Michael P. Zweig, Employment Attorney in New York
focused on Employment and Litigation
New, NY
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Michael P. Zweig is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
About Michael P. Zweig: Michael P. Zweig is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michael P. Zweig
Michael concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in New York
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New York
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Michael P. Zweig — Attorney of New York employment experience
Michael P. Zweig is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Michael P. Zweig is an experienced and accomplished litigator who maintains a diverse national practice with an emphasis on complex litigation, business torts, entertainment and media litigation and employment/contract matters.
Michael litigates and arbitrates cases throughout the United States, frequently through trial, representing clients in high-profile, high-stakes litigation involving breach of contract, false advertising and deceptive trade practices (including Attorney General investigations), shareholder, partnership and accounting disputes, and right of publicity and defamation suits, as well as a wide variety of employment-related litigation, including restrictive covenant/trade secret litigation, discrimination and harassment suits. He has represented clients from a wide variety of industries, including media and advertising, financial services, film, television and theatre, real estate and insurance brokerage.
In 2001-2002, he served as counsel to the Southern District of New York Special Master with respect to the settlement of the Austrian Holocaust Litigation.
Earlier in his career, Michael served as special counsel to the New York State Assembly on Environmental Conservation, coordinating New York State’s Love Canal investigation. He also conducted extensive legislative hearings concerning the dumping of hazardous substances throughout western New York State.
Michael has also authored the Entertainment Litigation chapter appearing in "Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts," a widely circulated practice treatise. In addition, he has been a speaker on issues relating to media and advertising, ethics, contracts, email and electronic discovery, and crisis public relations, at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by the American Bar Association, the Bureau of National Affairs, the UCLA Law Symposium and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Michael is also the co-editor of "Courthouses of the Second Circuit: Their Architecture, History and Stories" (Acanthus Press, October 2015), a book published by the Federal Bar Foundation with the support of the Second Circuit's Committee on History and Commemorative Events.
How Michael handles employment matters
Michael P. Zweig is an experienced and accomplished litigator who maintains a diverse national practice with an emphasis on complex litigation, business torts, entertainment and media litigation and employment/contract matters. Michael litigates and arbitrates cases throughout the United States, frequently through trial, representing clients in high-profile, high-stakes litigation involving…
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters across New York.
Credentials
Michael P. Zweig's legal education and bar admissions
New York University
J.D. · 1978
Cornell University
B.A.
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
New York, New York
ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in New York University and B.A. in Cornell University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in New York University and B.A. in Cornell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Michael P. Zweig
Michael has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
Michael P. Zweig's office in New York
Michael's primary office is at 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York, 10154. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Michael P. Zweig — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael 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 Michael
Michael 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael'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 Michael P. Zweig
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Michael'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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside New York?
Michael 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 — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new employment clients right now?
Michael'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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