Robert A. Wiesen, Employment Attorney in New York
5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratClifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP
New, NY
Trusted employment attorney serving New York.
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Robert A. Wiesen is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Robert A. Wiesen: Robert A. Wiesen is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in New York
Robert 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 Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert A. Wiesen — employment lawyer in New York
Robert A. Wiesen is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Wiesen is an “AV” rated lawyer - the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and professional ethics. He has dedicated his career to representing management in all areas of labor and employment law, including labor relations, collective bargaining, arbitration, union elections, unfair labor practices, litigation, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour compliance, personnel policy review and development, management training, employment agreements, executive compensation, severance agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and business acquisitions, reorganizations and divestitures.
At the beginning of his career, Mr. Wiesen served as an attorney and trial specialist with the National Labor Relations Board, from which he received two Sustained Superior Performance Awards issued by the NLRB’s General Counsel.
Mr. Wiesen has repeatedly been selected as a Metro New York Area “Super Lawyer,” and for many years, he has been a Contributing Editor to The Developing Labor Law, the preeminent labor law treatise published by Bloomberg Law and the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment Law.
Professional and Community Affiliations
•Contributing Editor to “The Developing Labor Law,” the preeminent labor law treatise published by the Bureau of National Affairs and the American Bar Association
•Phi Beta Kappa
•Chairman Civil Rights Commission, Summit, New Jersey
•Chairman Employee Relations Advisory Committee, Summit, New Jersey
•President New York Labor and Employment Relations Association
•Vice-President New York Labor and Employment Relations Association
•Advisory Board Member New York Labor and Employment Relations Association
Honors, Awards and Recognitions
•Martindale Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
•Martindale’s highest 'AV' rating - 'highest level of professional excellence'
•Selection as a Super Lawyer in the Metro New York area
•American Jurisprudence Award for Labor Law
•National Labor Relations Board Superior Performance Awards
•Who’s Who in American Law
Robert's approach to employment cases
Mr. Wiesen is an “AV” rated lawyer - the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and professional ethics. He has dedicated his career to representing management in all areas of labor and employment law, including labor relations, collective bargaining, arbitration, union elections, unfair labor practices, litigation, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1976
University of Buffalo
B.A. · 1973
Robert studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in University of Buffalo.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in University of Buffalo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Robert's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
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Locations
Robert A. Wiesen's office in New York
Robert's primary office is at The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6110, New York, NY, 10118. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP
The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6110
New York, NY 10118
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How to hire Robert A. Wiesen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert'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; Robert 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 Robert
Robert 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. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert'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 Robert A. Wiesen
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Robert'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. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside New York?
Robert 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 — Robert 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 Robert?
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. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new employment clients right now?
Robert'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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