Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP is a New York City law firm dedicated to litigation and the counseling of clients in the areas of employment and business law. Our experience in obtaining precedent setting decisions has prepared us to handle the most complex matters. At F&S, we pride ourselves in understanding our clients’ unique needs. Our attorneys strive to provide responsive, comprehensive services representing clients in negotiation, or in local, state, and federal courts throughout New York State.

At F&S our employment lawyers are engaged in groundbreaking litigation against some of the world’s largest corporations in the areas of unpaid wages, overtime, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and severance negotiation.  Our cases have gained significant media attention on television, in print and on the internet. Our firm has been instrumental in recovering millions of dollars for our clients in the litigation and negotiation of employment disputes. While it is true that in today’s market, many people measure a firm’s success by the amount of monetary recovery it has achieved, at F&S we are proud of that fact that our cases have also led to the changing of illegal and abusive employment practices.

In addition to employment law, our firm also handles business law matters including: litigation, alternative dispute resolution, insurance and general business counseling. Additionally, our partners are frequently consulted by small and medium sized businesses on a wide range of employment related compliance issues and statutory requirements, including those related to wrongful termination, wages and commissions, employee agreements, sexual harassment and discrimination.

In assisting our clients, we will offer quality service, the advantage of our knowledge and experience and the benefit of the relationships we have developed.  The partners at F&S have achieved success in groundbreaking cases that have significantly impacted the legal landscape of New York.  While our goal is to provide quality representation, we recognize that a costly victory may sometimes be a hollow victory. Therefore, we strive to identify potential risks from the outset of representation, sometimes in areas the client may not have previously considered.  

At F&S, we are committed to realizing our clients' goals through practical counseling, technology, and an innovative approach to problem solving. Clients can expect our attorneys to be responsive, provide individual attention, and adapt to changing needs. As part of our dedication to service, we strive to provide each client with timely and efficient representation and communication on a regular basis.

Our attorneys have excellent academic credentials, diverse backgrounds and a wide range of experiences. We are not only dedicated to the service of clients, but also to the communities in which clients and firm personnel live and work. Partners of the firm are active in educational, professional, civic, governmental and arts-related organizations. We welcome the opportunity to provide formal or informal lectures and presentations, as well as fulfill requests for media interviews and articles.

On behalf of Fitapelli & Schaffer, we invite you to contact us for a free consultation and hope our experience and focus on quality representation is a match for your particular needs.