Steven Hymowitz, Employment Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
focused on Employment and Litigation
New Orleans, LA
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Steven Hymowitz is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- New Orleans, LOUISIANA
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- attorney
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Steven Hymowitz: Steven Hymowitz is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Steven Hymowitz
Steven concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Steven takes employment matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Steven takes litigation matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Steven Hymowitz — Attorney of Louisiana employment experience
Steven Hymowitz is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Mr. Hymowitz has been practicing labor and employment law representing management since 1974. He is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and Louisiana, as well as numerous federal and appellate courts.Mr. Hymowitz received his B.S. degree in Pharmacy from Fordham University and graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law, where he was an Associate Editor of The University of Memphis Law Review.Mr. Hymowitz is past Management Co-Chair of the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section’s Committee on Employee Rights and Responsibilities and a former Management Co-Chair of the Program and Privacy Subcommittees of that Committee. Mr. Hymowitz frequently participates as a faculty member of the American Bar Association National Institutes and other programs concerning employment law. He is a member of the faculty and Advisory Board of the National Employment Law Institute. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1989, Corporate Counsel Magazine’s Best Labor and Employment Lawyers, the International Who’s Who of Labour & Employment Lawyers, Who’s Who in American Law, Super Lawyers, and is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Super Lawyers has selected Mr. Hymowitz for inclusion in its Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee and Top 50 Lawyers in Memphis, as well as Top 50 Lawyers in Louisiana and Top 50 Lawyers in New Orleans. Mr. Hymowitz is a Senior Editor of the 2003 Supplement to Employment Termination, Rights and Remedies published by the American Bar Association and BNA Books. Mr. Hymowitz is a Regional Editor of Employment at Will, A State-by-State Survey published in 2011 by the American Bar Association and BNA Books. Recently Mr. Hymowitz served as a Chapter Editor for the 5th Edition of Employment Discrimination Law, published by the American Bar Association and BNA Books. Mr. Hymowitz carries the highest peer rating of “AV” as reflected in Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Hymowitz was lead counsel in what has been called the largest unfair labor practice trial in the history of the NLRB, involving over 200 consolidated allegations of unfair labor practices.
Steven's approach to employment cases
Mr. Hymowitz has been practicing labor and employment law representing management since 1974. He is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and Louisiana, as well as numerous federal and appellate courts.Mr. Hymowitz received his B.S. degree in Pharmacy from Fordham University and graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law, where he was an Associate Editor of The University of Memphis…
Clients Steven works with
Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Steven Hymowitz's legal education and bar admissions
Fordham University
B.S. Pharmacy · 1965
The University of Memphis
J.D. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Steven's state bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
ACTIVE
Louisiana, Louisiana
ACTIVE
Steven studied at B.S. Pharmacy in Fordham University and J.D. in The University of Memphis.
Law school and academic background
Steven completed B.S. Pharmacy in Fordham University and J.D. in The University of Memphis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Steven Hymowitz
Steven has received 22 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Disability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Testing
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Whistleblowers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Lawyers in New Orleans by Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Lawyers in Louisiana by Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Lawyers in Memphis by Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Lawyers in Tennesee by Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in American Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Who's Who of Labour & Employment Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Labor and Employment Lawyers by Corporate Counsel Magazine
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions (2026).
Locations
Steven Hymowitz's office in New Orleans
Steven's primary office is at 701 Poydras Street, Suite 3500, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70139. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Steven Hymowitz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven'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; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
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 Steven
Steven 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Steven'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 Steven Hymowitz
How much does it cost to hire Steven for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Louisiana 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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Steven is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven 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 Steven?
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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new employment clients right now?
Steven'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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