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Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : New York: Upstate

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Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

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Labor & Employment - New York: Upstate

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Harter Secrest & Emery operates a highly regarded team, offering particular expertise in labor relations work, as well as employment and class action litigation and day-to-day employment counseling. The practice represents healthcare providers, banks and manufacturers, as well as clients in the automotive, sports, retail, and food and beverage sectors.

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Strengths

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  • Harter has a relatively deep bench of attorneys with labor and employment, employee benefits and ERISA experience.

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  • Harter Secrest & Emery have provided commercial, pragmatic advice and really taken the time to understand our business. They have also sought specifically to provide cost-effective advice.

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  • HSE provides practical, insightful guidance and partners with management and executives to achieve desired business outcomes while staying compliant.

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  • They offer honest, clear communication and attention to detail.

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  • They are responsive, understand our organization and have the ability to provide options and scenarios based on risk level and speak to their advice on each.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey J. Calabrese
    Jeffrey J. Calabrese

    Jeffrey J. Calabrese

    Jeffrey Calabrese is a respected labor and employment attorney frequently called upon to represent employers in litigation including restrictive covenant issues.

    • Jeff has been great to work with and always available.

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  • Robert Weissflach
    Robert Weissflach

    Robert Weissflach

    Robert Weissflach has a strong practice in the labor and employment space and routinely represents clients in ERISA lawsuits, gender discrimination cases and union negotiations.

    • Rob has been wonderful to work with over the years. He is very knowledgeable about our needs and dynamics.

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  • Amy L. Hemenway
    Amy L. Hemenway

    Amy L. Hemenway

    Amy Hemenway focuses her practice on advising employers on a wide array of day-to-day employment matters as well as handling disputes and administrative proceedings.

    • Amy provides quick response, understands our business and the people we serve, and goes the extra mile.

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  • Ben Mudrick
    Ben Mudrick

    Ben Mudrick

    Ben Mudrick has a notable practice advising on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including collective bargaining agreements, hiring, and wage and hour practices.

    • Ben Mudrick takes the time to understand the unique needs of the business and offer strategies that are not only legally sound but also aligned with our values and culture.

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    • Ben is excellent. He is personable, reliable and quick thinking. He is always able to come up with strategy and potential courses of action.

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    • Ben is one of the best attorneys I have worked with.

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  • Luke Wright
    Luke Wright

    Luke Wright

    Luke Wright is a go-to litigator with expertise assisting a wide array of clients with discrimination and other employment disputes.

    • Luke is an invaluable resource in labor and employment guidance, especially in the areas of leave management, wage and hour, and non-discrimination matters. He gives great presentations and is always available to step in when needed.

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    • He is client-focused and a problem-solver, laying out all the options. I learn a lot from him and enjoy his supportive conversational approach.

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    • Luke is incredibly supportive of our needs, responsive and helpful. His direction and advice are clear, and he always makes recommendations suited to our comfort with multiple approaches.

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