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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 34 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 34 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 2013-2026. 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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35 years
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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 Cgarles | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Jams
Ethan managed to get the other side reveal all the proof we needed by an amazing strategy.
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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 | Hired Attorney
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.
"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."
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2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
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1990 - 1990
Summer Law Clerk, United States District Judge Mary Johnson Lowe
1989 - 1989
Legal Intern, New York Attorney General's Office
2013 - Present
American Law InstituteElected to Membership
2012 - 2015
United States Court of Appeals for the Second CircuitPro Bono Panel
Unanimous reversal on appeal; order appointing receiver to sell client's home vacated and opposing motion denied in its entirety.
The firm's client secured a Judgment of $1,082,078.91
Judgement of $895,000 (Inclusive of Interest)
First Department affirmed summary judgment on client's right to 1,148 shares; after a valuation hearing and bench trial, final judgment entered for $11,853,490.11.
Approximately $4 million FINRA Arbitration Award
A Judgment of Approximately $900,000 on a Promissory Note
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Bachelor's degree
2015
1991
English
French