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Louis Pechman

Sexual harassment Attorney at New York, NY

5.0   17 reviews
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  • Licensed for 38 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 39 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1984
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

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About Louis

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Louis Pechman practices before federal and state courts and government agencies in all areas of workplace law, including employment discrimination, sex harassment litigation, union- management relations, employment contracts, non-competition agreements, independent contractor issues, and overtime and pay disputes. As a practitioner for over thirty years in the labor and employment field, Mr. Pechman offers both individual employees and employers practical guidance on improving the employment relationship and, where appropriate, terminating that relationship.

Mr. Pechman has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and as a New York Super Lawyer in the area of Labor and Employment Law since 2007. He has a AV-Preeminent for Ethical Standards rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo. Mr. Pechman has also been selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Association, an honorary organization limited to 1% of attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and has been recognized by LawDragon as one of the 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. Pechman Law Group PLLC, has been recognized by U.S. News’ Best Law Firms as a Tier 1 law firm in Employment Law for Individuals and Labor Law for Management.

Mr. Pechman is one of the most experienced practitioners in New York in the fast-emerging area of wage and hour law. Over the past decade, he has litigated over 300 federal and state court cases involving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the New York Labor Law. A frequent contributor to the New York Law Journal and other business and legal publications, Mr. Pechman often gives presentations on employment law topics, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment, wage and hour law, and the development of human resource policies and procedures. He has lectured at New York University, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, the Practising Law Institute and the American Bar Association. Mr. Pechman is currently an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law teaching the course “Wage Theft: Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities.”

A former Chair of the New York County Lawyers’ Association Committee on Labor Relations and Employment Law, Mr. Pechman moderates NYCLA's annual programs “How to Handle an Employment Discrimination Case” and “How to Handle a Wage and Hour Case.” He served as Chair of the Restaurant and Hospitality Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association from 2015-2017. Mr. Pechman’s prior experience includes work as an attorney at some of the leading employment law firms in New York, as in-house labor counsel with the New York Daily News, and as a Field Examiner with the National Labor Relations Board. Admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bars, he is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the Fordham University School of Law.

Awards

Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
2023

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Pechman Law Group PLLC
488 Madison Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY, 10022-5701

