Emre M. Polat

Emre M. Polat

4.9
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 15 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination

45 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY

About Emre

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 25%

Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetics, criminal history, disability, FMLA.

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

All aspects of labor and employment law: Overtime & Minimum Wage, Restrictive Covenants/Non-Compete Agreement, Severance Agreements, Stock-Options, Independent Contractors, Gig-Economy, Entrepreneurs, Litigation.

25%
Sexual Harassment 25%

Unwelcome sexual advances or conduct of a sexual nature which unreasonably interferes with the performance of a person's job or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment; jokes, comments, touching, advances.

25%
Wrongful Termination 25%

Unfair termination that rises to the level of unlawful termination.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 35 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

EMRE POLAT, PLLC

45 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10006

EMRE POLAT, PLLC

140 Sylvan Ave, Suite 206, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632

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Emre M. Polat's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris Garnier | July 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Simply Amazing

What can I say about Emre Polat except that he's an EXCELLENT lawyer. I never met an attorney so dedicated and prepared at all levels with so much knowledge about employment law. Emre is very insightful, helpful, raw, and honest, thanks to him, I was able to get justice. He was always readily availab...le to provide guidance and answer questions. His immediate responsiveness was very impressive. Emre, you are a "rare" find, and I am so lucky to have had you as my attorney on this matter. Thank you so much !!!!

Posted by Vicky | August 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Concise and transparent lawyer

I normally don’t write reviews but I want to write this one because I feel like Emre has changed my life and eased my anxiety after I hired him as my lawyer. He has made me feel so at ease about the situation and aggressively negotiated a settlement for me after I was wrongfully terminated by my empl...oyer after 7 years of dedicated service!!! I don’t think I had some case and other attorneys were misleading me about the laws and asking for money up front.  I’m so glad to have met this intelligent and charming attorney! I also read reviews before hiring Emre and truly agree with everyone else that his knowledge and experience with the employment laws are incredible! You will realize this from the beginning as even the lawyers of my ex-employer knew who he was.  I’ve consulted with other attorneys as well and they don’t even compare. It’s hard to deal with such situations when your job has been taken from you in one day after years of service but Emre and his team were true advocates on behalf of me, which is exactly what I needed. I can’t thank you enough!

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

The best!

If you are looking for an experienced employment lawyer who is a true advocate for you and your case, Emre is absolutely the best. When I found myself in need of a lawyer, I was really depressed and stressed but throughout the entire process Emre kept me informed of what was going on and always consu...lted me about each decision and step he and his team were taking. He truly knows his stuff when it comes to employment law and if you work with him, you'll know that from the very first conversation you have. Not to mention that he takes the time to talk to you about your life and how you are doing outside the case as well. This might seem like something small, but its HUGE when you're going through a stressful situation. Truly appreciate the human aspect of working with Emre.

Posted by Edmilson | January 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Need to Retain a Bright, Honest and Result-oriented Attorney at Labor Law? Read on...

Here is my most sincere advice; If you are on the fence, and do not know which attorney to retain, look no further! He listened to me attentively and did not make any promise, but took the time to examine the pros and cons of the case; and as he did, he considered not just the strengths but also the... possible weaknesses of the case in order to favor objective assessments as opposed to subjective assumptions. And so, he sought to adhere to facts and the law, and by doing so, he helped me to stay focused on a possible outcome that would be equitable and proper (in light of his many years of experience in labor law); In sum, at all time, I had a sense that I was dealing with a down-to-earth attorney who, while understanding my pain, remained focused on reaching the best outcome for the case, which he did. I highly recommend Emre Polat!

Posted by Pabs W. | December 18, 2018 | Discrimination

First Choice Top Lawyer

Emre is smart and straightforward. I also appreciate his response turn around time. I met him late in the game of my discrimination case and wish that I had met him sooner. He was clear and honest with me with my options. I decided that I didn't want to continue with my discrimination case at thi...s point so I didn't want to waste his time. If only I met him earlier, I know things would have been much better for me. Discrimination cases are a long tough road but I can tell that Emre can handle it. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer for these types of issues.

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Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Associations

2015 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

2013 - Present

New York County Trial Lawyers Association

2013 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

2011 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Paul Thomas v. Good Vision Taste d/b/a Signature Restaurant

Judgment for Employee

Employee v. Non-Profit Organization in NY

Settlement

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Education

2010

Hofstra Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Seton Hall University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Turkish

Spanish

Korean

Russian

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