Ira S. Newman

Ira S. Newman

4.5
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 58 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Great Neck, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Education, Landlord & Tenant, Civil Rights

98 Cuttermill Road, Floor 4 Suite 441, Great Neck, NY

About Ira

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 30%

overtime attorney; overtime lawyer; wage claim; wage and hour law; new York labor law; federal labor law; wage and hour claims; labor attorney; employment attorney; employment lawyer; labor lawyer; wage attorney; unpaid overtime lawyer; unpaid overtime; wage and hour claims; prevailing wage claims;

37 years | 100 cases

30%
Education 25%

Representing teachers and students in disciplinary actions by school districts throughout New York; representing college, graduate and professional students in allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment.

27 years | 110 cases

25%
Civil Rights 20%

25 years | 45 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 58 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1967

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Ira S. Newman

98 Cuttermill Road, Floor 4 Suite 441, Great Neck, NY, 11021-3000

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Ira S. Newman's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by af | June 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent representation

Ira Newman was my attorney in a very difficult employment matter. Exceptional, because he fully understood the nuances of my situation and through extensive negotiations with the lawyers for the other side achieved a fine result for me. On a personal level, Mr. Newman is both empathetic to his clie...nt’s concerns, listens, is very open to discussions about the pros and cons of various courses of action, and is comfortable and at home with recognizing and acting upon complex legal issues.

Posted by Hazem haddad | June 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best

Very happy client. Attorney Ira S. Newman successfully represented me and two other plaintiffs in a complex federal labor law action resulting in an excellent financial settlement. Any time I called his firm with a question, I was able to speak with Mr. Newman or he would call me back the same day. H...e was extremely thorough and explained both the law and his strategy with us in easily understood layman’s terms. The opposing lawyers was a law firm in Manhattan. Would highly recommend this law firm to everyone.

Posted by Jin Young | June 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

From the old school of real lawyers

Mr. Newman took time to explain the complexities of the law in reference to my case and didn't even charge for that time. Knowing that our case when it came to winning was going to be based on the few anomalies we decided to sit back and see how other aspects of the case were going to play out. ... Throughout the process Mr. Newman was very understanding and available. His administrative assistants are very helpful in passing messages to his staff and were able to provide any thing that I needed; which is hard to find these days.

Posted by Gaby P | June 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

I hired Mr. Newman when a professional school in which I was enrolled had taken unwarranted proceedings against me. His representation, which involved a court proceeding against the school, was instrumental (indeed, indispensable), in reaching a result that was most favorable to me. This firm has lit...igated my case extremely effectively. I would recommend Ira Newman with no reservation, as a lawyer who can handle complex matters always with a focus on zealously advancing his client’s interests.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

STAY AWAY

On my initial meeting which was supposed to be $250- he decided my fee should be 4 hours worth of work at $325-- and expected me to turn over full payment of $1550 for work he hadn't even started yet! When I reacted quite shocked he said-- okay I will lower it to three hours. When again I pushed back... saying it seemed like a lot of time for a standard severance agreement he responded - "it could even be 2 and 1/2 hours". !! It seems clear to me that he was jacking up his fees for work he had not even begun to do- without even having a clear understanding about what it would entail. There's a reason why he hasn't been reviewed since 2010. Run. Away. Fast.

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Ira S. Newman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Schneps

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am happy to provide my unqualified professional endorsement for attorney Ira Newman. In a complicated probate case commencing approximately three years ago, involving multiple parties, each of us representing different clients, I have found Mr. Newman to be highly knowledgeable and able in his advocacy, yet easy to discusses issues and differing points of view with, all with the objective of furthering our clients’ respective interests in a meaningful problem solving way."

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Peter Cooper

General practice lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. He is meticulous and honest and highly professional."

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Brad Schlossberg

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ira Newman's firm is dedicated to protecting the interests of its clients. He personally oversees all aslects of his practice with proven results."

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Alena Shautsova

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Warshawsky

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ira Newman was plaintiff counsel in a complex employment discrimination lawsuit I defended a few years ago. Mr. Newman is one of the best lawyers I have known in my career. He is extremely smart, very well versed in the law, an effective legal strategist, and a persuasive advocate. He also is uncommonly decent and personable, a true gentleman. I strongly endorse Mr. Newman."

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Samuel Drukman

General practice lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have been an associate attorney in Ira Newman's firm for the better part of the past five years, and I am very proud to endorse Mr. Newman and to be a part of his organization. The client is central to the practice of this firm, and Mr. Newman does not rest until he has done all he can to protect the clients' legal rights and options. I have never seen such dedication. This is a small firm that more than holds its own against some of the largest law firms in the country, while still providing the client with the affordability and friendliness of a small close-knit office."

