Joseph DeGiuseppe Jr.
About Joseph
Biography
I am the head of Bleakley Platt's Labor and Employment and Immigration Practice Groups. I have over 40 years' experience in representing and advising employers, employees, independent contractors and other clients with respect to labor, employment and immigration law issues. My background includes over 20 years of experience with Bleakley Platt, 14 years of experience with Skadden Arps, and more than 6 years of experience with Jackson Lewis.
I advise clients on a wide variety of labor and employment law issues involving employment terminations and discipline; unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation; wage and hour claims; employment agreements and job offer letters; non-competition and confidentiality agreements; separation and severance agreements; unfair labor practice charges; union representation cases; and collective bargaining negotiations. I have acted as lead counsel for significant employment discrimination law cases, wage and hour actions, and non-competition cases, and in NLRB and PERB proceedings, mediations and arbitration hearings.
I also advise clients with respect to I-9 employment verification, visa work authorization, and immigration-related discrimination issues.
My articles on labor and employment law include my seminal work on the employment-at-will rule entitled, "The Effect of the Employment-at-Will Rule on Employee Rights to Job Security and Fringe Benefits," 10 Fordham Urb. L.J. 1 (1981), which has been cited by the New York Court of Appeals in the landmark decisions of Murphy v. American Home Products Corp. and Weiner v. McGraw-Hill, Inc. and by other federal and state courts. I have also been a featured lecturer at various labor and employment law seminars.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 48 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP
One North Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10601
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Joseph DeGiuseppe Jr.'s Reviews
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12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Frank | July 31, 2017 | Employment & Labor
Hercules Movers & Packers
Joe is a phenomenal attorney with an excellent background for employment law and wage claim matters. He gives great practical advice on how to protect a business from exposure for claims.
Posted by Barbara | September 20, 2011 | Appeals
Review Joseph DeGiuseppe Jr.
I knew I had excellent legal representation within minutes of my first meeting with Joe. He understood the issue, took the time to listen to my side of the story and told me he would get back to me with a strategy to move forward once he did more research. The legal appeal took months and I was quite...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2011 | Employment & Labor
High Quality Representation
Joe DeGiuseppe is a highly experienced and knowledgeable employment attorney and litigator. As General Counsel to a hospital system, I have retained Joe on numerous occasions and he has consistently provided excellent counsel to me and my colleagues. Joe always goes the extra mile to ensure a thoro...
Posted by Alan | September 14, 2011 | Employment & Labor
We hired Joseph DeGiuseppe for a Union Labor issue
Joe has been a true professional helping our private school with labor issues. He advised us on the consequences of taking certain courses of action and helped guide us to the proper path. With his help we are at the successful end of a long journey that would not have been possible without his cal...
Posted by Marie | September 14, 2011 | Employment & Labor
Assistant General Counsel Empire City Casino
Mr. De Giuseppe provides invaluable insight into all aspects of Employment Law. His experience is both varied and comprehensive. In addition, he is a pleasure to work with! I would highly recommend him.
Joseph DeGiuseppe Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I am pleased and proud to heartily endorse Joseph DeGuiseppe Jr. as an attorney who represents the best of what we as counselors-at-law should strive to be. I first came to know Joe on an adversarial basis, and can state without question that his personal and legal ethics are second to none. Moreover, his facility with Labor & Employment Law, whichever side of the issue must be considered, is exemplary. Indeed, over the time which I have been fortunate to know him, on numerous occasions Joe has freely afforded me with on-point legal advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a very articulate, accessible, helpful and detailed lawyer. His insights, strategy and advice have been very crucial in resolving a number of labor/employment matters over the years."
Employment and labor lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2014
Peer Review Rating: AV® Preeminent 5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP
2000 - 2006
Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis
1992 - 2000
Of Counsel, Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP
1978 - 1991
Associate, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Associations
1992 - Present
Westchester County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1978 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
No Probable Cause Finding for alleged race/color and age discrimination against independent contractor.
Preliminary Injunction denied against former operations manager in non-competition and trade secrets action.
Affirmed decision of Supreme Court, Orange County, granting summary judgment dismissing the Complaint of a former employee who alleged that his employment termination was based on sexual orientation discrimination and FMLA retaliation.
Successfully negotiated settlement of claims for alleged unpaid off-the-clock hours worked; unpaid overtime compensation; unpaid misappropriated tips.
Successfully negotiated settlement in a NYS Labor Law class action seeking to recover customer “service charges” as alleged gratuities.
Education
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
2013
2013
2010
Basic Labor Law
2010
Immigration Compliance Issues for Employers
2010
Personnel Documents and Records Retention
2010
Wage and Hour Compliance
2008
Investigation and Defense of Employment Claims Against Municipalities and Public Officials
2007
Update on Retaliation in the Workplace
Publications
2008
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1986
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1981
Languages
English
Activity
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