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Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2023
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Best lawyers
Galen and Lou surpassed expectations. Great bedside manners - outstanding result
Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2023
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Rare level of care and professionalism
I found Lou Pechman online for an employment-related matter. Lou would quickly gain very good high-level understanding of complex issues and would provide invaluable counsel to his client. Throughout our engagement, he demonstrated incredible expertise and thoughtfulness in his approach. He showed the utmost level of integrity throughout my interactions with him and above all, he was very caring (to a level that is uncommon and surprising). Honestly, choosing to work with Lou has been one of the best professional decisions I have ever made.
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Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2023
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Attention to details
Very happy with the attorney. Great results thank you so much! Thank you Lou and your firm for the help you gave me.
Posted by Jesus | February 23, 2023
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Best firm
Great attorneys! Thank you Lou for helping helping me with so much respect and care for me.
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2023
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Excellent
Excellent attorney. Well respect by opposing counsel and were able to negotiate an "amicable resolution" for my claim.
Posted by Nereida | May 25, 2022
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Employment Law attorney
Terrific experience. Was a great help from Lou he is well known and has the respect from other attorney.
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2022
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LG
I work for a large international company. I came to Lou because I was being bullied and threatened with termination by my superior. Lou listened patiently to the different situations that I encountered and devised a strategy to put an end to the bullying while preserving my position. Simply put, I am nearing retirement age and didn't particularly want to look for new employment. When all is said and done, I am still employed, was given a raise and my superior is no longer in a managerial role. Lou restored my position along with my peace of mind as I am now protected against retaliation.
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Posted by Luis | December 1, 2021
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Gratitude
My mane is Luis Aigaje and I would like to said thank everyone at Pechman Law Group PLLC, Labor and Employment Attorneys, for all their impeccable work on my case, they have helped me a lot from the first call to the end, I hope you continue to help all the people who come to this country to work and not to harm anyone. A special thanks to the Attorney Gianfranco J Cuadra for being an excellent professional and human being since he understood me at each stage of the process, I am very grateful I wish you the best
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Posted by aminadad | November 15, 2021
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Terrific Attorneys
Pechman Law Group gave me outstanding representation. They help me with a difficult situation with a former employer. I will always be grateful for their representation. Excellent results!
Posted by Andrew | June 4, 2021
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Lou & Team are Superheroes
I’ve heard you either hate your lawyer or love them. In this case IT WAS LOVE. Lou and team are extremely calculated. They took their time with my case and kept me informed every step of the way. They are extremely realistic and helpful. If I could’ve given them a rating above “Excellent” I would. If you have a legal issue rest assured that Lou is your guy to get it rectified. My life is forever changed and improved due to the help I received from Lou and his team. A lot of other attorneys were approached with this case but Lou’s vast years of experience were proven and clear from our first conversation. I highly recommend him and his services.
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Posted by Noora | January 5, 2021
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Excellent Experience
Lou and the team at Pechman Law are wonderful. They worked with me for many hours and months on my case. I am so thankful for Catalina and Lou, I know I did not have an easy case to deal with and they did an excellent job on helping me resolve my issues. I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of great legal representation! Thank you so much for everything!
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Posted by Chris | December 25, 2020
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Excellent
I asked my sister who is an attorney as well who the best employment attorney was in New York City for employment dispute and she recommended Pechman Law Group. Louis and his team are aggressive, strategic and they get results. I highly recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2020
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Television Professional
I contacted Pechman after I got laid off from my job. They came highly recommended by a colleague who had also been laid off. I was hesitant to call because I didn't want the relationship with my ex-employer to become contentious. They really listened to my concerns and gave solid, constructive, and savvy advice. I was also concerned about legal costs. Their "no nonsense" and knowledgeable reasoning put my mind at ease. They conveyed a ton of information in a short period of time, and did so in a way that I was able to understand. Weeks later, after I got my separation agreement, I emailed it to them to look over. They quickly got back to me with an organized explanation of each section of the agreement. Again in a way that I could totally understand. They recalled every single detail of our initial consultation. If you get laid off or have an issue with an employer, do yourself a favor and contact this firm!
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Posted by Mary | December 1, 2020
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A steady and trustworthy advocate
Lou was recommended to me by another lawyer who had nothing but good things to say about him. I completely agree with that assessment. He led me through a difficult time in my career when I needed a steady and experienced hand to address my grievances. Lou was highly responsive and very knowledgeable about employment law. His interactions with my previous firm's lawyer were top-notch and we ended up with a fair settlement. I would highly recommend him to any of my colleagues or others who are facing employment related issues.
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Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2019
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Highly Recommend
My experience with Pechman Law Group was beyond excellent. Responsive, caring and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them for your legal needs, no matter what side of the table you sit on.
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2019
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Client Review
My experience with Pechman Law Group was terrific. Lou and Greg explained issues and strategy every step of the way and we achieved a great result. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Forever grateful for their dedication and for believing in me.
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2018
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Very impressed with the legal team and how well they handled the case. Extremely quick response time, and I could tell right away that they had my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend working with Lou and Greg- they made me feel comfortable and explained things in great detail when I was unsure of how to proceed.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Lead Attorney
  • Pechman Law Group PLLC
  • 2015 - Present
  • Partner
  • Berke-Weiss & Pechman LLP
  • 1996 - 2015
  • Attorney
  • Lambos & Junge
  • 1989 - 1996
  • Labor Counsel
  • New York Daily News
  • 1988 - 1989
  • Attorney
  • Vladeck, Waldman, Elias & Engelhard, P.C.
  • 1985 - 1988
  • Attorney
  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP
  • 1983 - 1984
  • Field Examiner
  • National Labor Relations Board
  • 1980 - 1981
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Education

  • Fordham University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1983
  • Cornell University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1979

Associations

  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • Member
  • 1985 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Member, Section on Labor and Employment Law
  • 1985 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member, Section on Labor and Employment Law
  • 1985 - Present
  • Restaurant and Hospitality Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association
  • Chair
  • 2016 - 2017
  • New York Women's Bar Association
  • Co-Chair, Committee on Employment and Equal Opportunity
  • 2003 - 2015
  • New York County Lawyers' Association, Committee on Labor Relations and Employment Law
  • Chair
  • 1994 - 1998
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • One of the 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers
  • Lawdragon
  • 2021
  • Fellow
  • American Bar Foundation
  • 2017
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Best Lawyer, Labor and Employment Law
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2006
  • New York Super Lawyer, Labor and Employment Law
  • New York Super Lawyers
  • 2006
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Publications