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Matthew Seidner

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Newman and I have co- lawyered a number of legal matters. I have found him to be extremely sophisticated both in his knowledge of many areas of law, his advocacy skills and his persistence in procuring the best possible outcome for clients. In fact, his reputation had preceded him before I was introduced to him. He is a very skilled practitioner who is decisive, very client conscious by way of explaining to them their various options and alternatives, and answering fully and candidly their questions and concerns. He will not hesitate to advise potential clients whether, in his professional opinion, they have a strong or weak case or somewhere in between and then proceed to analyze for them the reasons so they can make informed decisions. It is a privilege to be able to endorse Mr. Newman."

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Bernard Ferrera

Litigation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ira S. Newman's law firm deserves my wholehearted endorsement. I was introduced to him as co-counsel on a construction litigation, and I was immediately impressed by the depth of this man's legal knowledge. The law firm is very organized and has an abundance of resources to use in preparing litigation materials. I feel that Ira S. Newman's clients are getting excellent value and talent through his firm's representation of their interests."

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David Meglino

General practice lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Newman is extremely knowledgeable in numerous areas of State and federal law, and his firm produces sophisticated, high-quality work product. I worked for Mr. Newman as an associate for a number of years, so this endorsement comes from first-hand experience. Mr. Newman always encourages his associates to leave no stone unturned when working on a client's matter, and this approach speaks volumes to the way the firm practices law. Mr. Newman looks at the client's problem from every possible angle; with his in-depth knowledge base, he is able to rigorously analyze the problem and come up with creative ways to achieve the desired result. Mr. Newman also makes sure that each client matter – from complex federal litigation, to the preparation of a will – is given the firm’s full attention and resources. I fully endorse Mr. Newman's work."

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Janet D'Angelo

Litigation lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Newman's office has been a long-time client of our litigation services firm. For many years, he had given us various pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents for filing, submission or other handling. Having worked with many attorneys and law firms on Long Island and in New York City, I can honestly state that the quality of the documents prepared by Ira Newman's firm is exceptionally professional and better prepared than many of the documents submitted by some of the largest "prestige" firms located in New York City. His attention to detail as to both form and content is beyond what I usually see from other law firms, and he consistently follows up to confirm that his matters have been handled on a timely and accurate basis."

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Kenneth Esehak

Litigation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have an insider's perspective on Mr. Newman's firm, having worked there as an associate attorney at one point. Client matters are taken very seriously here, and while the firm is small, they hold their own in litigation against some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the NYC area. Mr. Newman is a legal scholar and an aggressive advocate for his clients. Associate attorneys are selected very carefully for their analytical intelligence and the ability to "think outside the box." Overall, I believe that this firm practices at a much higher level than its small size and suburban location would lead one to believe. The firm aggressively and creatively litigates on behalf of all of its clients and is consistently successful. I would recommend and endorse this firm for a wide range of business and personal legal matters"

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Michael Singer

Litigation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work.Mr. Newman is a consummate professional whom I would highly recommend. His practice is a function of his broad legal interests combined with his analytical skills and talents. He brings to a case meticulous attention to detail, and thorough legal research. He is a “people person” and will spend whatever time is required to answer a client’s questions and concerns. He will provide to clients a realistic assessment of their issues. He is a skilled negotiator and will attempt to resolve a potential lawsuit before it is commenced, or after, if possible. His firm litigates in both the State and federal courts in New York."

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Jerome Wisselman

Litigation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Newman's work product evidences his comprehensive knowledge of his client"s case. He explores each and every option available to his client, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of their matters, and then takes action, persevering until he attains the best possible result. I would unqualifiedly recommend Mr. Newman in any litigation matter."

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Samuel Rieff

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He and I have worked closely over the last 5 years on a number of cases. His work product is polished and professional. He researches issues carefully and thoroughly. His advocacy is skilled and relentless. Mr. Newman and his staff are always reachable on the phone and highly understanding of personal needs. In short, they care about their clients' cases and welfare."

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John Virdone

Litigation lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ira Newman professionally for many years. He is very well respected in the community and among his peers. He is known for his intelligence, thoroughness and tenacity. He manages a successful law practice, and he adheres to high ethical standards. I fully endorse him."

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Samuel Drukman

Education lawyer

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Steven Warshawsky

Employment and labor lawyer

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Bernard Ferrera

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Seidner

Real estate lawyer

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John Virdone

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Member, The Law Offices of Ira S. Newman

2001 - 2010

Arbitrator, Nassau County District Court

1981 - 1988

General Counsel & Senior Vice President, Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York

1973 - 1981

First Assistant Counsel; Acting General Counsel, New York State Banking Department

Associations

2006 - Present

United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Admitted to practice

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Admitted to practice

1998 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of New York

Admitted to practice

1992 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1990 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Admitted to practice

1975 - Present

United District Court Southern District of New York

Admitted to practice

Education

1969

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1966

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1963

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1979

Warren, Gorham & Lamont publication Reducing the Risk of Bank Director Liability

1977

Deborah Publications, Inc. A Guide for Complaining New Yorkers

1975

Warren, Gorham & Lamont publication Refunding Unearned Interest Under New York Banking Law Sec.108

Languages

English

Activity

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