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David M. Slutsky, Employment Attorney in New York

focused on Employment and Litigation

Trusted employment attorney serving New York.

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David M. Slutsky is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Levy Ratner PC.

Based in
New York, NEW YORK
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from New York, NEW YORK.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Union (New York City) (2023).

About David M. Slutsky: David M. Slutsky is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Levy Ratner PC.

Areas of practice

David's practice areas in New York

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

Employment cases in New York

David takes employment matters in 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 David agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in New York

David takes litigation matters in 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 David agrees to represent you.

Biography

David M. Slutsky, employment attorney serving New York

David M. Slutsky is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Levy Ratner PC. David works from New York and takes on employment matters across the region.

David M. Slutsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Union and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

David M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How David handles employment matters

David M. Slutsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Union and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal…

Who David represents

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters across New York.

Credentials

Credentials — where David studied and practices

  • The George Washington University

    J.D. · 1998

David studied at J.D. in The George Washington University.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in The George Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

David's legal honors and published work

David has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Union (New York City)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Union (New York City)

    2020

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Union (New York City) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Union (New York City) (2020). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026).

Locations

David M. Slutsky's office in New York

David's primary office is at 80 Eighth Avenue, Eighth Floor, New York, New York, 10011. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Levy Ratner PC

80 Eighth Avenue, Eighth Floor

New York, New York 10011

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Hiring guide

How to hire David M. Slutsky — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David'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; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in 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 David

David 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. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David'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 David M. Slutsky

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

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

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check David'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. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    David 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 — David 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 David?

    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. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new employment clients right now?

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

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York

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