Mr. Risman, a distinguished attorney in employment law, began his academic journey at Binghamton University, earning a B.S. in Psychobiology in 2003. He furthered his legal education at New York Law School, obtaining his J.D. in 2007. His professional credentials include membership in both the New York State and New Jersey State Bars, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York. Initially, Mr. Risman advocated for large corporations and insurance companies, gaining a profound understanding of management operations. This experience became instrumental in his subsequent focus on prosecuting claims for employees. He specializes in New York employment law, concentrating on areas such as employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation claims. Furthermore, Mr. Risman has expertly negotiated numerous severance agreements with unwavering dedication to his clients' interests. His expertise extends to restrictive covenant and employment contract litigation. As a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association and a faculty member at Lawline, he enriches others through his extensive knowledge by teaching various courses in employment law.
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Areas of Law
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Civil Rights 1
- civil rights
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Contracts 1
- contracts
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Labor and Employment 4
- discrimination
- family and medical leave act
- sexual harassment
- wrongful termination
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Employee Benefits 1
- executive compensation
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Other 12
- age discrimination
- confidential information
- disability discrimination
- employee rights
- employment discrimination
- employment law
- family and medical leave
- labor law
- national origin discrimination
- pregnancy discrimination
- race discrimination
- separation agreements
Practice Details
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2008, New York
2022, New Jersey
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolNew York Law School
Class of 2007
J.D.
Other EducationBinghamton University
Class of 2003
B.S.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1981
Brooklyn, New York, August 4, 1981
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233 Broadway, Suite 2707New York, NY 10279U.S.A.
Show on map50 Harrison Street, PH: 469Hoboken, NJ 07030U.S.A.
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Hoboken, NJ
50 Harrison Street, PH: 469Hoboken, NJ 07030U.S.A.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Jeffrey Risman is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Jeffrey Risman is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Does this attorney speak any other languages?Jeffrey Risman speaks Russian.
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Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?Yes, Jeffrey Risman has a presence in Hoboken, NJ.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Jeffrey Risman attended New York Law School.