brecher was named a New York Super Lawyer in 2009 – 2011 and 2013-2020.  Mr. Brecher was elected on January 18, 2013 as a member of The American Law Institute (ALI).

Mr. Brecher is a member of the New York and Connecticut Bars.

Awards

Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice 2019,2018,2017,2016,2015
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017 + 2 ...

Contact Ethan

Law Office of Ethan A. Brecher, LLC
244 Fifth Avenue
Suite B241
New York, NY, 10001

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
  48 customer reviews
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Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice
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Posted by Mike | June 2, 2021
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Mike M
Ethan is an incredible lawyer. He understands the human side of a dispute, and merges it with the technical legal side. I highly recommend him for any employment related issues. He is a true advocate.
Posted by Steven | February 9, 2020
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Employment Attorney Review
I found Ethan very responsive and he laid out all aspects of my case the good, the bad and the ugly. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2020
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Principal
Ethan is an excellent lawyer and person. Smart, dedicated, hard-working, team player, honest, effective. We highly recommend him.
Posted by Jeff | January 29, 2020
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Highly recommend Ethan
Excellent attorney. Ethan is a great communicator and skilled negotiator who delivers superb results.
Posted by Jason | January 15, 2020
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Ethan is the best
If you want a crappy lawyer look elsewhere. If you want a voracious legal gladiator Ethan is your man
Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2019
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Executive Employment Contract Dispute
I had a complex employment contract case, including issues with compensation, severance and equity. The company we were up against was tough, somewhat irrational, litigious and well-funded. My first attorney was struggling to get results, which is when I transitioned the case to the Law Office of Ethan Brecher. Ethan and Ana Montoya collated an enormous amount of information, gained a thorough understanding of the facts, built the case with exhibits and legal action, and made an immediate impact on the trajectory of my case. Ethan does a good job patiently listening and assessing but is also brilliant at interjecting and with strength and decisiveness when appropriate. He gave great council and advise from a range of perspectives. He was always available when I needed him; had quick, well communicated and thorough follow-up. I was extremely prepared and confident in Ethan’s representation during the mediation, and in the end we had a successful settlement.
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Posted by Thomas | August 12, 2019
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Review for Ethan Brecher
My business partner and I hired Ethan in January 2018 to pursue a litigation against a former business associate for unpaid expenses and compensation. Ethan was very measured and professional, but he gave us some great insight and ideas that formed the basis of our suit. We engaged Ethan formally, and he prepared a detailed and multi-faceted complaint which we filed. It was a difficult litigation, but Ethan remained poised throughout. He achieved great results for us, particularly by successfully piercing the corporate veil and attaching our claims against the defendant personally. This success formed the basis for our ultimate settlement. Ethan also has a great team, who also had our full confidence and contributed massively in her own right. He did all of this in the face of determined and aggressive defense counsel employed by a defendant for whom money was little object. I am a seasoned consumer of legal and litigation services. I would gladly work with Ethan again should the need arise.
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Posted by David | August 12, 2019
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Law Offices of Ethan Brecher
Ethan represented me in a fairly unique contractural dispute related to employment. . His research and interpretation of the case law was accurate.and provided a good foundation for pursuing my claim, but he also provided a balanced assessment of the risks. He was very effective in depositions, leaving no stones unturned and even finding several new ones to look under. Lastly, Ethan’s efforts led to a successful outcome because he constantly reviewed the facts, circumstances, strategy and tactics throughout and pursued each with tenacity.
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Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2019
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Employment Contract Dispute
Ethan's representation was thoughtful, constructively weighing the risks and rewards of the situation. He considered all the variables with the priority always being my best interests. He has a calm demeanor, though is unafraid to take a hard position adverse to the the other side if necessary to protect his client.
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2019
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Excellent lawyer
Very professional and provides excellent results. Always responds in a timely manner and provides in depth details to all my questions
Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2019
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VP, Sales & Marketing
Ethan provided me with advice on a separation agreement a former employer in financial services. He worked hard to make sure that I have a fair settlement and helped me prevent possible retaliation. He was diligent and detailed in reviewing each paragraph of the agreement and renegotiated better non-solicitation and severance terms. I enjoyed working with him and appreciated his quick responses, updates, advice and timely follow up. He has strong negotiations skills and is passionate about his work. I interviewed lawyers from a few top law firms, he stood out among his peers with his client-focused, proactive and results-oriented approach.
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Posted by Cgarles | October 25, 2018
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Thorough detail oriented lawyer
Ethan investigated the case and the law regarding my case thoroughly and found additional filings to add to my case to improve my chances of winning. Unlike many lawyers who want to go straight to arbitration to resolve case with the least amount of their time Ethan built a strong case before we went to arbitration. This allowed us to have a stronger position and have a successful arbitration.
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Posted by Ben | October 25, 2018
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Responsive, Attentive, and Well-Reasoned
Ethan responded to each contact very promptly, which was a stress relief. His advice was measured and clearly based on significant knowledge of employment issues. The best part of his approach is that you can tell Ethan has actually been through every phase of the litigation process, so he knows how to couch advice and not oversell. I strongly recommend him
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Posted by Milana | June 20, 2018
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Exellent lawyer
Ethan is a pleasure to do business with. And I will certainly use his services next time. Highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2018
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Responsive, knowledgable & a true professional
I hired Ethan to negotiate a severance agreement with a former employer and I am so thrilled I did. He was incredibly responsive and coached me through the entire process. I would absolutely work with him in the future.
Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2018
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Jams
Ethan managed to get the other side reveal all the proof we needed by an amazing strategy.
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2018
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Highly Recommended
He quickly resolved two complex matters involving an employment separation and FINRA complaint where he recovered 100% of my losses plus attorney's fees. I was impressed not only by these terrific results, but also by his expertise, professionalism and responsiveness. I highly recommend Ethan.
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2017
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Employment
I hired Ethan as my lawyer to assist me with an employment matter. He helped me through the whole process and knew exactly what needed to be done to achieve excellent results. The outcome of my situation was very satisfactory. I highly recommend Mr. Ethan Brecher as an attorney.
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2017
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Very Helpful
Wrongful Termination is an emotional experience for anyone. Ethan explained my options in a composed and rational matter, laying out the risks and rewards availbable to me. He also promptly responded to my inquiries. He established enough rapport to negotiate an increase to my existing settlement as well as twice the time window to decide on whether to accept my employer’s settlement terms that other attorneys told me that would be possible. More time was what I asked him for as it meant more options for me to explore. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Posted by Mitch | July 30, 2017
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Honest and realistic
Ethan was honest in his assessment of the merits of my case and worked hard throughout the process. He was prompt to answer my questions and handled everything professionally.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Summer Law Clerk
  • United States District Judge Mary Johnson Lowe
  • 1990 - 1990

Education

  • New York University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1991
  • Cornell University
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1988

Legal Cases

  • Loren v. Sarachek
  • NY Appellate Division, First Department Granted Summary Judgment Granting Claim for $992,018

Associations

  • American Law Institute
  • Elected to Membership
  • 2013 - Present
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • Pro Bono Panel
  • 2012 - 2015

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
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Publications

  • Annual Survey of American Law
  • Articles Editor
  • 1991

Speaking Engagements

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New York Employment and labor Lawyer Ethan Andrew Brecher
Ethan Andrew Brecher
Employment and labor Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 31 years
Virtual consultation available