  • New York Law Journal
  • The Employer Strikes Back
  • 2002
  • New York Law Journal
  • The Language of Harassment
  • 2000
  • New York Law Journal
  • Workplace Abuse: Unlawful or Simply Unfair?
  • 1999
  • New York Law Journal
  • Employment Practices Insurance Proliferates
  • 1998
  • New York Law Journal
  • Balancing Customer Preference with Employee Rights
  • 1997
  • The Journal of Commerce
  • Observe at Your Own Peril
  • 1997
  • New York Law Journal
  • Appearance Based Discrimination
  • 1996
  • New York State Bar Journal
  • Coping with Mental Disabilities in the Workplace
  • 1996
  • New York Times
  • A Level Playing Field or a Quagmire?
  • 1995
  • New York Law Journal
  • Mental Disabilities in the Workplace
  • 1994
  • New York State Bar Journal
  • Emerging Issues in Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment
  • 1993
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Speaking Engagements

  • American Conference Institute
  • Trends in Wage and Hour Claims and Class Actions
  • 2017
  • Ethical Issues in Employment Law
  • FLSA Math: How to Calculate Wage-Related Damages
  • 2017
  • New York City Bar Association
  • FLSA Settlement Issues One Year After Cheeks
  • 2016
  • Bloomberg BNA
  • Top Ten FLSA Litigation Issues: 2016 Edition Webinar
  • 2016
  • The New York City Hospitality Alliance
  • The Tipping Conference
  • 2016
  • Employment Law Institute
  • Prosecuting and Defending Wage & Hour Cases
  • 2016
  • New York City Bar Association
  • Opening A Restaurant in New York: Legal Bootcamp
  • 2016
  • Bloomberg BNA
  • Top Ten FLSA Litigation Issues: 2015 Edition Webinar
  • 2015
  • New York City Bar Association
  • Current Issues in Settlement of FLSA Cases
  • 2015
  • Praticising Law Institute Program - Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation
  • Developments in Gender Discrimination Law
  • 2015
  • NYC Hospitality Alliance
  • Have We Reached the Tipping Point for Tips?
  • 2015
  • NELA/NY Fall Conference
  • FLSA On the Clock, Off the Books, and Underpaid?
  • 2014
  • New York County Lawyers' Association
  • How to Handle a Wage and Hour Case
  • 2014
  • New York County Lawyers' Association
  • How to Handle an Employment Discrimination Case
  • 2014
  • NYU 66th Annual Conference on Labor: Regulation of Compensation
  • Reforming the FLSA
  • 2013
  • Practising Law Institute
  • Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2013: Representing Multiple Plaintiffs in Employment Discrimination Litigation
  • 2013
  • Pace Law School
  • Labor and Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
  • 2011
  • Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York
  • An Introduction to Wage and Hour Cases
  • 2011
  • American Conference Institute
  • Managing and Defending Retaliation Cases: Cost-Effective and Successful Strategies
  • 2008
  • Metropolitan District Office of the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
  • Recent Developments Under the ADA
  • 2008
  • Fox News Show
  • The O'Reilly Factor
  • 2003
  • New York County Lawyers' Association
  • Blueprint for Building Your Practice: A Conference for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners
  • 2000
  • New York Women's Bar Association
  • McDonnell-Douglas to Reeves: Is there a Simpler Method for Assessing Evidence in Discrimination Cases?
  • 2000
  • Practicing Law Institute
  • Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases: An Overview of Recent Developments
  • 1999
  • American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law, Midwinter Meeting
  • Minimizing Economic Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases: An Overview of Recent Developments
  • 1999
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Contracts and agreements Attorney | Aug 26
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Employment and labor Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Lou Pechman was an entirely reasonable opponent. We were able to work out a settlement of our clients' dispute with no acrimony and great speed."
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New York Sexual harassment Lawyer Louis Pechman
Louis Pechman
Sexual harassment Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 39 years
Virtual consultation available