Nicholas P. Chrysanthem, Employment Attorney in New York
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Insurance
ShareholderatMarshall Dennehey
New, NY
Practicing employment in New York since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Nicholas P. Chrysanthem is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Nicholas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Insurance
- Handles Employment, General, and Insurance matters from New York, NY.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Nicholas P. Chrysanthem: Nicholas P. Chrysanthem is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Nicholas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Nicholas takes on
Nicholas concentrates on employment, general, insurance, litigation, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicholas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Personal Injury
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Employment cases in New York
Nicholas 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
Nicholas takes general 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in New York
Nicholas takes insurance 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New York
Nicholas 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.
Business cases in New York
Nicholas 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Nicholas P. Chrysanthem — employment lawyer in New York
Nicholas P. Chrysanthem is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Nicholas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
Nicholas is a member of the Professional Liability Department where his practice is focused on the representation of law firms, attorneys, employers and agents and brokers, in state and federal courts.
An experienced trial attorney and litigator for over 30 years, Nicholas defends clients in matters involving legal malpractice, employment litigation, real estate litigation, complex commercial litigation, ADA public accommodation and ADA class action litigation. Nicholas has experience practicing before the New York State Division of Human Rights and the New York City Human Rights Commission. He has also been retained by clients to consult on risk avoidance matters and as a trial expert. Nicholas has lectured on evidence and trial practice at various continuing legal education seminars.
Nicholas has significant experience defending owners and contractors in actions arising out of New York Labor Law and New York Industrial Code violations. His experience in litigating commercial and tort disputes provides clients with the ability to understand a variety of underlying matters that are often the basis of legal malpractice actions.
Nicholas graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from Iona College in 1982. In 1988, he earned his juris doctor from Fordham University School of Law and received the American Jurisprudence Award in Torts.
Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Nicholas was a member of a New York firm where he focused his practice on the defense of law firms and attorneys in legal malpractice actions, commercial and corporate litigation, and cases brought under New York’s Labor Law.
Honors & Awards
•New York Metro Super Lawyers (2021-2026)
Classes/Seminars Taught
•Professional Responsibility, Columbia University School of Law, Guest Speaker, June 2021
•Employment Law Seminar, ACEC, Albany, New York, Presenter, January 2019
•Legal Malpractice: How to Avoid it, What to do If You Can't, Lecturer
•Legal Malpractice and Ethics, Brooklyn Law School, Solo Practice Seminar, Lecturer
•ESI For Dummies, What Every Legal Team Should Know, The Lawyers Guide to ESI Forensics 101, New York State Bar Association, Moderator
Thought Leadership
Legal Updates for Lawyers' Professional Liability
Legal Updates for Lawyers’ Professional Liability - CASE LAW UPDATE
February 1, 2025
An attorney cannot be liable for failing act outside the scope of the retainer agreement.Kohler v. Polsky, 219 AD3d 821, 822 (2d Dept 2023)The plaintiff had retained the defendant-attorney for representation in a workers’ compensation claim. The retainer agreement explicitly excluded the possibility that the defendant was representing him in other types of claims. The plaintiff alleged the defendant committed malpractice by failing to advise him of potential personal injury claims against other third parties. The defendant subsequently moved for summary judgment, arguing that advising the plaintiff of potential personal injury actions was beyond the scope of the retainer agreement. Looking to Rule 1.2(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, the court noted that a lawyer cannot be liable for failing act outside the scope of their retainer. Legal Updates for Lawyers’ Professional Liability - February 2025 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers. This publication is not intended to provide legal advice for a specific situation or to create an attorney-client relationship. We would be pleased to provide such legal assistance as you require on these and other subjects when called upon. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING pursuant to New York RPC 7.1 Copyright 2025 Marshall Dennehey, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted without the express written permission of our firm. For reprints or inquiries, or if you wish to be removed from this mailing list, contact tamontemuro@mdwcg.com.
Legal Updates for Lawyers' Professional Liability
Legal Updates for Lawyers’ Professional Liability - CASE LAW UPDATE
February 1, 2025
Venue and Retainer Agreements Price v. Kohn, Swift & Graf, P.C., 24-CV-04720 (JMW), 2024 WL 4528928 (E.D.N.Y. Oct. 18, 2024)In this case, argued by Nicholas P. Chrysanthem of tour New York City and Long Island offices, the plaintiff filed a myriad of claims that mainly sounded in legal malpractice. After the plaintiff’s meditation business attracted the attention of the FBI for, inter alia, forced labor, the plaintiff retained the defendants for representation in the criminal proceedings. The retainer agreement contained a forum selection clause for Philadelphia. The plaintiff unsuccessfully attempted to argue the retainer agreement was procured by fraud. Accordingly, the court transferred the action to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Legal Updates for Lawyers’ Professional Liability - February 2025 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers. This publication is not intended to provide legal advice for a specific situation or to create an attorney-client relationship. We would be pleased to provide such legal assistance as you require on these and other subjects when called upon. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING pursuant to New York RPC 7.1 Copyright 2025 Marshall Dennehey, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted without the express written permission of our firm. For reprints or inquiries, or if you wish to be removed from this mailing list, contact tamontemuro@mdwcg.com.
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Working with Nicholas on a employment matter
Nicholas is a member of the Professional Liability Department where his practice is focused on the representation of law firms, attorneys, employers and agents and brokers, in state and federal courts. An experienced trial attorney and litigator for over 30 years, Nicholas defends clients in matters involving legal malpractice, employment litigation, real estate litigation, complex commercial…
Who Nicholas represents
Nicholas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and insurance matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Fordham University School of Law J.D. 1988 Recipient Fordham University School of Law J.D. American Jurisprudence Award in Torts
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Iona College
B.A. Communication · 1982
Jurisdictions
Nicholas's state bar admissions
New Jersey
1988 · ACTIVE
Nicholas studied at — in Fordham University School of Law J.D. 1988 Recipient Fordham University School of Law J.D. American Jurisprudence Award in Torts and B.A. Communication in Iona College.
Law school and academic background
Nicholas completed — in Fordham University School of Law J.D. 1988 Recipient Fordham University School of Law J.D. American Jurisprudence Award in Torts and B.A. Communication in Iona College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicholas runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Nicholas P. Chrysanthem's office in New York
Nicholas's primary office is at Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY, 10005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Marshall Dennehey
Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine Street, 29th Floor
New York, NY 10005
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How to hire Nicholas P. Chrysanthem — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nicholas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nicholas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicholas'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; Nicholas 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 Nicholas
Nicholas 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. Nicholas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nicholas'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 Nicholas P. Chrysanthem
How much does it cost to hire Nicholas for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nicholas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nicholas offer a free consultation?
Nicholas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nicholas's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Nicholas'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. Nicholas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nicholas take my case if I'm outside New York?
Nicholas 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 — Nicholas 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 Nicholas?
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. Nicholas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nicholas accepting new employment clients right now?
Nicholas'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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