About Charles
Biography
With decades of experience in plaintiffs’ employment law, Charles Joseph is a leading voice in protecting and advancing the rights of workers. As the founder of Working Now and Then and a founding partner at Joseph and Kirschenbaum, Charles has helped recover over $200 million for employees facing discrimination, wage theft, and wrongful termination. His distinguished legal career includes numerous landmark victories and recognition for pro bono work, including an award from the Lawyer’s Committee for Human Rights for securing asylum for prominent dissidents and refugees. Charles is deeply involved in national and state organizations such as the National Employment Law Project and the National Employment Lawyers Association, and has been consistently recognized as a SuperLawyer with a top Avvo rating. He collaborates with both legal and academic experts, enriching the resources available through WNT and equipping workers with vital knowledge to defend their rights in the workplace.
Charles Joseph has decades of experience recovering money for workers – his firm has recovered over $200 million for clients. Reach out today to find out if you have a case.
Have your rights been violated? Charles Joseph will fight for your rights in the workplace. Contact Charles today for a free, confidential consultation.
Have you experienced discrimination at work? Charles Joseph can help. Reach out today to start building your case.
Workplace sexual harassment is against the law. Charles Joseph will fight for your rights. Contact Charles today for a free, confidential consultation.
Have you been illegally fired? Contact Charles Joseph today to find out if you have a case.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Charles online.
Charles E. Joseph's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Responsiveness
Posted by Janice | July 21, 2017
Excellent customer service & insight
Charles took the time to speak with me and provide insight and guidance. It was a pleasure to have someone be responsive to questions and helpful in providing useful information. Charles went out of his way to be supportive and provided a recommendation for my needs.
Charles E. Joseph's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Charles for 25 years. We have worked on matters together, and discussed our practices over the years. Charles is highly intelligent, creative and dogged. In his area of focus, wage and hour litigation, Charles knows the law and how to get results for his clients. I recommend him highly."
"Charles Joseph is a great attorney. He knows how to see the heart of your issue and he will work extremely hard to win the case. I absolutely endorse Charles."
"Charles is a wonderfully caring and smart attorney and person."
"Charles has one of sharpest legal minds in the business. He is by far the brightest lawyer I have worked with. Charles always makes himself available when you need him. He is ever ready to assist. Charles makes an incredible impression on opposing counsel. He possesses a deep knowledge of employment law and outstanding negotiation and drafting skills. I would not hesitate to send him work whenever the need arises."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Charles energetically. He is a superb lawyer and fights zealously for his clients. I highly recommend him."
Workers compensation lawyer
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Power Award, Make the Road New York
1995
Attorney of the Month, Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, Joseph & Kirschenbaum
1990 - 1997
Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton
1989 - 1989
Summer Associate, Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy
1988 - 1989
Volunteer Teacher, Women in Prison Project
Associations
2012 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
National Employment Law ProjectMember
2002 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
1991 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BRS - Bachelor of Religious Studies
Speaking Engagements
2015
Publications
1991
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Is it reasonable to ask for a severance package instead of quitting?
21 Aug 2019
Unemployment ...I worked for a day and was let go for background check. Unemployment is denied
04 Jun 2019
How do i file a lawsuit against my employer for wage theft and illegal tip pooling?
20 Mar 2019
Legal Guides
Freelancer Protections Under The Freelance Isn't Free Act
16 Apr 2019
How To Prove Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
25 Mar 2019
Proving Workplace Age Discrimination in New York
12 Mar 2019