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Nancy Schess, Employment Attorney in New York

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Nancy Schess is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment.

Based in
New York, NEW YORK
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from New York, NEW YORK.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Nancy Schess: Nancy Schess is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment.

Areas of practice

Nancy's practice areas in New York

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

Employment cases in New York

Nancy 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.

Biography

Nancy Schess, employment attorney serving New York

Nancy Schess is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment. Nancy works from New York and takes on employment matters across the region.

Nancy Schess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management.

Nancy, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Nancy handles employment matters

Nancy Schess is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Nancy, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Who Nancy represents

Nancy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters across New York.

Credentials

Credentials — where Nancy studied and practices

  • Boston University School of Law

    J.D. · 1985

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

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Nancy's legal honors and published work

Nancy has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

Locations

Nancy Schess's office in New York

Nancy's primary office is at 1350 Broadway, New York, New York, 10018. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1350 Broadway

New York, New York 10018

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nancy Schess — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Nancy'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 Nancy Schess

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

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

  • Does Nancy offer a free consultation?

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

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

    Nancy 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 — Nancy 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 Nancy?

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

  • Is Nancy accepting new employment clients right now?

    Nancy'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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