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Jonathan Scott Sack

Employment and labor Attorney at New York, NY

4.8   164 reviews
  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 32 years
    New Jersey - NJ 33 years
    New York - NY 33 years
  • Licensed for 32 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 33 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 1989
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 33 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1989
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Jonathan

Learn Jonathan’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Employment and labor
    50%
    We consult with, advise and represent employees and executives in all facets of their employment. Offer letter / contract negotiations, on-the-job counseling, severance negotiations, non-compete and IP issues, whistleblower retaliation & litigation.

    34 years, 5,000 cases

  2. Arbitration
    20%
    FINRA, JAMS and AAA arbitrations are more common now that most employers require employees to consent to adjudicate employment disputes in confidential arbitration forums. We regularly handle client disputes and look forward to handling litigations.

    34 years, 200 cases

  3. Litigation
    15%
    We negotiate / mediate client matters, and when a fair result cannot be obtained, we litigate cases involving non-competes, trade secrets, bonus and deferred compensation, discrimination and wrongful termination in all courts and arbitration forums.

    34 years, 400 cases

  4. Discrimination
    10%
    We handle discrimination cases asserting gender, national origin, race, skin color, age, religion, familial status, disability, retaliation or sexual orientation. You are protected by City, State and Federal Laws. I was a mediator for the EEOC.

    34 years, 500 cases

  5. Expungement
    5%
    We routinely handle the negotiation of U-5s, and we file FINRA Arbitrations to expunge a negative, defamatory, incomplete or false U-5 filing. The U-5 is a minefield, often branding employees as bad actors, impairing one's re-employment prospects.

    34 years, 100 cases

I am a results-oriented, energetic advocate for my clients. I am passionate about representing my clients. As most cases come from word-of-mouth referrals, I am proud of my reputation built one client at a time. Most clients are faced with a difficult challenge in a critical part of their lives: their jobs and careers. I am competitive and look forward to taking the fight to the employer to redress unfair and illegal actions. I align our firm's fee arrangement with the client's desired outcome so that there is an identity of interest in the result sought. My success is defined by each client obtaining the desired outcome as a consequence of my effective counsel. Most of all, I love what I do, and that is helping people and seeking fair results for clients who deserve better treatment from their employers.

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021 + 4 ...

