$ 400-400 per hour
Joshua Alexander Bernstein
About Joshua
Biography
I am a civil rights & employment lawyer predominantly representing employees. My practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, and labor law issues, along with virtually all other aspects of employment law. I may occasionally represent management for (1) creation/maintenance of anti-discrimination policies and compliance with relevant labor laws; (2) defense of employment law claims where I believe the suit has no merit; (3) employment contract negotiation and; (4) general consultation. I also represent victims of discrimination in other contexts, such as in public accomodations.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
17 years | 54 cases
Discrimination
24%
17 years | 23 cases
Employee Benefits
24%
17 years | 22 cases
Civil Rights
1%
17 years | 2 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Joshua Alexander Bernstein
175 Varick Street, New York, NY, 10014
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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Knowledgeable & Savvy
Josh really helped me come to a quick resolution with a former employer. He kept things very professional and provided me with substantial information throughout the process. Not only was he very savvy in dealing with the other side, but he made sure that I was comfortable and informed the entire tim...
Posted by Robin | March 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent representation
I felt comfortable with Josh from the first time we spoke. He is very professional, always available to me. He kept me informed every step of the way. He called or emailed me anytime there was movement in my case and he returned my calls or emails immediately. My case took a long time to finally s...
Joshua Alexander Bernstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a fantastic lawyer, and I relied on his expert legal advice on numerous previous occasions."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top Attorney, AVVO
2012
Top Contributor, AVVO
2009
Post-Graduation Grant, NYU School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Principal/Attorney, Josh Bernstein, P.C.
2012 - 2016
Employment Counsel, Michigan Rural Healthcare Preservation
2009 - 2010
Associate, Mark Risk, P.C.
2009 - 2009
Fellow, New York State Division of Human Rights
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Sanford Wittels & Heisler, LLP
2007 - 2008
Research Assistant, Prof. James Jacobs, New York University School of Law
Associations
2017 - Present
National Women's Law Center, Legal Network for Gender EquityAttorney Advocate
2016 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Jeanne A. Carpenter Epilepsy Legal Defense FundAttorney Advocate
2011 - Present
NELA - NYMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York County Lawyers AssociationMember, Civil Rights Section
2010 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Bronx County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Civil Rights - Police Abuse
Settled
Fired for taking sick leave
Settled
Successful Negotiation on Behalf of College Professor
Settled without any additional payments by client
Complex motion practice
Lien extinguished
Disability Discrimination (epilepsy)
Settled without having to file suit
Disability Discrimination
Settled
Wage & Hour for Vulnerable Immigrant Population
Settled
Racial Discrimination/Retaliation
Settled
Racial Discrimination/Harassment
Settled without having to file suit
Sexual Harassment And Retaliation
Successfully Settled
Racial Discrimination in Education
Settled; offending coach fired
Medical Leave (FMLA)
Successfully settled
Wage & Hour Settlement
Succesfully settled
Litigation
Verdict for the Plaintiff
Disability Discrimination
Successfully settled
Hostile Work Environment/Discrimination Suit
Successfully Settled
FMLA Litigation
Pending
Age Discrimination Counseling
Avoided unnecessary litigation
Employment contract drafting and negotiation
Successfully negotiated employment contract favorable to both parties
Unemployment Counseling
Successful
Educational Discrimination
Ongoing
Pregnancy Discrimination
Ongoing
Education
2009
New York University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
2006
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Winter Symposium
How to respond to new argumentation
Publications
2011
New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section
The Decision We've All Been Waiting For
2010
New York City Employment Lawyer Blog
New York City Employment Lawyer
2010
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal to get fired after working 25+ years and a few weeks shy of retirement?
19 Feb 2015
Q&A
Can I sue my employer for making Racial comments?
12 Sep 2011
Q&A
Do I drop mmy EEOC complaint?
12 Sep 2011