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Brian L. Greben
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Biography
I am an attorney specializing in the representation of employees and employers in labor disputes, including wage, overtime and tip litigation. My clients include workers asserting claims against businesses for unpaid overtime and tips, as well as restaurateurs, business owners, and other employers in need of defense from litigation alleging labor and employment violations. I also represent businesses in unemployment insurance proceedings, and OATH hearings and tribunals.
My areas of expertise include negligence and insurance litigation. I represent individuals and businesses in property damage and personal injury matters.
I provide coverage opinions and represent insurers in coverage litigation involving many different types of insurance, including bodily injury, property damage, disability, construction, lead paint, automobile, first-party property and personal injury. I defend insurance companies from direct claims by both insured and injured parties.
My practice includes criminal defense, such as defense from drug, alcohol, and DUI charges.
Comprehensive Legal Support for Individuals and Businesses
Are you addressing issues involving overtime, minimum wages, or tips? We are here to help.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
Litigation
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2020 2019 2018
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2016 2015
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Honest and Efficient Lawyer
Brian is great. He's a really great guy. Many lawyers can give one a really weaselly impression, but Brian is honest, down-to-earth and extremely communicative. He definitely has the best intentions for his clients. He explained the entire process and all new developments in the case and took all...
Posted by DinisPassarinho | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Honest, Supportive & Expert Lawyer
Brian is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable, prompt, supportive and professional. I never really had the opportunity to work with a lawyer but Brian really set the standards REALLY HIGH for any attorneys that I may need to work with in the future. I highly...
Posted by Darren | January 08, 2015 | Business
Best Lawyer I've worked with
Thank you Mr. Greben for representing me and my restaurant. Your knowledge and dedication to my case meant an incredible amount to me and my family. While I hope to not need your service too often in the future, I take comfort i knowing that there is an expert attorney with fair prices close to me ...
Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2015 | Business
great response and perfect advice
As a long-term customer of Brian Greben, I can concur to his expertise in a number of areas relating to law. I found his workflow to be highly detail oriented, and one of the things that I liked about his practice was that he rarely tried to please and palliate my predicament. If I was heading for tr...
Posted by Chris | January 02, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent and trustworthy attorney
Brian was key to helping us win our case. His eye to detail and knowledge of the courts made it easy to navigate through this or process. I do not think we would have won our case without him. I would recommend him to anyone.
Brian L. Greben's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. My dealings with him have been extremely knowledgeable and professional. The clients I've referred to him were very pleased with his representation."
"Brian is an excellent attorney. His greatest strength is legal writing. He is also adept at devising and implementing legal strategy.. I will definitely continue to work with Brian."
"Brian is a fantastic fellow attorney and a dear part of our family. I endorse him highly!"
"He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. Brian Greben aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a highly knowledgeable, effective, and responsive employment attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and trustworthy."
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"Brian and I worked together on insurance and litigation matters at his previous law firm. Brian is a skilled, intelligent and energetic attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Brian L. Greben
2009 - 2013
Associate, Marshall Conway & Bradley PC
2006 - 2009
Associate, Herrick, Feinstein, LLP
2004 - 2006
Partner, Marcus & Greben
1997 - 2004
Assistant Counsel, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1989 - 1990
Class 1 ConcertsSecurity Chief
Sample of Legal Cases
Joshi v. Flagship S B Amsterdam NY, LLC, et al., 17 cv 5785 (ALC)(SN) (S.D.N.Y., Mar. 1, 2018)
Motion for conditional collective certification denied.
Rosenberg v. Guardian Life Ins. Co. of Am., 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24683
The employer's motion to dismiss was granted. The employer was represented by Mr. Greben
Buchinger v. Guardian Life Ins. Co. of Am.
Education
1995
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Montclair State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Cardozo Moot Court Competition
Civil Litigation
Publications
2016
2016
www.grebenlegal.com
NY Restaurants – Summary of New Limits Re: Wages & Tip Credits
1995
Cardozo Women's Law Journal
Determining the Role of Psychological Bonding in New York Foster Care Law
Languages
English
Spanish
Tamil
Tibetan
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Brian earned significant contribution points in 2016.
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