Janet C. Neschis, Employment Attorney in New York
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratMcLaughlin & Stern, LLP
New, NY
Practicing employment in New York since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Janet C. Neschis is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation. Janet has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Employment · Entertainment · Litigation
- Handles Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation matters from New York, NY.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Janet C. Neschis: Janet C. Neschis is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation. Janet has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Janet's practice areas in New York
Janet concentrates on employment, entertainment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janet handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Litigation
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Employment cases in New York
Janet 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 Janet agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in New York
Janet takes entertainment 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 Janet agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New York
Janet 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 Janet agrees to represent you.
Biography
Janet C. Neschis, employment attorney serving New York
Janet C. Neschis is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Litigation. Janet has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Janet works from New York and takes on employment matters across the region.
Janet C. Neschis is the Co-Chair of McLaughlin & Stern's Employment Department and a member of the firm's Litigation Department. Ms. Neschis is a graduate of NYU Law School, where she was a recipient of the Moot Court Advocacy Award and was an editor on the Moot Court Board.
Ms. Neschis has a broad range of experience in civil litigation matters, including labor and employment law, defamation, securities fraud, and intellectual property, as well as general commercial matters.
Ms. Neschis specializes in employment discrimination matters and has represented both individual plaintiffs and corporate defendants on issues of gender, age, race and ethnicity. She has represented plaintiffs at the management or professional level against such defendants as Goldman Sachs, Coudert Brother, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York Life Insurance Company, The Wall Street Journal and the New York City Police Department. Ms. Neschis also represents executives in the negotiation of employment agreements.
Ms. Neschis has successfully argued numerous appeals, including an appeal to the Second Circuit which defined when the statute of limitations begins to run in a case of constructive discharge.
In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Neschis has represented clients with major art collections and has dealt extensively with both museums and auction houses. Ms. Neschis helped negotiate a gift to the Metropolitan Museum of Art of the Jacques and Natasha Gelman collection of 20th century European art, which is on permanent exhibit at the museum. The museum's director, Philippe de Montebello, described the gift as the most important gift ever to the museum's 20th century department and one of the most important gifts to any department in the museum. Ms. Neschis is also the co-trustee for the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Trust, a charitable trust formed which provides support for the visual arts.
Ms. Neschis is rated AV preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and was selected as a Legal Elite in Avenue Magazine’s August 2011 edition and in Avenue Magazine’s October 2011 Legal Elite/NYC’s Top Women Attorneys list.
Memberships
-Association of the Bar of the City of New York
-New York State Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Section)
-American Bar Association (Member, Labor, and Employment Section)
How Janet handles employment matters
Janet C. Neschis is the Co-Chair of McLaughlin & Stern's Employment Department and a member of the firm's Litigation Department. Ms. Neschis is a graduate of NYU Law School, where she was a recipient of the Moot Court Advocacy Award and was an editor on the Moot Court Board. Ms. Neschis has a broad range of experience in civil litigation matters, including labor and employment law, defamation,…
Who Janet represents
Janet reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, entertainment, and litigation matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Janet studied and practices
New York University School of Law
J.D. · 1979
Bennington College Columbia University
A.B. · 1969
Jurisdictions
Janet's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1995 · ACTIVE
New York
1980 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1980 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1980 · ACTIVE
Janet studied at J.D. in New York University School of Law and A.B. in Bennington College Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Janet completed J.D. in New York University School of Law and A.B. in Bennington College Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Janet runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Janet's legal honors and published work
Janet has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Janet C. Neschis's office in New York
Janet's primary office is at 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Janet C. Neschis — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Janet. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in New York.
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How to hire Janet C. Neschis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janet usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Janet charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janet'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; Janet 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 Janet
Janet 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. Janet confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Janet'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 Janet C. Neschis
How much does it cost to hire Janet for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janet walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Janet offer a free consultation?
Janet charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janet's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Janet'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. Janet gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Janet take my case if I'm outside New York?
Janet 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 — Janet 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 Janet?
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. Janet will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Janet accepting new employment clients right now?
Janet'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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