Pechman Law Group PLLC

Firm Overview

Pechman Law Group has a 360-world view which is unique among employment law firms.Because the firm represents both employees and management (including Fortune 500 companies), its perspective on workplace dynamics gives it a particular edge in litigation and resolution of employment disputes. It bears noting that Pechman Law Group has been recognized by U.S. News' Best Law Firms as a Tier 1 law firm in both Employment law for Individuals and Labor Law for Management. Pechman Law Group has an AV-Preeminent for Ethical Standards rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 Superb rating from Avvo.

Pechman Law Group's team of seven attorneys is led by Lou Pechman, a 40-year veteran of employment law. Lou has previously been selected by Super Lawyers as one of the "Top 100" lawyers in New York City, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and has been recognized by Law Dragon as one of the 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. Lou has also been selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Association, an honorary organization limited to 1% of attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession.

Pechman Law Group has represented hundreds of executives navigating either the beginning or the end of their employment relationship. Unfortunately, seasoned business executives often take a job without the benefit of any legal protections. The firm advises executives of the pitfalls of an “employment at will “relationship and the language which protects them in the event of a falling out with their employer.On the back end, Pechman Law Group represents terminated executives in enforcing their severance payments, navigating post-employment non-compete terms, and raising issues of employment discrimination. Pechman Law Group has a broad experience negotiating with and litigating high stakes cases against major financial institutions.

Pechman Law Group is widely recognized as the leading firm in the United States in the area of wage and hour law. The firm has litigated over 500 federal and state court cases involving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the New York Labor Law.Given its special expertise in the hospitality industry, the firm created waiterpay.com, a website that focuses on the complex wage and hour issues in the New York restaurant industry. The firm also moderates an annual program at New York County Lawyers’ Association on “How to Handle a Wage and Hour Case.” Lou is currently an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law teaching the course “Wage Theft: Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities.” Within the wage and hour space, Pechman Law Group has achieved record settlements on behalf of workers. The firm also defends employers in wage theft litigation and works with companies to create policies that avoid costly litigation.

While the firm has a history of notching million-dollar settlements and groundbreaking legal victories, the special sauce of Pechman Law Group is its ability to resolve disputes without extended litigation. The firm’s deep record of litigation victories and its reputation for first-class legal work is a powerful weapon in negotiations. That is why the Pechman Law Group is always on the top of the “highly recommended” list from other experienced attorneys in the New York legal community.

What the Team is Known For

The forty-year reputation of Lou Pechman carries great weight when it comes to addressing employment issues of clients.The firm is well-known for its elite litigation practice and practical approach to resolution of workplace disputes.