Mark Stuart Lafayette, Employment Attorney in New York
Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews
Of CounselatLondon Fischer LLP
New, NY
Practicing employment in New York since 1985.
- 41+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 3 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Mark Stuart Lafayette is an of counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Mark has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at London Fischer LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from New York, NY.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Mark Stuart Lafayette: Mark Stuart Lafayette is an of counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Mark has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at London Fischer LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Mark Stuart Lafayette
Mark concentrates on employment, litigation, personal injury, real estate, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Real Estate
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Business
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Employment cases in New York
Mark 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 Mark agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New York
Mark 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 Mark agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New York
Mark takes personal injury 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 Mark agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in New York
Mark takes real estate 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 Mark agrees to represent you.
Business cases in New York
Mark takes business 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 Mark agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Mark Stuart Lafayette — Over 41 years of New York employment experience
Mark Stuart Lafayette is an of counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Mark has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at London Fischer LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
Mr. Lafayette’s client base has included Fortune 500 companies, owners and lessees of real estate, owners and managers of hotels, insurance companies, entertainers, investors, authors, music publishers, entrepreneurs, and new technology ventures. Mr. Lafayette has served as approved counsel to represent major insurance companies and/or their insureds in matters related to contracts, business and bodily injury torts, disability, life, intellectual property, employment, and media.
In addition to his litigation practice, Lafayette has represented clients in real estate transactions, including those involving the purchase and sale of office buildings, condominiums, cooperative apartments, residential property, and the lease of real property for various uses and has also advised clients on trademark and copyright registration and protection, as well as advertising matters.
Notable Decisions/Results
Secured dismissal of claim for brokerage commission against property owner. See Vasilios Vasiliu v. Chaim “Harry” Miller, Xi Hui Wu A/K/A Steven Wu, 3 Mitchell Place Loft LLC, Beekman Towers LLC, And Beekman Towers Holdings, LLC, 2018 N.Y. Slip Op. 32487 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2018).
Obtained dismissal of an action asserting wrongful termination of branded product distribution agreement, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference and misappropriation of trade secrets. Epic Sports International, Inc. v. Samsung C&T America et. al., 2012 WL 5947826 (Sup. Ct. New York County Nov. 26, 2012).
Secured summary judgment in a case concerning termination of license agreement. Woodland Designs PLC v. Nautica Apparel, Inc., 2012 WL 426518 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 10, 2012).
Represented owner of digital music service in copyright infringement action. Secured new precedent holding that separate owners of copyright of sound recording and musical composition were required to share a single a single statutory damages award. Capitol Records, Inc. v. MP3Tunes, LLC, 28 F.Supp.3d 180 (S.D.N.Y. 2014).
Published Works
• Aereo: Another View, Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal, December 2014, Vol. 26, No. 12.
• Applying For A U.S. Trademark Registration: Punctuation Mat-ters(?), Intellectual Property Today, March 2013, Vol. 20, No. 3
• Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Your Ability to Secure an “Incontestable” Trademark? Marks Works & Secrets, April 10, 2020.
• Supreme Court Holds Ban on Immoral or Scandalous Trademarks Unconstitutional. Marks Works & Secrets, June 30, 2019.
Awards and Honors
• New York Super Lawyers, 2016 - current
How Mark handles employment matters
Mark Lafayette’s broad experience includes commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury litigation, real estate litigation, intellectual property litigation, and entertainment litigation. He has extensive knowledge of real estate, hospitality, contracts, business and bodily injury torts and intellectual property. Mr. Lafayette’s client base has included Fortune 500 companies, owners and…
Who Mark represents
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, litigation, and personal injury matters across New York.
Credentials
Mark Stuart Lafayette's legal education and bar admissions
Georgetown University Law Center JD
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State University of New York at Albany BA Psychology & Political Science
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Jurisdictions
Mark's state bar admissions
NY U.S. Dist. Ct., S
1985 · ACTIVE
Mark studied at — in Georgetown University Law Center JD and — in State University of New York at Albany BA Psychology & Political Science.
Law school and academic background
Mark completed — in Georgetown University Law Center JD and — in State University of New York at Albany BA Psychology & Political Science. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Mark Stuart Lafayette
Mark has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Mark's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations • Marks Works & Secrets blog, Co-Editor, 2015-2020 • New York State Bar Association
membership
Locations
Mark Stuart Lafayette's office in New York
Mark's primary office is at 59 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Mark Stuart Lafayette — 5.0/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Mark. 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 Mark Stuart Lafayette — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark'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; Mark 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 Mark
Mark 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. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mark'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 Mark Stuart Lafayette
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mark offer a free consultation?
Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Mark'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. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mark take my case if I'm outside New York?
Mark 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 — Mark 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 Mark?
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. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mark accepting new employment clients right now?
Mark'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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