Contact Jonathan

Sack & Sack
70 East 55th Street
10th Floor
New York, NY, 10022

Reviews

4.8 / 5.0
  164 customer reviews
Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by Steven | August 18, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Excellent counsel
Jonathan is excellent. He is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, responsive, and tenacious. He is the only counsel I would consider recommending for employment related matters.
Posted by David Geller | July 5, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
HOME OF SUCCESS
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Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2023
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| Consulted Attorney
Aggressive Workers' Rights Lawyer
Employers who break the law do anything and everything in their power to delay and avoid paying for their actions. Jonathan keenly understands what it takes to bring a hostile defendant to the table to bring recompense for aggrieved employees.
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Thank you Jonathan!
This might be the first review/rating I have ever left for anything, and Jonathan is well deserved for my first review. I cannot thank him enough for his support. He was so responsive and very quick to reply to all my questions. Even after we decided to not move forward with building a case he was still guiding me through the process and reassured my decision making.
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
My Trusted Advisor
An incredible mind and top subject matter expert. A quick read and study. Focused on doing the right thing for his clients at all times, regardless of time of day. Built up trust in an instant, was my guiding light at my darkest moment and kept me grounded and focused. No question was a hard question. I will forever be grateful for Jonathan and his team. This world needs more people like Jonathan...what a wonderful world it will be.
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Posted by Jim | April 11, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Exceptional counsel
I have worked with Jonathan for years now after decades in the financial industry. He is by far the most skillful, confident labor contract lawyer I have found. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Results You Can Trust
Jonathan negotiated a sophisticated deal for me and he was a true professional who fought for me. I would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking an advocate who will fight for them and justice. Total pro.
Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
A lawyer you can trust!
I feel blessed that was referred to Jonathan. He is not only an unbelievable lawyer, but simply just cares and is passionate about helping people. I am so glad I had Jonathan as my advocate. He knows what is right and no one knows how to handle big corporations better than him to get you what you deserve. Needless to say, all the advice and direction he gave me was on point. I will continue to refer him.
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Posted by Manoj | January 24, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Straight shooter to TdAmeritrade( A trillion dollar firm) !!
TDAmeritrade restricted my brokerage account all of a sudden without specifying any reason, I was shocked. I emailed to 23 litigation attorneys but no was willing to defend my case with a BIG Trillion dollar Firm like TDAmeritrade. I felt hopeless. My Friend referred me to Jonathan Sack, and he happily looked into the matter, He went deep into my case, drafted a notice quickly and I uploaded the draft into the message center of TDAmeritrade brokerage account. Within 4 hours, Joy Busse TDAmeritrade Resolution Manager from Client Advocacy Team came for the negotiations, I couldn't believe when Jonathan called me that Good News, Manoj . He just saved my lifetime earning which was in my brokerage account. Jonathan is a fearless bull, extremely smart negotiator He's very attentive and takes your case very serious and works hard until your case is resolved.
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Posted by Richie | January 23, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great resource - gets the job done!
Jonathan was extremely helpful and was able to get exactly what I wanted in contract negotiations.
Posted by Shelia | January 20, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Top-Notch Lawyer All the Way!
Jonathan Sack was referred to me and my husband by a previous client of his. He came very highly recommended and I can definitely see why. He reviewed a document we requested his feedback on and provided clear, concise advice on how it should be responded to. The consultation was easy going and friendly and he asked questions as well as provided feedback that allowed us to see clearly what the next best steps were. My husband and I are grateful for the recommendation to Jonathan and we will whole-heartily recommend him to others.
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Posted by James | December 12, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer there is for Financial Services related issues!
I was recently wrongfully terminated from a large Investment Bank the week of Thanksgiving and was referred to Jonathan by a friend and could not have been more grateful to have Jonathan on my side. Jonathan and his team diligently worked on my behalf while in the midst of the holiday season to not only get the appropriate language on my discharge but to also stand up to this firm and their bogus practices giving me Hope. Sack & Sack truly is the premiere firm that you would want to hire when standing up these large investment banks who think they can just steam roll their employees!!
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Posted by Pat | December 7, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Value Added!
Jonathan has a tremendous work ethic and fought hard to get the positive results we sought. He’s a great negotiator & I highly recommend him.
Posted by JRodriguez | October 4, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Genuinely Cares
Jonathan genuinely cares about your best interest. He will be honest and forward with you to make sure nothing is left unclear. He counseled me on an employment matter and helped guide me to a more beneficial outcome. His words of wisdom are still reverberating with me every day as I move forward. Thank you Jonathan.
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Executive
Jonathan is fantastic. I used him when I was wrongfully terminated two years ago and again this year. He is more than a lawyer. He is a confidante and an advisor. He gets results because he is thorough but he is also a great sounding board for smaller issues. He is fearless on behalf of his clients. I can't recommend him strongly enough to someone who is looking for a lawyer to deal with employment issues, including wrongful termination and severance.
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Knowledgeable and Responsive
A contact and previous client referred me to Jonathan Sack. I had a complex separation agreement. Jonathan reviewed the agreement in detail, advised me on my options, and took the time to walk me through everything and answered all my questions. Prior to connecting with Jonathan, the ambiguity and complexity was overwhelming. After speaking with Jonathan, I was confident that I fully understood the agreement I was entering into and left nothing on the table. I would highly recommend hiring Jonathan for any of your employment and labor needs.
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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional and genuine
I sought Jonathan's representation when my employer let me go after years of discrimination. He was professional, persistent, and genuinely cared about my situation. He quickly negotiated a severance package more than four times what was initially offered to me. I would certainly recommend him.
Posted by Maura | August 11, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
New Yorker
Jonathan Sack and his superb team at Sack & Sack will give you the best representation you could possibly find. Jonathan gives 100% to his clients, delivers superb, detailed work and moral support. His knowledge of the law is outstanding, and he truly cares about his clients. If you need help, go straight to Jonathan Sack!
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The right man for the job
I had a bonus dispute with my financial services employer and reached out to a number of attorneys to assess my options. Nearly every one of them told me the same thing - that Wall Street bonuses are purely discretionary and that I had little to no recourse. They told me that going up against a well-resourced Wall Street firm would be a highly costly exercise and likely wouldn't be worth it. That was until I spoke with Jonathan Sack. Jonathan was the first attorney who actually took the time to listen to the facts of the situation and he quickly determined that my case had merit. Moreover, he structured his fee such that our interests were in complete alignment. In these kinds of situations, it is important to have an advocate that has credibility with the other side. Had I tried to go it alone, it's unlikely that my employer would have taken my claim seriously. However, Jonathan was able to work constructively with them to negotiate a satisfactory settlement in short order. I highly recommend Jonathan to anyone who may be going through a similar situation.
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Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional as they come
I was referred to Jonathan by a friend and we quickly connected. He worked with me through a difficult situation and helped me get to a resolution quickly. He was extremely thoughtful and worked to get what I wanted accomplished. Would recommend!
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Resume

AVVO RATING 7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Sack & Sack, LLP
  • 1989 - Present

Education

  • St John's University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1989
  • State University of New York, Stony Brook
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1986

Associations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • 1989 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Dewey Scholarship
  • Dewey Scholarship
  • 1986

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Employment and labor Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Jonathan is one of the most professional, effective, and direct attorneys I have ever met. His knowledge of labor and employment law is vast and very respected. You can't go wrong having him on your team."
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New York Employment and labor Lawyer Jonathan Scott Sack
Jonathan Scott Sack
Employment and labor Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 33 years