Marjorie Mesidor
About Marjorie
Biography
Sharp, quick-witted sexual harassment and employment discrimination attorney with a high premium on hostile work environment and retaliation claims based on race, gender, and pregnancy. Seventeen years of litigation experience in both federal and state courts. Persuasive oral advocate with overwhelming client satisfaction. Fluency in Italian, French, and Haitian Creole.
Practice Focus: Employment discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, wage and hour, and civil rights.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
40%-40%
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Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 21 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Mesidor PLLC
260 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10016
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Marjorie Mesidor's Reviews
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16 Client Reviews
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Posted by Simone | January 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
5 Star Lawyer
Marjorie Mesidor 5 Star Attorney Phillips & Associates has a Great Team that was diligent with my case. I was helped Specifically by Attorney - Marjorie Mesidor and her team of experts who went above and beyond to assure that my case was justified and handled in a timely manner. Marjorie Mesidor ...
Posted by Annie | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The Complete Package
I hired Marjorie right before the pandemic hit. Within a few days of the whole state being on shut down, I received an email from her let me know that she was still here working on my case. She sent me a document with resources for rent assistance, food, and therapy. This meant a lot to me. It showed...
Marjorie Mesidor's Lawyer Endorsements
"It is truly an honor to recommend one of the best employment attorneys in the Tri-Sate area. Marjory is a skilled litigator with an excellent reputation and a proven track record in and out of the courtroom. Her focus is sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. I have personally witnessed her in action. She is dedicated and never stops fighting for the rights of her clients. Marjorie has obtained millions of dollars of awards and settlements for her clients. Simply put, she is the the best of the best. I highly recommend you call Marjorie with any questions you may have about workplace harassment and discrimination. If she can’t help you, she will surely give you some guidance and point you in the right direction."
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Top 100 Black Lawyers, National Black Lawyers'
2020
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2018
Top Women Attorneys in New York City, CRAIN Magazine
2018
Top 100, TopVerdict
2018
Top 50 Verdict New York, TopVerdict
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Woman Top Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2017
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2016
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2015
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2014
Top Woman Attorney, New York Super Lawyers
2004
Exceptional Service to the Public and Community Award, Touro Law School
2004
Service to the Bar Award,, Touro Law School
2002
Minority Fellow, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Partner, Wigdor LLP
2011 - 2023
Partner, Phillips & Associates, PLLC
2009 - 2011
Associate, Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP
2005 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court Of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage
2004 - 2005
Associate, Israel, Israel & Purdy, LLP
Associations
2018 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (New YorkMember 2011 to 2020, President 2021 to Present
2002 - Present
Amistad Long Island Black Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2008
New York State Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiff's Verdict- $2, 300,000
Plaintiff's Verdict- $280,000
Plaintiff's Award
Education
2004
Juris Doctorate
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Publications
2018
Languages
French
English
Italian
Creole