Gregory Kirschenbaum, Employment Attorney in New York
Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation
New, NY
Practicing employment in New York since 2014.
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Gregory Kirschenbaum is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Gregory has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phillips & Associates.
- Based in
- New York, NEW YORK
- Experience
- over 12 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee (2026).
About Gregory Kirschenbaum: Gregory Kirschenbaum is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Gregory has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phillips & Associates.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Gregory takes on
Gregory concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gregory handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in New York
Gregory 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 Gregory agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New York
Gregory 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 Gregory agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Gregory Kirschenbaum — employment lawyer in New York
Gregory Kirschenbaum is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Gregory has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phillips & Associates.
Gregory Kirschenbaum is a Partner at Phillips & Associates, where he represents employees in Labor and Employment Law matters and Labor and Employment Litigation. Based in New York, New York, he handles a wide range of workplace rights cases involving federal, state, and local laws, including the FMLA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the FLSA, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York City Administrative Code, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and various whistleblower statutes.
Mr. Kirschenbaum is committed to advocating for employees facing sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and other unlawful workplace conduct. He has helped clients recover millions of dollars through pre-suit negotiations, motion practice, litigation, and trial. Drawing on years of courtroom and litigation experience, he works diligently to pursue fair and meaningful outcomes for individuals whose workplace rights have been violated.
In addition to his negotiation-focused approach, Mr. Kirschenbaum has substantial trial experience in federal court. In 2015, he served as trial counsel in Rosas v. Balter Sales, et al., 12-cv-6557, obtaining a $2.2 million plaintiff verdict in the Southern District of New York. More recently, in 2022, he served as trial counsel in a race discrimination case in the Southern District of New York, Pardovani v. Crown Building Maintenance Co., Jazz at Lincoln Center, et al., 15-cv-09065, which resulted in a unanimous jury verdict of $1.8 million after evidence was presented that the plaintiff had been repeatedly subjected to racial slurs.
Gregory has been recognized by Best Lawyers, selected by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” each year since 2017, awarded the Clients’ Choice Award by Avvo, and acknowledged by Lawyers of Distinction for his work in Employment Discrimination Law.
Gregory's approach to employment cases
Gregory Kirschenbaum is a Partner at Phillips & Associates, where he represents employees in Labor and Employment Law matters and Labor and Employment Litigation. Based in New York, New York, he handles a wide range of workplace rights cases involving federal, state, and local laws, including the FMLA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the FLSA, the New York State Human Rights Law, the…
The kind of cases Gregory takes
Gregory reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 2013
Jurisdictions
Gregory's state bar admissions
New Jersey, New Jers
2020 · ACTIVE
Florida, The Florida
2019 · ACTIVE
New York, New York S
2014 · ACTIVE
Gregory studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School.
Law school and academic background
Gregory completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gregory runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Gregory has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers "Rising Star" 2017-Present
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers "Rising Star" 2017-Present (2026).
Locations
Gregory Kirschenbaum's office in New York
Gregory's primary office is at 45 Broadway, 28th Floor, New York, New York, 10006. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Gregory Kirschenbaum — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gregory usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gregory charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gregory'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; Gregory 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 Gregory
Gregory 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. Gregory confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gregory'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 Gregory Kirschenbaum
How much does it cost to hire Gregory for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gregory walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gregory offer a free consultation?
Gregory charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gregory's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Gregory'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. Gregory gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gregory take my case if I'm outside New York?
Gregory 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 — Gregory 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 Gregory?
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. Gregory will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gregory accepting new employment clients right now?
Gregory'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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