Steven M. Warshawsky is the founder and principal of The Warshawsky Law Firm. Federal judges have described him as “a wonderful lawyer,” “an extremely skilled lawyer,” and “a distinguished member of the bar.” His clients have described him as “an amazing and talented attorney with integrity,” “a gifted litigator,” “not afraid to fight for the little guy,” and “a lawyer’s lawyer.” He has received an AVVO rating of 10.0 (“Superb”) and is rated by Super Lawyers for Employment and Labor Law. He is a member of the New York bar.
In his career, Mr. Warshawsky has served as an Assistant United States Attorney, an associate at prestigious national law firms, a law clerk to federal district and appellate judges, and an adjunct professor of law. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in federal courts in New York and Washington, D.C. He has briefed and argued numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, chief executives, and senior government officials. He has litigated complex and cutting edge legal issues. His scholarly articles have been cited by courts in New York, California, Michigan, and Texas, and by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Mr. Warshawsky brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and sound judgment to every case.
Mr. Warshawsky is dedicated to providing superior client service. He works closely with clients to develop an effective legal strategy that meets each client’s objectives and budget. Unlike many other firms that assign junior attorneys to handle cases, Mr. Warshawsky personally manages every client’s case, from initial consultation to trial. When additional manpower is needed, Mr. Warshawsky teams up with other highly-qualified attorneys, while remaining as lead counsel. When you hire Mr. Warshawsky, you get Mr. Warshawsky!
Clerkships
Hon. Paul V. Niemeyer
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
September 1997 to August 1998
Hon. Catherine C. Blake
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
September 1998 to August 1999
Experience
United States Attorney’s Office
Eastern District of New York
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Civil Division
Paul Hastings, LLP
New York, New York
Employment Law Group
Covington & Burling, LLP
Washington, D.C.
Litigation and Employment Groups
Miles & Stockbridge, PC
Baltimore, Maryland
Labor & Employment Group
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, New York
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law
Publications
“Gilmer, the Contractual Exhaustion Doctrine, and Federal Statutory Employment Discrimination Claims” – 19 Labor Lawyer 285 (2004)
“Turning the Supremacy Clause on its Head: Bell Atlantic Maryland, Inc. v. Prince George’s County” – 51 Catholic Univ. Law Review 191 (2001)
“Ellerth and Faragher: Towards Strict Employer Liability Under Title VII for Supervisory Sexual Harassment” – 2 Univ. of Pennsylvania Journal of Labor and Employment Law 303 (1999)
“Opposing Jury Nullification: Law, Policy, and Prosecutorial Strategy” – 85 Georgetown Law Journal 191 (1996)
