Ellen M. Bach, Appellate Attorney in Albany, New York
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate and Employment
Of CounselatWhiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
Albany, NY
Practicing appellate in Albany since 1993.
- 33+
- Years practicing
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Ellen M. Bach is an of counsel based in Albany, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate and Employment. Ellen has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP.
- Based in
- Albany, NY
- Experience
- over 33 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Employment
- Handles Appellate and Employment matters from Albany, NY.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ellen M. Bach: Ellen M. Bach is an of counsel based in Albany, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate and Employment. Ellen has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP.
Areas of practice
Ellen's practice areas in Albany
Ellen concentrates on appellate and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ellen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate cases in Albany, New York
Ellen takes appellate matters in Albany, 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 Ellen agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Albany, New York
Ellen takes employment matters in Albany, 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 Ellen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Ellen M. Bach, appellate attorney serving Albany
Ellen M. Bach is an of counsel based in Albany, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate and Employment. Ellen has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. Ellen works from Albany, New York and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Ellen Bach practices principally in the area of labor and employment law and litigation. Ms. Bach represents public and private employers in federal and State courts, labor arbitrations, and administrative proceedings before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Division of Human Rights, New York State Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies. For more than 25 years, she has advised clients regarding daily employment decisions such as hiring, discipline, and termination of employees; drafted employment contracts, personnel manuals and other employment related documents; and worked with employers to ensure compliance with federal and State statutes such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and others. She has previously served as special in-house labor and employment counsel to a FORTUNE 100 company.
Background/Education
Northeastern University School of Law (J.D.)
Harvard University (A.B.)
Representative Accomplishments
•Represents public and private employers in federal and State courts, labor arbitrations, and administrative proceedings before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Division of Human Rights, New York State Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies.
•Advises clients regarding daily employment decisions such as hiring, discipline, and termination of employees; draft employment contracts, personnel policy manuals and other employment related documents; and work with employers to ensure compliance with federal and State statutes such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and others.
•Represents FORTUNE 100 and FORTUNE 500 companies in discrimination cases before New York State and U.S. federal courts.
•Represents public libraries and library systems in full range of legal issues, including creation of new library districts and development of new funding mechanisms for libraries, employment matters, governance issues, contracts, patron issues, real estate matters, and construction projects.
•Represented health care association client as amicus curiae to the United State Supreme Court in successful litigation regarding the validity of regulations promulgated under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
•Represents litigants in a variety of matters on appeal to the New York Court of Appeals and the New York State Appellate Division, Third Department, and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Publications
Ms. Bach has lectured on numerous subjects in the realm of labor and employment law, including “Introduction to Employment Law and Employment Benefits,” “Public Employer Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act,” “An Overview of New York State’s Taylor Law,” “Employee Leave Time,” “Federal and State Laws on Retaliation,” and “Employee Discharge and Documentation in New York.”
Other Experience
Prior to joining Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, Ms. Bach worked at Foley Hoag & Eliot in Boston, Massachusetts, and served as a legal intern to Judge Margot Botsford of the Massachusetts Superior Court.
Ellen's approach to appellate cases
Ellen Bach practices principally in the area of labor and employment law and litigation. Ms. Bach represents public and private employers in federal and State courts, labor arbitrations, and administrative proceedings before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Division of Human Rights, New York State Department of Labor, and other…
Clients Ellen works with
Ellen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate and employment matters in Albany and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Ellen studied and practices
Northeastern University J.D.
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Harvard/Radcliffe Colleges A.B.
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Jurisdictions
Ellen's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
2007 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2006 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1994 · ACTIVE
New York
1993 · ACTIVE
Ellen studied at — in Northeastern University J.D. and — in Harvard/Radcliffe Colleges A.B..
Law school and academic background
Ellen completed — in Northeastern University J.D. and — in Harvard/Radcliffe Colleges A.B.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ellen runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Ellen's professional memberships and bar associations
Affiliations Ms
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Bach is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
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She serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at the St
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Anne Institute
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She is a member and Officer of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of the Holy Names
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She is a past member of the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees and the Albany Public Library Foundation Board
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She has served as a member of the New York State Board of Regents Advisory Committee on Libraries
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In 2010, Ms
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Bach was awarded the New York Library Association's Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Award
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In 2003, she was named the Upper Hudson Library System's Trustee of the Year
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Locations
Ellen M. Bach's office in Albany
Ellen's primary office is at 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1900, Albany, NY, 12260. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1900
Albany, NY 12260
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How to hire Ellen M. Bach — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ellen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ellen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ellen'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; Ellen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Albany, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Ellen
Ellen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Ellen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ellen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ellen M. Bach
How much does it cost to hire Ellen for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ellen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ellen offer a free consultation?
Ellen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ellen's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Ellen's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in New York typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Ellen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ellen take my case if I'm outside Albany?
Ellen 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 — Ellen 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 Ellen?
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. Ellen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ellen accepting new appellate clients right now?
Ellen'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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