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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.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1992
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1991
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244 Fifth Avenue, Suite B241, New York, NY, 10001
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Posted by Johanna | May 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Ethan helped me with a very complicated and extensive legal matter related to my former employer. He was knowledgeable and always made sure to address all my concerns and deadlines in a timely manner. He was also professional and was able to achieve the best outcome possible given the circumstances. ...
Posted by Mike | June 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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 | Hired Attorney
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 | Hired Attorney
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 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney. Ethan is a great communicator and skilled negotiator who delivers superb results.
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2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1990 - 1990
Summer Law Clerk, United States District Judge Mary Johnson Lowe
2013 - Present
American Law InstituteElected to Membership
2012 - 2015
United States Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitPro Bono Panel
NY Appellate Division, First Department Granted Summary Judgment Granting Claim for $992,018
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Bachelor's degree
2015
1991
English
French