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Robert M. Rosen – Of Counsel

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ROBERT M. ROSEN is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1964 and is admitted to all New York state and federal courts.

Respect, Fortitude and Success are the benchmarks of Bob's long and prosperous career -- A zealous advocate for the rights of employees, Bob is one of the most prominent and successful employment law attorneys in the country. His victories have appeared on the front pages of the New York Law Journal and have had far reaching impact.

Among his many leadership roles, Bob is Vice-President of the National Employment Lawyers New York affiliate (NELA/NY), and headed its Equal Employment Opportunity Commission TASK Force Committee.

Bob is certified as a mediator by the Nassau County Bar Association, Employment Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution Panel, and is a mediator for the United States Federal Courts in labor and employment matters.

Bob is a frequent lecturer to attorneys on a variety of topics including "How To Run A Successful Employment Law Practice," "Rights in the Workplace for the Employer and Employee," and "'Show Me the Money' or Monetary Relief and Damages in Employment Law."

Bob received the Courageous Plaintiff Attorney Award, presented by NELA/NY at its October 4, 2000 Award Dinner.

Bob is an avid outdoorsman, kayaker, and licensed pilot.

Areas of Practice:
Employment Law
Employment Discrimination
Education & Tenure Law
Divorce, Family Law
Commercial & Residential Real Estate
Civil Rights Law
Certification/Specialties:
Certified Mediator, Nassau County Bar Association
Bar Admissions:
New York, 1964
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1966
U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1966
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1966
U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1966
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1966
Education:
Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
J.D.
New York University, New York, New York
B.S.
Major: Economics
Published Works:
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Matrimonial Awards and Decrees The New York State Bar Journal, Vol. 63, 1992
Representative Cases:

Abrams v. Thruway Food Market & Shopping Center, Inc., 541 N.Y.S.2d 856 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1989)

Ehrlich v. Stein, 533 N.Y.S.2d 517 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1988)

Richter v. Richter, 515 N.Y.S.2d 876 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1987)

Con Tel Credit Corp. v. Mr. Jay Appliances & TV, Inc., 513 N.Y.S.2d 166 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1987)

Hirschfeld v. Hirschfeld, 507 N.E.2d 297 (N.Y. 1987)

Sloan v. Sloan, 512 N.Y.S.2d 1 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1987)

Topkin v. Board of Educ. of City School Dist. of New York, 504 N.Y.S.2d 26 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1986)

Rosenthal v. Rosenthal, 500 N.Y.S.2d 331 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1986)

Department of Social Services on Behalf of Beatrice V.P. v. Trustum C.D., 468 N.Y.S.2d 908 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1983)

Garry v. Garry, 467 N.Y.S.2d 175 (N.Y.Sup. 1983)

Reusch v. Reusch, 449 N.Y.S.2d 422 (N.Y.Fam.Ct. 1982)

Beer v. Beer, 448 N.Y.S.2d 785 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1982)

White v. White, 435 N.Y.S.2d 535 (N.Y.Sup. 1981)

Pettas v. Pettas, 389 N.Y.S.2d 537 (N.Y.Sup. 1976)

Dastin v. Dastin, 387 N.Y.S.2d 816 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1976)

Goldstein v. Goldstein, 385 N.Y.S.2d 140 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1976)

Moore v. Moore, 373 N.Y.S.2d 177 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1975)

Richter v. Richter, 549 N.Y.S.2d 427 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1989)

Ackerberg v. Ackerberg, 545 N.Y.S.2d 926 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1989)

Keingarsky v. Keingarsky, 536 N.Y.S.2d 92 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1988)

Getreu v. Lebowitz, 556 N.Y.S.2d 771 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1990)

Queens Boulevard Wine & Liquor Corp. v. Blum, 503 F.2d 202 (C.A.2 (N.Y.) 1974)

Belsky v. Belsky, 573 N.Y.S.2d 745 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1991)

Belsky v. Belsky, 568 N.Y.S.2d 627 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1991)

Elkus v. Elkus, 580 N.Y.S.2d 652 (N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept. 1992)

Elkus v. Elkus, 588 N.E.2d 99 (N.Y. 1992)

Elkus v. Elkus, 588 N.Y.S.2d 138 (N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept. 1992)

Zucker v. Zucker, 589 N.Y.S.2d 908 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1992)

Goldblatt v. 112 Duffy Ave. Corp., 589 N.Y.S.2d 55 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept. 1992)

Representative Clients:
Intercounty Appliance Corp.
Petroleum Trades Employees Union
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Frequent Lecturer, "How to Run A Successful Employment Law Practice"
Frequent Lecturer, "Rights in the Workplace for the Employer and Employee"
Frequent Lecturer, "'Show Me the Money' or Monetary Relief and Damages in Employment Law"
Honors and Awards:
Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment, 2004
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Professional Associations and Memberships:
National Employment Lawyers New York Affiliate (NELA/NY)
Vice-President
National Employment Lawyers New York Affiliate (NELA/NY)
Head, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission TASK Force Committee
United States Federal Courts in Labor and Employment Matters
Mediator