Orin Kurtz, of the employment division of Gardy & Notis, practices before federal and state courts on behalf of employees, and select employers, in class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the labor laws of various states. Although located in New York City, Orin is available to represent employees throughout the country.
Orin is a frequent speaker at national employment law conventions. He was a featured speaker at the 2014 American Bar Association Employment Rights & Responsibilities Midwinter Meeting in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and also at the 2015 American Bar Association Employment Rights & Responsibilities Midwinter Meeting in Naples, Florida. He has taught CLE classes at the Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the National CLE Conference in Vail, Colorado. At each of these meetings, Orin spoke about various aspects of employment class and collecive action practice.
Practice areas
Class actions on behalf of employees, consumers, and investors.
Class actions for failure to pay overtime, minimum wage violations, tip theft, and employee misclassification.
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2005 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 38 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | New York Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Magna Cum Laude | New York Law School | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Gardy & Notis, LLP | 2013 - Present |
Attorney | Abbey Spanier, LLP | 2004 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal Bar Council | Member | N/A |
New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association Consumer Protection Update | 2015 Review of Consumer Protection Law Developments | 2015 |
American Bar Association Consumer Protection Update | 2013 Review of Consumer Protection Law Developments | 2013 |
American Bar Association Consumer Protection Update | 2010 Review of Consumer Protection Law Developments | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
State University of New York, College at New Paltz | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Employee Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting | U.S. Immigration Law Reform: What You Don’t Hear in the Press | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Salisbury v. TransCare Corporation | Pending |
Griffiths v. James Merrill, et al | Pending |
Noriega v. Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events, et al. | Pending. Please see our website, www.nyc-employmentlawyer.com, for updates. |
Dabaghian v. eMusic.com, Inc. | Pending |
Wlodarski v. Garcia | Pending |
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Jesse Langel, Class action Attorney on Dec 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Orin was built for the law. I had the pleasure of attending law school with Orin. His performance in law school was outstanding. Unsurprisingly, his performance as a class-action lawyer is equally outstanding. Orin is a cerebral guy and is always thinking as to how to improve his clients' positioning. He takes on mega corporations that overreach. The marketplace needs lawyers like Orin to keep people safe and treated fairly.
James Burrell, Class action Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Orin is a fierce and courageous advocate for his clients. He is adept at spotting issues, claims and defenses many other class action lawyers would not have considered. Orin is kind-spirited and truly cares about obtaining the best results for his clients.
Jesse Langel, Class action Attorney on Dec 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Orin was built for the law. I had the pleasure of attending law school with Orin. His performance in law school was outstanding. Unsurprisingly, his performance as a class-action lawyer is equally outstanding. Orin is a cerebral guy and is always thinking as to how to improve his clients' positioning. He takes on mega corporations that overreach. The marketplace needs lawyers like Orin to keep people safe and treated fairly.
James Burrell, Class action Attorney on Jun 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Orin is a fierce and courageous advocate for his clients. He is adept at spotting issues, claims and defenses many other class action lawyers would not have considered. Orin is kind-spirited and truly cares about obtaining the best results for his clients.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.
Peter Lamont, Class action Attorney on Sep 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jose Fresquez, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Orin Kurtz. I have had the pleasure of knowing Orin since 2001. Orin not only has a gifted legal mind but also a genuine commitment to his clients and the greater social good. I cannot think of any better labor and class action attorney, Orin is a true expert in these fields and an extraordinary lawyer.
Jonathan Grode, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Orin is one of the most intelligent attorneys I have ever met in my professional career. We have known each other for more than 10 years and his skill, successes and practice only continues to grow. I am constantly amazed by the results he is able to obtain for his clients. I refer all of my Class Action employment/ labor law matters to Orin.