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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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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 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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. ...
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 Thomas | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
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 | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Employment termination
Law office of Ethan Brecher represented me in an employment termination dispute where I was owed one month salary and severance pay. I would highly recommend this law office that was professional, thorough, kept me informed at all times, protected my labor rights and at the end got me paid.
"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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2020
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2011
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2010
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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