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Lori D. Bauer, Employment Attorney in New York

focused on Employment and Litigation

New, NY

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Lori D. Bauer is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
New York, NEW YORK
Experience
attorney
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from New York, NEW YORK.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

About Lori D. Bauer: Lori D. Bauer is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Lori takes on

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

Employment cases in New York

Lori 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 Lori agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in New York

Lori 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 Lori agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Lori D. Bauer — employment lawyer in New York

Lori D. Bauer is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Lori D. Bauer is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Since joining the firm in 1988, she has devoted her time exclusively to counseling management in a wide variety of employment matters and litigating employment claims before administrative agencies and state and federal courts.

Lori’s litigation practice includes the defense of employers in single and multi plaintiff actions in state and federal court on claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of contract, retaliation, and violation of whistle-blower protections, wage/hour laws, family medical leave laws, wrongful discharge and related tort claims. She also has argued appeals before federal circuit and state appellate courts.

In her counseling practice, Lori regularly advises employers on issues such as best practice employment policies, disability management, reductions in force, privacy in the workplace, terminations, restrictive covenants, executive hiring and separations and performance management. In addition, Lori frequently conducts management training for employers on a wide variety of employment law topics, including, EEO/anti-harassment, FMLA, ADA and privacy issues.

Working with Lori on a employment matter

Lori D. Bauer is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Since joining the firm in 1988, she has devoted her time exclusively to counseling management in a wide variety of employment matters and litigating employment claims before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. Lori’s litigation practice includes the defense of employers in single and multi…

Clients Lori works with

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

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Boston University School of Law

    J.D. · 1989

Lori studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Lori completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lori runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Lori has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026).

Locations

Lori D. Bauer's office in New York

Lori's primary office is at 666 Third Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, New York, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

666 Third Avenue, 28th Floor

New York, New York 10017

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lori D. Bauer — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Lori charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lori'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; Lori 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 Lori

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Lori'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 Lori D. Bauer

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

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

  • Does Lori offer a free consultation?

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

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

    Lori 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 — Lori 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 Lori?

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

  • Is Lori accepting new employment clients right now?

    Lori'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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