Labor and employment attorney representing management in public and private sectors, with specialized experience in civil litigation and Education Law. Provide counsel to municipalities, school districts and private employers on numerous issues: discipline and discharge, collective bargaining/grievances, employee leaves of absence, student discipline, policy review, statutory compliance and constitutional rights, to name a few. Extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts in matters ranging from simple negligence to complex claims of discrimination and civil rights violations, as well as handling matters before various administrative agencies, including NYSDHR, EEOC, PERB and Education Departments (state and federal).