Law Office of Joel L. Goldenberg, PLLC

• Discrimination and Retaliation
• Severance Review and Negotiation
• Wage and Hour Litigation
• Prevailing Wages and Benefits
• Misclassification Litigation
• Wrongful Termination and ADR
• Whistleblower Protection
• Employment Contracts and Handbooks
• Noncompete and Restrictive Covenants

When You Need an Employment Attorney:

If you're working off the clock, not receiving overtime pay, or your employer calls you an "independent contractor" but controls your schedule—you may be owed significant compensation. We regularly recover unpaid wages for healthcare workers, delivery drivers, and construction workers who've been shortchanged for years. Facing a severance agreement? Don't sign until we review it—employers often lowball the first offer. Experiencing retaliation after reporting discrimination or safety violations? Time limits apply, and documentation is critical. Restricted by a non-compete that's keeping you from earning a living? Many are unenforceable. We've helped hundreds of employees secure the compensation and justice they deserve. One consultation could reveal money you're already owed.

• Breach of Contract
• Fraud and Misrepresentation
• Quasi-contract Litigation
• Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
• Interference with Business Relations
• Debtor/Creditor Disputes
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty
• Products Liability
• Insurance Coverage Disputes

When Your Business Needs a Litigator:

That "handshake deal" that went south? We can still help you recover what you're owed. Business partner locked you out of accounts or making decisions without you? Time is critical to protect your investment. Customer refusing to pay a six-figure invoice? We know how to turn excuses into payments. Insurance company denying your legitimate claim after you've paid premiums for years? That's their playbook—we know how to counter it. Competitor spreading lies about your business or poaching your clients? The damage compounds daily. Former partner or employee walking away with your trade secrets or customer lists? Quick action can mean the difference between survival and closure. We've recovered millions for businesses facing these exact situations. Every day you wait costs money—let's discuss your options before it's too late.

• RPAPL 881 Disputes (Adjoining Property Access)
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Condo and Co-op Disputes
• Downpayment and Specific Performance
• Foreclosure Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Zoning and Land Use Matters
• Adverse Possession
• DOB Violations

When You Need a Real Estate Attorney:

Neighbor's construction damaging your property or blocking access you need for repairs? Every day of delay costs thousands. Tenant hasn't paid rent in months but knows every trick to avoid eviction? We move cases through court faster. Condo board making your life hell with arbitrary rules or denying your legitimate requests? They're banking on you giving up. Lost your downpayment when a deal fell through? That money isn't gone—sellers can't just keep it. Contractor disappeared with your money or left your project a disaster? Liens and licenses give us leverage. Stop work order killing your project? We get buildings back on track. Someone claiming they own part of your land because they've been using it? Quick response is essential to protect your title. We've saved clients millions in property value and recovered deposits others said were lost forever. In real estate, waiting always makes things worse—and more expensive.