Steven Jason Shanker

Steven Jason Shanker

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 28 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Transportation, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

One Battery Park Plaza- 7th Floor, New York, NY

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 75%

represent employers in defending claims of unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, wage and hour disputes, breach of contract and discrimination

29 years

75%
Transportation 15%

representing car and limousine service companies in New York City involving all aspects of the organization from formation, commercial litigation, transactional matters, labor law, employment law, intellectual property, regulatory matters, defend tax and unemployment audits, advice on day to day operations of the company

29 years

15%
Workers Compensation 5%

General Counsel of New york Independent Livery Driver Benefit Fund- a fund established by law to provide certain benefits to livery drivers

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 28 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

ROMANO LAW, PLLC

One Battery Park Plaza- 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10004

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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...se I know that the legal problems my business faced were in the best of hands. Mr. Shanker not only knows the law and is a pleasure to work with, but his results are impressive. Every legal issue was handled in a prompt and effective fashion. There were no unanswered calls, no hidden/added legal fees and certainly no false promises. What more could a business owner in need of a good lawyer ask for. No wonder The Shanker Law Firm, P.C. is very selective in the cases they handle and the clients the represent. They are truly the best of the best.

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... business affairs. He and his firm have saved us millions of dollars over the years in ensuring we are compliant with the law, winning all lawsuits against us and in legal fees. Yes....legal fees. The Shanker Law Firm, P.C. believes in proactive counseling which is paying for the services of a lawyer to prevent a legal problem, rather than calling one when you have a legal issue. It has enabled me to sleep better at night knowing I have not just a lawyer on my side, but knowing that my business is in good hands. For a business like mine, we needn't just a lawyer, but a trusted advisor. Steven J. Shanker, Esq. provides this to us every day. I call him all the time on his cell phone and he picks up day and night. No issue is too small or too large. I know that when I have a problem I can not only seek legal counsel, but the advise of someone whom I trust to give me an opinion from a business perspective. What is best for my business is most important. I have never met a lawyer and a law firm who provides this type off preventative medicine type legal services. I see a doctor for a well visit. This is normal for a patient, but as a client, most business people seek a lawyer when they have legal issues. The Shanker Law Firm, P.C. is not just a law firm, but is a trusted advisor. Before I met Steven J. Shanker, Esq.. I had used many other firms, but they all came and left. I have been using The Shanker Law Firm, P.C. for over 5 years and I can truly say that Steven J. Shanker, Esq. has enabled my company to prosper and thrive, all in a very heavily regulated business environment. I would certainly recommend The Shanker Law Firm, P.C. and Steven J. Shanker, Esq. to any business person.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Partner, The Shanker Law Firm, P.C.

1997 - 1999

Assistant Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department, Office Of The Corporation Counsel

Associations

1997 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Education

1997

Western New England University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Lehigh University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1990

The Peddie School

Private Preparatory High School

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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