Irene Chan, Wage & Hour Attorney in Brooklyn, New York

Irene concentrates on wage & hour. Each area below outlines the kind of case Irene handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Wage & Hour

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Irene's primary office is at 80 29th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11232-1503. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Irene for a wage & hour case?

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

• Does Irene offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do wage & hour cases in New York typically take?

  Simple wage & hour 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. Irene gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Irene take my case if I'm outside Brooklyn?

  Irene 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 — Irene 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 Irene?

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

• Is Irene accepting new wage & hour clients right now?

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