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Ariel Yigal Graff

Ariel Yigal Graff

also known as Ari Graff

4.8
8 reviews
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Class Action

111 John Street, Suite 2510, New York, NY

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 90%

Counsel and represent current and former employees and executives in all types of employment law matters in federal and state trial courts, including claims of employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, restrictive covenants, intellectual property rights, and failure to pay wages and overtime premiums.

20 years

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Class Action 10%

20 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Filosa Graff LLP

111 John Street, Suite 2510, New York, NY, 10038

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Ariel Yigal Graff's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Employment & Labor (4) Lawsuits & Disputes (3) Contracts & Agreements (1)
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Recommendation (6) Responsiveness (6) General Knowledge (5) Professionalism (5) Advocacy (4) Case Results (4) Communication Style (4) Trustworthiness (4) Character & Conduct (3) Cost of Services (2) Compassion (1) Practice Area Knowledge (1)

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Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Early enthusiasm quickly faded

I was eager to work with Ari, and he seemed very confident and optimistic about our chances. He bragged about how he had previously won a case against my former employer for a large sum (I later discovered it was a sub-contractor, not the same company) and that he would gain a quick settlement. After... several weeks without a response, he was finally able to speak with their attorney and was then unable to get a settlement offer. This entire time he was preparing me to go through the legal process, but when it came time to start filing the complaint he stopped responding to my repeated e-mails and phone calls. It was quite shocking and disturbing. I was not trying to rush him, just wanted to know where we were in the process. It would have been one thing if he told me that he thought the legal steps would be too burdensome and we should just abandon the case, but he didn't do that. Eventually, after several weeks, he changed his opinion and told me that there would likely be very little damages and a lot of work for very little money. At that point I had no choice but to abandon the case, but it was obvious that he had more profitable clients. I also learned throughout the process that he did not have the connections or reputation with my former employer that he claimed earlier.

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Ariel Yigal Graff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julie Zong

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 20

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Jordan Merson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Minkoff

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Lepore

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ari is a smart, effective, and experienced employment litigator. I would highly recommend him to any potential client."

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Daniela Nanau

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Herschaft

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Vallas

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Robert Rabbat

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Davis

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 04

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Robert Ottinger

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 05

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Superlawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

New York Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

New York Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

New York Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

New York Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, The Ottinger Firm, P.C.

2006 - 2011

Attorney, Thompson Wigdor LLP

Associations

2004 - 2006

UCLA Law Review

Editor

2004 - 2005

UCLA Moot Court Honors Program

Sample of Legal Cases

Syrnik v Polones

Jury verdict for plaintiff on all claims - final award of $756,000

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Education

2006

UCLA School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2007

University of Hawai'i Law Review Free
 Exercise 
& 
Hybrid
 Rights

2005

UCLA Law Review Calibrating the Balance of Free Exercise, Religious Establishment and Land Use Regulation

Languages

English

Hebrew

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