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Stephen Bergstein
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Biography
Stephen Bergstein is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney who has represented scores of plaintiffs in civil rights and employment cases in the State and Federal Courts, setting important case precedents involving the First Amendment, employment discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, housing discrimination, search and seizure, false arrest, municipal liability and whistleblower protection.
In addition to his trial and appellate practice, Mr. Bergstein frequently lectures on civil rights issues and teaches continuing legal education classes on employment discrimination and the civil rights decisions of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
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Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Bergstein & Ullrich, LLP
5 Paradies Lane, New Paltz, NY, 12561
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Stephen Bergstein's Reviews
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Stephen Bergstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Stephen Bergstein is a consummate professional. I retained him to handle an opposition in post-trial motions after a jury trial, in which I had represented the plaintiff. I was impressed by his work output and efficiency. He has had enormous successes with appeals generally. I highly endorse Mr. Bergstein for any appellate work."
"I have known Stephen Bergstein for over 20 years. We have worked together on cases and, most recently, he successfully represented me in a civil rights lawsuit. He is a brilliant, talented and compassionate attorney."
"If you are looking for a top notch employment or civil rights lawyer to handle your case at trial or on appeal, I recommend Stephen Bergstein."
Anne Bush
Wrongful termination lawyer
Ian Wallace
Discrimination lawyer
Johnathon Hardaway
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Jacob Aronauer
Employment and labor lawyer
James Monroe
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Hudson Valley SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Drum Major Award, NAACP
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Bergstein & Ullrich
1993 - 2001
Attorney, Law Offices of Michael H. Sussman
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Darnell v. City of New York
Second Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the lawsuit after trial court dismissed case on motion for summary judgment
Phillips v. County of Orange
Court entered summary judgment for Plaintiffs
Barboza v. D'Agata
Court entered summary judgment for Plaintiff
Coe v. Town of Blooming Grove
Court ruled for Plaintiff on summary judgment, and the Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment
Zeno v. Pine Plains Central School District
Plaintiff's verdict. Jury awarded plaintiff $1.25 million
Cheathem v. Great American
Verdict for Plaintiff
Townsend v. Benjamin Enterprises
Plaintiff's verdict.
Shapiro v. City of New York
Jury returned verdicts for three plaintiffs.
Education
1993
CUNY Law School
J.D.
1989
State University of New York
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Lawline videoconference
EEOC in the Federal Appellate Courts
2016
Westchester Bar Association
Americans with Disabilities Act and access to public buildings
2016
National Employment Lawyes Association (NY Chapter)
Direct Examination Skills
2016
National Employment Lawyers Association (New York chapter)
Second Circuit update
2015
National Employment Lawyers Association (Fall Conference)
Second Circuit Update
2014
Westchester County Bar Association
Settlement of Employment Discrimination Claims
2014
Westchester County Bar Association
Civil Remedies For Law Enforcement Rights Violations
2012
Orange County Bar Association
Settlement of Employment Discrimination Cases
2009
National Business Institute
Advising your client on lawful termination procedures
2005
Symposium at Rutgers Law School on workplace stereotyping
Civil Rights
Publications
2016
New York Law Journal
Racial Discrimination Cases: Deferring to District Court Fact-Finding
2016
New York Law Journal
Second Circuit Guidance on Pleading Title VII Claims Under 'Iqbal'
2015
New York Law Journal
Deferring to Juries in Credibility, Factual Disputes
2014
New York Law Journal
Supreme Court Rules on Rights of Public Whistleblowers
2014
New York Law Journal
Proving Title VII Retaliation in the Second Circuit
2013
New York Law Journal
Staving Off Summary Judgment in Sexual Harassment Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file a lawsuit after my criminals case was dismissed ?
07 Feb 2018
Q&A
Can i sue my employer for shoving me than firing me because we got into an argument about it?
24 Feb 2017