THE OTTINGER FIRM is a national employment law practice dedicated to providing the highest level of representation and service to our clients and colleagues.
Focus and Experience. Led by Robert Ottinger, a preeminent national trial lawyer, the firm's team of attorneys brings a perspective that is difficult to duplicate. Their backgrounds include government service as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice and as an Assistant Attorney General in New York; experience working for some of the nation's largest law firms and in-house as General Counsel to Fortune 500 companies. Their extensive work in the public and private sectors, combined with representation on the plaintiff and defendant sides of a case, provides clients with vision and knowledge from every angle.
Convenience. Located at New York's South Street Seaport, our offices are a short taxi or subway ride from Midtown Manhattan, Wall Street, Penn Station and New York Airports. We meet our clients wherever and whenever it is most convenient for them.
Licensed to drive. Our attorneys have bar admissions throughout the country, including New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. Companies and individuals--from Long Island to Los Angeles; Philadelphia to Stamford--count on the Ottinger Firm for guidance and representation.
A Law Firm's Law Firm. Whether you need to refer an employment law matter, seek local counsel, or need assistance with a jury trial or hearing, the Ottinger Firm can help. We can conduct a jury trial from start to finish. Whether a matter ends with a settlement or advances through every step of litigation, we offer the resources and flexible working relationships you covet.
New York Employment Lawyer Blog
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- Unwanted Sexual Attention at Work Look at her - she does not want him to touch her and he does not get it. What should you do if your boss touches you inappropriately at work? First, tell him to stop. If he continues, check the ....
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