Tejash Sanchala
also known as Tejash V. Sanchala
About Tejash
Biography
Tejash V. Sanchala is a skilled and sought after employment law attorney with more than 15 years of legal experience advising international Fortune 500 companies, executives, and employees on a wide range of employment law matters (e.g., sexual harassment , discrimination , minimum wage and overtime disputes , non-competition agreements, employment agreements and severance agreements ).
Mr. Sanchala has represented Fortune 500 companies and worked at large and boutique law firms. He has successfully handled complex matters in federal and state court as well as in alternative dispute forums. He has extensively represented employees and employers in a wide-range of employment law matters and has successfully advised emerging and well established companies in a range of corporate matters. Mr. Sanchala has prepared employee handbooks and policies and procedures. Mr. Sanchala has trained many executives and companies on employment law matters. He regularly lectures before companies, human resources professionals, employees and groups on state and federal employment law topics. Mr. Sanchala has spoken at programs which provide continuing education credits for lawyers and human resources executives. Mr. Sanchala has drafted articles on employment law as well. Mr. Sanchala's perspectives on employment law issues have been sought by reporters and the media.
Mr. Sanchala has a deep respect for the law and strongly advocates on behalf of his clients. He knows that his clients are very dependent on him to do the best he can and this is demonstrated in how he works with his clients, other attorneys, and the courts. Mr. Sanchala believes it is important to give back to his community and performs pro bono work for groups or individuals who are otherwise unable to obtain legal services. He has served on several Boards including the Westchester County Human Rights Commission where he served as a Commissioner and Chairperson of the Legislation Committee. In that role, he was a co-author and a strong advocate of legislation that expanded the damages and remedies provisions of the Westchester County Human Rights Law. In addition, Mr. Sanchala served as Chairperson of the Westchester County Fair Housing Board. Mr. Sanchala was a co-author of Westchester County's Fair Housing Law.
Mr. Sanchala is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. After graduating from New York University, Mr. Sanchala earned a scholarship at Brooklyn Law School.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Tejash V. Sanchala, Esq. PLLC
700 White Plains Rd, Suite 237, Scarsdale, NY, 10583
By Appointment Only
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10166
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Tejash Sanchala's Reviews
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Posted by Amy | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Highly Recommended Lawyer for Department of Labor Investigation
My family's business received a subpoena from the Labor Department. Our accountant said we might have to close our business and pay a substantial amount of money. We were very concerned and were not happy since we had been relying on our accountant's advice and it was not correct. Mr. Sanchala is a...
Posted by Jomah | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
One of the best, if not the best
If you need an excellent employment and labor lawyer, I would definitely recommend Atty. Tejash. He is not only very intelligent and reassuringly one of the best there is, he also has a heart. Having a case against you is tough, but finding the right advices is tougher but I'd certainly give it to ...
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2010 | Tax
Expert Lawyer for Employees
After meeting with Mr. Sanchala, I learned that my boss misclassified me and my co-workers as independent contractors to save money on taxes and so he did not have to provide us with benefits. We were paying alot of money out of our own pockets for taxes and for our families' health insurance. We hir...
Posted by Megan P. | October 01, 2009 | Employment & Labor
Very Smart Attorney - Very Helpful in Difficult time
Mr. Sanchala helped me negotiate a complicated severance agreement with my old employer and later helped me negotiate excellent terms with my new company. I was very happy with the results. Not only is he is very knowledgeable but he was also very responsive and dedicated to my case. I have worked w...
Posted by Ashley | September 10, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer. Exceeded My Expectations
When it came to protect my job and my dignity, Mr. Sanchala was there. Three other law firms rejected my case. They told me that they were afraid of going against a Fortune 500 Company with hundreds of lawyers at their disposal. Mr. Sanchala was stood up for what was right. I recommend him t...
Tejash Sanchala's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tejash for a number of years. He is very involved with Westchester's legal community and donates his time to worthy causes. He and I both limit our law practices to employment law. He occasionally represents employers as well as employees. I think that makes him a better lawyer. He can see both sides. He will not give you a tunnel vision opinion. I would not be offended if a client decided to hire him instead of me and my guess is he would say the same. No one lawyer can or should represent every potential client. Years ago a book store owner told me that. Our personalities differ. You might not marry your best friend's spouse if you had the chance and neither should you necessarily retain a lawyer who your friend used. Ending up in a long, drawn out litigation with your own lawyer clashing with you might feel like you're fighting both sides or living a bad marriage."
"A consummate professional; diligent, hardworking, and knowledgable. There is no other attorney I would want in any matter concerning employment and labor law. I have referred clients to Tejash before and will continue to do so, without hesitation."
"Mr. Sanchala is committed to providing his clients with sound and pragmatic legal advice. He has extensive experience handling a broad range of employment law matters. Moreover, his ability to resolve complex legal issues practically and efficiently has earned him the respect of the legal community. I endorse Mr. Sanchala without reservation."
"Mr. Sanchala is an experienced and dedicated attorney who puts his clients first and provides honest and accurate advice. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"This guy knows how to prosecute an employment case!"
"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. As a fellow employment law attorney, I have seen Mr. Sanchala display the highest ethics, principles, and professionalism. He is very skilled in the employment law arena and fights hard for his clients. Because he understands the legal issues so well regarding employees and employers, he is able to resolve many complex disputes."
"Tejash is an employment law guru. His acumen on the subject and tenacious advocacy make him the ideal lawyer for clients seeking quality representation in a time of professional crisis. Outside of labor law, Tejash is also very well read in a host of other business related areas. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good labor lawyer."
"My office worked with Mr. Sanchala on an employment law case where employees were being taken advantage of - all the employees were denied overtime wages and some were being sexually harassed by a manager. Mr. Sanchala, an experienced employment law attorney and partner at Villanueva & Sanchala, aggressively represented the employees and fought for fairness in the workplace. He recovered wages for the employees and improved the working conditions. Mr. Sanchala is an expert in employment law matters and is our "go-to attorney" for such matters. In addition, we sought his advice and counsel for our corporate and organizational clients on employment matters to prepare personnel policies and employment agreements and to conduct trainings on sexual harassment and discrimination."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Leading Labor & Employment Lawyer, Above the Bar Awards
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Liberty Award, Westchester County Bar Association
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Member, Tejash V. Sanchala, Esq. PLLC
Associations
2012 - Present
Westchester County Bar AssociationNominating Committee
2008 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationElected Delegate - 9th Judicial District
2008 - Present
Westchester County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law CommitteeCo-chair
2007 - Present
Westchester County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2006 - Present
Westchester County Bar Association, Law Day CommitteeCo-chair
2005 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Westchester County Bar AssociationMember
Member
2008 - 2011
Westchester Fair Housing BoardChair
2004 - 2011
Westchester County Human Rights CommissionBoard Member & Chair of Legislation Committee
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
CLE Separation Agreements & Employment Agreements
2009
Civil Rights
N/A
Law
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Civil Rights
N/A
Law
Publications
2016
2016
2007
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Languages
English
Gujarati