Peter J. Famighetti

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Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC

Experience: 23 years

Employment Law, Civil Rights, Appeals & Appellate and 2 others

New York and 2nd Circuit

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Experience 23y

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Peter is a passionate and dedicated advocate. Peter has represented clients in various forums, including the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as in New York State Courts in the region. Throughout his career that has spanned more than a decade, Peter has served as defendants' and Plaintiffs' counsel in single and class action employment related litigation. Most recently, Peter won a jury trial on a First Amendment retaliation case in Federal Court. Additionally, Peter has appeared extensively in cases before arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York City's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, amongst others. Moreover, Peter has obtained numerous successful results for clients in other employment cases in court, arbitration, and mediation. Prior to entering private practice, Peter served as a Deputy County Attorney at the Office of the Nassau County Attorney. During his tenure as a Deputy County Attorney, he represented the County of Nassau and the County's various departments and agencies in employment and labor related matters. Additionally, Peter was involved in contract negotiations between the County and the County's various labor unions. Subsequent to his public service, and immediately prior to founding Famighetti & Weinick, Peter was employed as a Senior Associate at one of Long Island's and New York City's highly regarded employment law firms. During his years in private practice, Peter mainly represented clients in employment related matters, handling and managing a complex caseload.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York

Since 2001

2nd Circuit

Since 2002

Professional Experience

2014 - Current

Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC

Partner

2011 - 2014

Borrelli & Associates, PLLC

Senior Associate

2010 - 2011

Leeds Brown, PC

Senior Associate

2001 - 2010

Office of the Nassau County Attorney

Deputy County Attorney

Represent County administrators and County departments in labor and employment matters.

Education

Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus

B.S.

1996 - 1999

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

J.D. (1999)

Awards

year - Peter J. Famighetti

New York Metro Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

Contacts

Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC 25 Melville Park Rd #235 Melville NY 11747 Telephone: (631) 352-0050

Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC 280 NY-211 Middletown NY 10940 Telephone: (845) 669-0040

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Long Island Employment Lawyers

Looking for employment lawyers in Long Island? Then, stop searching and contact Famighetti and Weinick now for cases like sexual harassment, disability discrimination, wrongful termination and age discrimination in Long Island. www.linycemploymentlaw.com. Call us at 631-352-0050. We are located in Melville, New York.

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What is Disability Discrimination

Employment lawyers on Long Island discuss disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws. http://linycemploymentlaw.com
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Sexual Harassment in the workplace

Employment lawyers on Long Island discuss quid pro sexual harassment and hostile work environment sexual harassment and what to do about it. http://linycemploymentlaw.com
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What is a Reasonable Accommodation

Employment lawyers on Long Island discuss reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), and the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). http://www.linycemploymentlaw.com
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What is Wrongful Termination

Employment lawyers on Long Island discuss wrongful termination in New York, including discrimination and retaliation. http://www.linycemploymentlaw.com
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Hostile Work Environment

Employment lawyers on Long Island talk about what a hostile work environment is and what employees can do about it.
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Discrimination in the Workplace

Employment Lawyers on Long Island discuss workplace discrimination, how to identify discrimination, and what to do about discrimination.
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Peter J. Famighetti Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC

Experience: 23 years

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Phone: (631) 352-0050

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Municipal Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Certifications

Juris Doctorate

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

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Long Island Employment Law Blog

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