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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
35 years
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State: New York
Acquired: 1992
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
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244 Fifth Avenue, Suite B241, New York, NY, 10001
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Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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 E...
Posted by David | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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, l...
Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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-...
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 | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Ethan was very helpful in negotiating a complicated departure package with a former employer. He was very thorough in reading and analyzing several contractual agreements. He was also accessible throughout the process.
"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
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2009
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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