Ethan Andrew Brecher

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Ethan Andrew Brecher

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Arbitration, Securities & Investment Fraud

244 Fifth Avenue, Suite B241, New York, NY

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About Ethan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 35%

Wrongful termination, discrimination, breach of contract, overtime, unpaid wages, NY Labor Law, FLSA, unjust enrichment, quantum meruit, bonuses

35 years

35%
Arbitration 30%

FINRA arbitration and mediation of employment and securities disputes and promissory notes

35 years

30%
Litigation 30%

Disputes involving breach of contract

35 years

30%
Securities and Investment Fraud 5%

35 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 34 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ethan A. Brecher, LLC

244 Fifth Avenue, Suite B241, New York, NY, 10001

ethanbrecherlaw.com/

Ethan Andrew Brecher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by Johanna | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Thank you Ethan!

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. ...In addition, he then got me a win with FINRA where I was awarded an expungement request for defamation. I would recommend Ethan if you would like a professional who is knowledgeable, thorough, diligent and caring.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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...than 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.

Posted by David | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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...eaving 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.

Posted by Cgarles | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Arbitration

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.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1990 - 1990

Summer Law Clerk, United States District Judge Mary Johnson Lowe

Associations

2013 - Present

American Law Institute

Elected to Membership

2012 - 2015

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Pro Bono Panel

Sample of Legal Cases

Loren v. Sarachek

NY Appellate Division, First Department Granted Summary Judgment Granting Claim for $992,018

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Education

1991

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Cornell University

Bachelor's degree

Speaking Engagements

2015

9th Annual Hedge Fund General Counsel and Compliance Officer Summit 2015 Employment Law Lessons for Hedge Fund Counsel

Publications

1991

Annual Survey of American Law Articles Editor

Languages

English

French

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