Carolin Guentert, Employment Attorney in New York

Carolin concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carolin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Litigation

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Carolin's primary office is at 17 State Street, Suite 3700, New York, New York, 10004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Carolin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Carolin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Carolin for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carolin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Carolin offer a free consultation?

  Carolin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carolin's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Carolin's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in New York typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Carolin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Carolin take my case if I'm outside New York?

  Carolin is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Carolin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Carolin?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Carolin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Carolin accepting new employment clients right now?

  Carolin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.