Jillian Todd Weiss

Jillian Todd Weiss

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 39 years

Discrimination Lawyer at Beacon, NY
Practice Areas: Discrimination

242 Main Street, Beacon, NY

About Jillian

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Discrimination 100%

I represent LGBTQ employees

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jillian T. Weiss, P.C.

242 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

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Jillian Todd Weiss's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sigyn | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Absolutely Fantastic!

I hired her as a fellow attorney when I had an employment discrimination issue. She was absolutely fantastic, understanding that while I am an attorney, I do not practice in this area of law. She was tough but fair with my former employer, and obtained a favorable outcome for me. Highly reccommend!

Posted by Victoria | January 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Jillian Weiss is Wonderwoman

Got fired from a job due to my gender identity and Jillian helped restore a bit of my faith in humanity. Her firm's help pretty much turned my life around. Living comfortably and financially secure at the moment, rescued from being at the end of my rope by Jillian and her team. I wouldn't want to ima...gine what my life would be like if people such as Jillian weren't in this world. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Posted by Erin | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

When others did not help She did

Jillian represented me in a case that wound up taking longer than I expected. She was realistic and honest in everything we discussed. She stayed in touch even when it seemed nothing was happening. In the end, we were successful. The settlement was not big but Jillian and my accountant helped me ...structure it to best advantage. I am happy and grateful to have had her as a guide through the whole ordeal.

Posted by Dayna | January 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

A strong advocate and ally

Jillian assisted me at a time when few would, or could advocate on my behalf. Jillian tackled a Fourtune 500 company on my behalf, walking away with favorable results. At a time when the rights of others are being trampled and disregarded, it is imperative that we have strong representation that en...sure justice for individuals and holds organizations and others accountable for their actions or inaction regarding discrimination. I am forever in her debt.

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Representation

Jillian was very professional from the beginning. She explained what was necessary and the reason behind her request. I found her very easy to reach. I felt like I was being taken care of throughout the process. I would definitely recommend her as a lawyer. She is definitely the best!

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Discrimination lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jillian Weiss is the first attorney I'd think of in dealing with a matter involving discrimination and/or employment. I've known her for years, have referred both friends and clients to her, and all have advised me that she's been terrific in handling their cases."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Community Vision Award, LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York

2015

Arthur S. Leonard Award for Service to the Community, NYC Bar Association, LGBT Rights Committee

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Of Counsel, LGBTQ Practice Group, Outten & Golden

2018 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Jillian T Weiss, PC

2016 - 2018

Executive Director, Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund

2011 - 2016

Attorney, Law Office of Jillian T. Weiss

2004 - 2016

Professor, Ramapo College

1993 - 1998

Attorney, Weiss Law Office

1991 - 1992

Attorney, Jones Hirsch Connors & Bull

1990 - 1991

Attorney, Kroll & Tract

1987 - 1989

Attorney, Leboeuf Lamb Leiby & Macrae, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund

Board Member

2009 - Present

National LGBT Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EEOC v. Lakeland Eye Clinic

$150,000 settlement; training requirement imposed

Leyth O. Jamal v. Saks & Co.

The parties amicably resolved the lawsuit.

Marse v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.

The parties amicably resolved the lawsuit.

SB v. Believe High School Network

The parties amicably resolved the lawsuit.

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Education

2004

Northeastern University

PhD - Doctorate

1986

Seton Hall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Yeshiva University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Lawline Continuing Legal Education Insurance Issues for Transgender Persons

2015

2014

Transgender Law Institute

Transgender Employment Discrimination Claims

2014

Lawline Continuing Legal Education Gender Identity Employment Claims

Publications

Languages

English

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