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Biography
Robert is an employment attorney who focuses on representing executives and employees in employment disputes. Robert tried his first case before graduating from law school. He was selected by well known trial lawyer and law professor, William Hobbs, to serve in his trial advocacy program at Loyola Law School and conduct jury trials and preliminary hearings as a law student.
Before starting his firm, Robert slugged it out in courtrooms trying cases for the government. Robert served as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice in Los Angeles and then as Assistant Attorney General for the New York Attorney General’s Office in Manhattan. Robert tried numerous criminal, employment and civil rights cases in state and federal court for the government with a perfect record of success.
Robert opened his firm in December of 1999 and initially ran the firm from a small one bedroom apartment in Jersey City, New Jersey. He opened his first real office on John Street in 2001 near the World Trade Center. When the World Trade Center was attacked on September 11, 2001, his office was damaged and sealed off by armed guards. Robert snuck in a side door to get his computer server and key client records and soon opened another office.
Robert does not give up easily. He takes his cases personally and cares about getting the best result possible.
Have you been unfairly fired, harassed, owed wages or a bonus? We help employees.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
32 years | 500 cases
Class Action
30%
22 years | 50 cases
Discrimination
10%
32 years | 200 cases
Sexual Harassment
10%
32 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 31 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Ottinger Employment Lawyers
(888) 495-1251
Mobile
(888) 495-1251
Mobile
79 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016
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535 Mission Street, 14th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
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750 N San Vicente Blvd., Suite O7A129, Pacific Design Center, Red Building, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
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Posted by Michael | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business
Highest recommendation
I have used Robert on several occasions. On each occasion I was always delivered more by him than was promised. In complex matters, Robert was able to get to the core issues quickly and obtain great results for my company. I would give him my highest level of recommendation.
Posted by Employee in NYC | June 18, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Outstanding legal representation for employment matters.
I was very fortunate to be represented by Robert Ottinger recently during my severance negotiations from a long time employer. Mr. Ottinger’s counsel was extremely helpful in reaching an expedient and favorable result. I found his expertise, professionalism, attention to detail and accessibility ex...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2012 | Employment & Labor
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I highly recommend The Ottinger Firm. I received a very favorable outcome in my employment case.
Posted by Susan | January 10, 2012 | Employment & Labor
Highly competent and effective employment law attorney
I was introduced to The Ottinger Firm by way of a relative who gave attorney, Robert Ottinger, a very favorable recommendation. I found Mr. Ottinger to be experienced, knowledgeable, and insightful in all aspects of employment law as his blog will attest. I liked the fact that he prepared cases in ...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2011
June Client
Robert was very responsive and thorough. He was dedicated to my case and would check in with me even on weekends and holidays.
Robert Walter Ottinger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Robert on several employment discrimination cases while we both were Assistant Attorney General's for New York State. Robert is extremely talented employment law attorney with a solid work ethic and deep concern for his clients. We often worked overtime making sure our clients received the best possible counsel. Robert moved onto form his own firm specializing in Employment Law. Since then, I have had occasion to reach out to him and seek counsel on issues I was working on. His knowledge on employment law related matters is impeccable and his desire to achieve results for his clients is unprecedented. I highly endorse this highly and compentant legal professional."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Bo is a gunh-ho trial lawyer who knows how to fight for his clients. (We were co-counsel on trial for the NYS Attorney General's office.)"
"Robert Ottinger is a Top New York City Employment Lawyer. Ottinger is aggressive, knowledgeable and very effective. You cannot go wrong hiring him. Robert is not only a Top New york Employment Lawyer, he has carved out quite a good reputation on the national stage."
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"Robert excells at providing big firm advocacy at small firm prices. He has high expectations for the lawyers that work for him, and his clients receive excellent service and advocacy as a result. Our firm attracts clients who have previously shopped for legal services at bigger firms and choose Robert and the Ottinger Firm because of Robert's aggressive approach to litigation, his reasonable billing practices and his trustworthiness as a lawyer."
"Bo Ottinger is a lawyer's lawyer. He is a go-to guy for employment law questions."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Lawyer, The Ottinger Firm
1996 - 1999
Assistant Attorney General, New York State Attorney General's Office
1993 - 1996
Deputy Attorney General, State Of California, Department Of Justice
Associations
2009 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
The Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
2009 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
New York County Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Association of the Bar of the City of New YorkMember
2004 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association New YorkMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
5 Million Dollar Settlement
Settled
Jack Epter v. New York City Transit Authority
Won summary judgment for my client.
Anna Regalato v. State Line Diner
Won sexual harassment jury trial
Education
1991
Loyola Law School
law
1986
East Stroudsburg Univ
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2008
Winter Conference
Employee Privacy Issues
Publications
2010
New York Employment Law Blog
Severance Pay Pointers
2010
New York Employment Lawyer Blog
Top 3 Signs of Workplace Retaliation
2010
California Employment Law Advocate
When is an Independent Contractor an Employee?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
Getting Fired - The Most Important Thing To Do
27 Feb 2011
Video Legal Guide
Executive Compensation Tools - The "Put Right"
27 Feb 2011
Video Legal Guide
It's Bonus Season - Did You Get Yours
27 Feb 2011