Daniel E. Kornfeld, Employment Attorney in Syracuse, New York
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Estate Litigation, and General
PartneratBlitman & King LLP
Syracuse, NY
Practicing employment in Syracuse since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 15
- Bar admissions
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Daniel E. Kornfeld is a partner based in Syracuse, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Estate Litigation, and General. Daniel has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blitman & King LLP.
- Based in
- Syracuse, NY
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Employment · Estate Litigation · General
- Handles Employment, Estate Litigation, and General matters from Syracuse, NY.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Daniel E. Kornfeld: Daniel E. Kornfeld is a partner based in Syracuse, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Estate Litigation, and General. Daniel has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blitman & King LLP.
Areas of practice
Daniel's practice areas in Syracuse
Daniel concentrates on employment, estate litigation, general, health care, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Estate Litigation
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Health Care
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Litigation
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Employment cases in Syracuse, New York
Daniel takes employment matters in Syracuse, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Estate Litigation cases in Syracuse, New York
Daniel takes estate litigation matters in Syracuse, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
General cases in Syracuse, New York
Daniel takes general matters in Syracuse, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Syracuse, New York
Daniel takes health care matters in Syracuse, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Syracuse, New York
Daniel takes litigation matters in Syracuse, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Daniel E. Kornfeld, employment attorney serving Syracuse
Daniel E. Kornfeld is a partner based in Syracuse, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Estate Litigation, and General. Daniel has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blitman & King LLP. Daniel works from Syracuse, New York and takes on employment matters across the region.
Daniel Kornfeld provides advice to clients on a broad range of employee benefits and labor law issues. Daniel represents labor organizations in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, and proceedings before administrative agencies as well as federal and state courts. In connection with the representation of large and small multiemployer plans, Daniel advises on plan design, funding, reporting, disclosure, and PBGC related matters, including withdrawal liability. His practice also includes litigating fiduciary and benefit related issues. Daniel’s wife is a professor at Syracuse College of Law, and they are the proud parents of two daughters.
Significant Representations
• Local Union No. 97, I.B.E.W. v. NRG Energy, Inc., 46 E.B.C. (BNA) 2538 (N.D.N.Y. May 8, 2009), enforced an arbitration award related to pension benefits despite bankruptcy proceedings commenced while the grievance was pending.• In re Williams Arbitration Award, Index No. 2008-15400 (Monroe County Sup. Ct. 2009), enforcing in part, arbitration award reinstating grievant despite allegations of threats to co-workers.• Empire State Weeklies, Inc., 354 N.L.R.B. No. 91 (October 5, 2009), remedied the unlawful termination of a press operator during an organizing campaign.• Harris v. Finch, Pruyn & Co., 44 E.B.C. (BNA) 2206 (N.D.N.Y. August 26, 2008), described the relief available to strikers when the employer misrepresented benefits available from a defined contribution 401(k) plan.• I.B.E.W. Local No. 241 Pen. Plan v. First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Co., 354 F. Supp. 2d 203 (N.D.N.Y. 2005), held that actuaries could be liable for failing to follow pension plan terms in calculating benefits.• Panama Canal Commission and Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, District No. 1, 56 F.L.R.A. No. 67 (June 22, 2000), enforced an arbitration award concerning selection and appraisal procedures.
Daniel's approach to employment cases
Daniel Kornfeld provides advice to clients on a broad range of employee benefits and labor law issues. Daniel represents labor organizations in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, and proceedings before administrative agencies as well as federal and state courts. In connection with the representation of large and small multiemployer plans, Daniel advises on plan design, funding,…
The kind of cases Daniel takes
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, estate litigation, and general matters in Syracuse and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Daniel studied and practices
George Washington University Law School
J.D. · 1998
Cornell University
B.S. Industrial · 1995
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
U.S. Bankruptcy Cour
2024 · ACTIVE
U.S. Bankruptcy Cour
2024 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2017 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2017 · ACTIVE
U.S. Bankruptcy Cour
2017 · ACTIVE
U.S. Bankruptcy Cour
2007 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2007 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2004 · ACTIVE
New York
2004 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2004 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2003 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1999 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1999 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1999 · ACTIVE
Maryland
1998 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in George Washington University Law School and B.S. Industrial in Cornell University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in George Washington University Law School and B.S. Industrial in Cornell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations
Onondaga County New York State American Bar Association Bar Association of the District of Columbia
membership
Locations
Daniel E. Kornfeld's office in Syracuse
Daniel's primary office is at Franklin Center, Suite 300, 443 North Franklin Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204-5412. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Blitman & King LLP
Franklin Center, Suite 300, 443 North Franklin Street
Syracuse, NY 13204-5412
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How to hire Daniel E. Kornfeld — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Syracuse, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel E. Kornfeld
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel'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. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Syracuse?
Daniel 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 — Daniel 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 Daniel?
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. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new employment clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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