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 Paul | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Best Experienced Lawyer

Emre Polat is by far the most knowledgeable and helpful attorney I know. He is also a great businessman himself and knows what it takes to run a major business. He has represented me as an employee and then as a business owner after I started my own business. I’ve referred my friends and others to hi...m and they have all thanked me. Emre is the first person I call for legal advice and I trust him wholeheartedly!!

Posted by John | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Above and Beyond expectations

I absolutely recommend Emre. Not only is he exceptionally intelligent and knowledgeable as an attorney, but he is truly an honest genuine person who I felt very comfortable talking to. He is very punctual, responsive, and provides clear answers for you when other attorneys will not give you a straig...ht answer. When my case became a heated match with my ex-employer, Emre was extremely sharp and on point. What impressed me the most is his friendly, down to earth personality and his genuine interest in providing you help when you have been wrongfully terminated. I have referred numerous family and co-workers to him and strongly recommend Emre. He was always available over text which was very convenient for me since I barely have available time at work unlike other older attorneys who never respond back to you over text. As for the previous post, it seems like the person is confused and should have done some research on what contingency actually means or simply ask questions. I'm sure a quick google search would have showed that there are not hourly fees for contingency cases. I’m not an attorney and he understood that when he answered all my questions. My retainer with him was the same and he took the risk of taking on my case because he was confident in me and wanted to right the wrong against my employer when other attorneys didn’t believe me or only wanted money upfront. It was clear there are no hourly fees on contingency agreements (which is the definition of contingency) when firms take your case. Emre went above and beyond advancing the court fees which I'm only responsible for if the case settles or a jury makes a decision in my favor. This helped speed up the process, instead of waiting around for me. Emre stated and the agreement says that if the case didn't go my way, he wouldn't charge me for those fees because he was taking the risk, which was very reassuring. At the end of the day, he obtained a very favorable result for me and it was more important that Emre understood the frustration I had with my prior employer and corrected the situation when I was wronged. Sometimes people get caught up in a bad job and are treated very unfairly and it’s important to have attorneys like him on your side !

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Wrongful Termination

Be extremely mindful while reviewing his conteact

Emre Polat suggested I move forward with a wrongful termination case involving a previous employer. When we spoke he swore up and down that he was working on a contingency and I would spend no money of my own regarding lawyer fees etc. unless it was awarded by the court. While reviewing the retainer ...letter that he sent me, it stated the opposite! i would still be responsible for his lawyer fees whether or not he won the case for me. I find this very sneaky and unprofessional. I went with another attourney who ACTUALLY works on a contingency.

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2018 | Employment & Labor

Responsive and Attentive

Emre is one of the top notch attorneys. My experience with him in handling my dispute with my employer regarding my wages was handled perfectly and resolved immediately. Once I retained him and he sent a letter to my employer, my employer did a complete 360 on how they treated me. I guess they knew I... was protected and had the right attorney. He has also been an invaluable resource to me whenever I have legal questions or concerns. I would highly recommend him to anyone with a legal concern or dispute!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Best attorney!

I had a great experience with Mr. Polat as my attorney; he really dedicates his time to your case, makes you feel comfortable and discusses your options openly. I’ve also seen him in action in the courtroom on my case and I can say that he was very intelligent, articulate, and a bulldog against my em...ployer and their team of attorneys; my employer’s lawyers had tried to dismiss my case in court and Mr. Polat won it with a bang. The judge had agreed with Mr. Polat’s arguments entirely. I would strongly recommend him for anyone having issues with their employer. I had referred a friend to him and she was extremely pleased with his legal knowledge and personality too.

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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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