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Steven is a business-minded counselor with over 25 years of experience in transportation law as well as employment, corporate, and labor law. Steven practices law with an entrepreneurial approach. He works closely with business owners, entrepreneurs, and emerging businesses by helping them navigate the legal issues they encounter while running a business, all while mitigating risk.
For some clients, Steven acts as outside general counsel, providing not only representation and legal advice but also assistance in daily operational matters. For other clients, Steven represents corporate entities on individual matters that run the gamut of litigation and transactional issues. Steven seeks to develop long-term relationships with business owners because he knows the importance of a strong attorney-client relationship.
Steven has a long track record of successful results at the trial and appellate court level in more clearly defining the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. With the emergence and growth of the gig economy, this issue is more critical now more than ever. Steven has significant trial and courtroom experience, having previously worked as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York.
In 2007, Steven was asked by New York State Governor David Patterson to write legislation to create a Fund that provides Workers’ Compensation benefits for serious injuries and crimes committed against drivers dispatched by livery bases. That legislation resulted in the enactment of Article 6G of the New York State Executive Law. This statute created the New York Independent Driver Benefit Fund (“Livery Fund”), which helped solve a workers’ compensation problem that had spanned three decades due to the many gray areas associated with the law regarding whether livery drivers are employees or independent contractors. After the Livery Fund was created in January 1, 2010, the Board of Directors appointed Steven to serve as outside General Counsel to the Fund, a position he has held since its creation.
Outside of the law, Steven is a history buff who regularly posts about history on LinkedIn. Steven also enjoys playing guitar, painting (oil on canvas), gardening, and riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
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Posted by Michael | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Not Just a Lawyer- The Best of the Best
I was recommended to The Shanker Law Firm, P.C. as I was told they are the best law firm to handle the legal issues that my business faced. My initial impression blew me away. All my questions were answered by Mr. Shanker before I even had to ask the question. All of my concerns were alleviated becau...
Posted by David P | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Best Lawyer Ever
The Shanker Law Firm, P.C. has been representing our business for over 5 years. He is the best in his field. Mr. Shanker and his law firm are on top of each and every legal issue that our law firm faces, knows the law better than any lawyer I have ever met and is one of the few people I trust with my...
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1999 - Present
Partner, The Shanker Law Firm, P.C.
1997 - 1999
Assistant Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department, Office Of The Corporation Counsel
1997 - Present
New York State Bar Association
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
Private Preparatory High School
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