I am a passionate and dedicated advocate. I have represented clients in various forums, including the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Disrtricts of New York, as well as in New York State Courts throughout the region. Throughout my career that has spanned more than a decade, I have served as a defendants' and plaintiffs' counsel in single and class action employment and civil rights related litigation. Additionally, I have appeared extensively in cases before arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York City's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, amongst others.
Prior to entering private practice, I served as a Deputy County Attorney at the Office of the Nassau County Attorney. During my tenure as a Deputy County Attorney, I represented the County of Nassau and the County's various departments and agencies in employment and labor related matters. Subsequent to my public service and immediately prior to founding Famighetti & Weinick, I was employed as a senior associate at one of Long Island's and New York City's highly regarded employment and civil rights law firms, handling and managing a complex caseload.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2001 | 06/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Voted "Super Lawyer" 2017 | Super Lawyer Magazine | 2017 |
Voted "Super Lawyer" 2016 | Super Lawyer Magazine | 2016 |
Nominated Best Firm | Best of Long Island Press | 2015 |
Voted "Super Lawyer" 2015 | Super Lawyer Magazine | 2015 |
Voted "Super Lawyer" 2014 | Super Lawyer Magazine | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC | 2014 - Present |
Senior Associate | Borrelli & Associates, PLLC | 2011 - 2014 |
Senior Associate | Leeds, Brown PC | 2010 - 2011 |
Deputy County Attorney | Nassau County Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Suffolk County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Employment and Civil Rights Committee Suffolk County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Suffolk Lawyer | Recruiting Employees Through Social Media: #Lawful or #Unlawful? | 2018 |
The Suffolk Lawyer | Must New York Employers Pay Accrued, Unused Vacation and or Sick Time t Employees Who Resign or are Terminated? | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hofstra University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus | BS - Bachelor of Science | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Updates on Employment Law | Employment Law | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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McCaffrey v. County of Nassau et al | Federal jury verdict in favor plaintiff |
McCaffrey v. County of Nassau et al | Federal jury verdict in favor plaintiff |
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Jaime Roth, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Peter and I were opposing counsel in a challenging employment discrimination matter. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, and is always well-prepared and thorough. Although we were adversaries, Peter was always courteous, and we were able to work together to reach an agreement that all of our clients could live with.
Christopher Marlborough, Discrimination Attorney on Dec 23, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Famighetti is a smart, hard working attorney with substantial courtroom experience. I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Matthew Weinick, Discrimination Attorney on Mar 20, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Peter Famighetti is an excellent and experienced attorney. I trust him so much that I decided to open a law firm with him!
Dana Stecker, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 18, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Peter Famighetti is a highly knowledgeable attorney with a keen understanding on how to best utilize the law to his client's advantage. He consistently demonstrates a willingness to aggressively pursue his client's claims to the farthest extent possible.
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