$ 325-325 per hour
Scott M Mooney
About Scott
Biography
Mr. Mooney concentrates his practice on civil litigation and labor and employment issues. He has represented clients in complex disputes in federal and state courts and arbitral proceedings, and has significant dispositive motion, trial, and appellate experience. Mr. Mooney’s professional experience includes cases involving: commercial litigation and breach of contract actions, municipal defense, environmental litigation, and general negligence and personal injury disputes.
Mr. Mooney’s practice also includes the representation of employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, New York State anti-discrimination laws and the Family and Medical Leave Act. He also regularly provides counsel to employers on human resource issues including termination, discrimination and harassment complaint investigation, supervisory training, policy development, employee handbooks and wage and hour compliance. Mr. Mooney is a member of the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
75%
22 years
Litigation
25%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Boylan Code LLP
The Culver Road Armory, 145 Culver Road, Rochester, NY, 14620
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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employee Status Change
I am pleased that Scott was recommended to me particularly after much contemplation in pursuing legal involvement. Scott was genuinely compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and successful in pursuing a deserved severance agreement. I would highly recommend Scott Mooney.
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Severance Dispute
I was referred to Scott Mooney to advise me of my rights in the wake of a sudden loss of employment. Under very stressful circumstances, Scott quickly put my mind at ease that I did the right thing by seeking legal guidance. Scott treated me with the utmost respect and was able to negotiate a very ...
Posted by Bill | January 23, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
Highly Recommended Attorney
Mr. Mooney went above and beyond my expectations and got me the outcome I wanted and deserved following my termination. Mr. Mooney is excellent at what he does and I was lucky to find him. I believe his experience and knowledge set him apart from the rest of the bunch. I was fortunate to have him on ...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Up & Coming Attorney Award, Daily Record
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Boylan Code LLP
2004 - 2013
Associate, Boylan Code LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Monroe County Bar Association, Disability, Labor and Employment Law CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
Monroe County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Western District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
Terminated Employee
severance award
Wahl v. Wayne County
Jury verdict in favor of Wayne County
Matter of Marwaha
Our client met his burden of establishing his claim under SCPA § 1809 and the estate was unconvincing in its attempt to prove the claim to be without merit
Kosoff-Boda v. County of Wayne
Case dismissed against client
J.H. Wattles, Inc. v. Leon Kastner Wholesale Meat Corp., et. al
Summary Judgment denied and case dismissed
Hoffman v. Monroe Ambulance
Case dismissed
Education
2004
Vermont Law School
JD - Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude)
2000
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
BS - Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude)
Speaking Engagements
2019
Training
Sexual Harassment Training
2019
HR Seminar
Employment Law Audits
2018
Good Day Rochester
Sexual Harassment and Paid Family Leave
2018
Breakfast Briefing
Sexual Harassment
2017
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce; HR Briefing
Political Expression in the Workplace
2016
URMC Lunch Briefing
Physician Employment Agreements
2016
Tips and Tools to Protect Your Company
Labor & Employment issues
2015
Train the Trainer
Sexual Harassment and Workplace Violence
2015
Rochester Business Alliance Friday Breakfast Briefing
Dress Codes
2015
Monroe County Law Department
Sexual Harassment
2015
Boylan Code Employment Law Seminar
NLRB and Non-Union Employers
2014
Small Business Council Bootcamp presentation
Employee Handbooks
2014
Boylan Code Employment Seminar
Dealing With The Employee From Hell
2014
Boylan Code Employment Seminar
The Employee Handbook: the Good, the Bad, and the Absolutely Critical
2013
Victor Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Briefing
From Hire to Fire & Everything In Between: Workplace Law For Supervisors and Managers
2013
Urban League of Rochester
FLSA Classification
2013
Boylan Code Employment Seminar
Criminal History and Pre-employment Screening
2012
Small Business Legal Seminar Series
Fair Labor Standards Act
2012
Boylan Code Employment Seminar
Preventing and Investigating Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints
2012
Boylan Code Employment Seminar
The Tangled Web of the FMLA and the ADA
2012
Boylan Code Employment Seminar
FLSA Misclassification Mayhem: Practical Tips for Proper Workplace Classification
Publications
2016
The Daily Record
New OT rule goes in effect Dec. 1 – or does it?
2014
Rochester Business Journal
Upcoming changes prompt careful review, scrutiny
2013
The Daily Record
The National Labor Relations Board Is At It Again!
2012
The Daily Record (Rochester, New York)
Should Employers "Unfriend" Social Media?
2011
Daily Record
FLSA Compliance: There's An App for That
2009
Primerus Newsletter
Is Your Personal Guaranty Enforceable
2007
Business Strategies Magazine
The Supreme Court and The Environment
2006
New York Real Estate Journal
The United States Supreme Court Limits Federal Authority Over Remote Wetlands
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is an employer legally able to demand to meet with an employee who is on medical leave?
09 Jun 2017
Q&A
Can my landlord refuse to renew my lease due to my pregnancy?
27 Apr 2017
Q&A
As a part-time employee being sent on a business trip, does my employer have to pay me for travel?
17 Feb 2017