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William J. "Will" Anthony, Employment Attorney in New York

focused on Employment and Litigation

New, NY

Trusted employment attorney serving New York.

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William J. "Will" Anthony is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
New York, NEW YORK
Experience
attorney
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from New York, NEW YORK.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Albany) (2019).

About William J. "Will" Anthony: William J. "Will" Anthony is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters William takes on

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

Employment cases in New York

William 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 William agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in New York

William 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 William agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet William J. "Will" Anthony — employment lawyer in New York

William J. "Will" Anthony is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

William J. Anthony is a strategic advisor to employers on complex employment law issues and litigation matters. His thoughtful, practical and legal approach to creatively addressing his clients' needs makes him a valuable resource to them. Will focuses his labor and employment practice on class, collective, and multiparty actions, including a broad spectrum of federal and state law wage and hour claims. He has successfully defended against actions alleging misclassification of independent contractors, misclassification of employees, off-the-clock work, failure to properly calculate the regular rate of pay, and similar claims. He also has defended class claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and discrimination statutes. In addition, Will represents organizations in single plaintiff cases alleging discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract.

Will has litigated cases in over fifteen states and has trial experience in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Montana. His trial experience includes defense of class, collective and single plaintiff actions before juries, judges, and arbitrators.

Will has extensive experience advising clients on the full range of employment law issues and provides training on management skills, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour laws. He is a frequent speaker on employment law topics in front of a broad range of live and remote audiences.

Mr. Anthony was named one of the “Leaders in their Field” in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Chambers USA Legal Guide. He was also given the Hartford Business Journal’s Leadership in Diversity Award in 2010. In both 2006 and 2007, Mr. Anthony was designated a “Connecticut Super Lawyer,” and in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 and 2012 he was named a “New England Super Lawyer.”

Mr. Anthony is a Past President of the Connecticut Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity. He is a member of the State Bars of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mr. Anthony is also an inactive member of the State Bar of California (inactive).

Mr. Anthony graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1989.

Working with William on a employment matter

William J. Anthony is a strategic advisor to employers on complex employment law issues and litigation matters. His thoughtful, practical and legal approach to creatively addressing his clients' needs makes him a valuable resource to them. Will focuses his labor and employment practice on class, collective, and multiparty actions, including a broad spectrum of federal and state law wage and hour…

Clients William works with

William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters across New York.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Boston University School of Law

    J.D. · 1989

  • Hamilton College

    BA · 1985

Jurisdictions

William's state bar admissions

  • New Jersey, New Jers

    ACTIVE

  • Connecticut, Connect

    ACTIVE

  • New York, New York S

    ACTIVE

William studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law and BA in Hamilton College.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

William has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Albany)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Albany)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Albany)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Albany)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Albany) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Albany) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Albany) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Albany) (2015). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

William J. "Will" Anthony's office in New York

William's primary office is at 900 Third Avenue, New York, New York, 10022. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

900 Third Avenue

New York, New York 10022

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Hiring guide

How to hire William J. "Will" Anthony — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

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

Payment methods and payment plans

William'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 William J. "Will" Anthony

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

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

  • Does William offer a free consultation?

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

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

    William 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 — William 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 William?

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

  • Is William accepting new employment clients right now?

    William'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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