We help clients navigate the difficult maze of labor laws and employment laws including the ADA, ADEA, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, NY Human Rights, Title VII and numerous other Federal and State laws, rules and regulations governing the workplace.
We provide high-quality legal representation in a cost-effective manner for large companies, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, colleges, schools, municipalities, and individuals.
Our firm's experience covers the full range of labor law and employment law matters arising at union and non-union workplaces, including:
After practicing law for decades in diverse locations including the New York City metropolitan area, Upstate New York and Boston, Massachusetts, Joseph A. DeTraglia, Esq. founded a practice focused on labor and employment law in Utica, New York where he is active in the community.
Professional Experience: Private practice of Labor Law and Employment Law for nearly 25 years; General Counsel for Corporations; Hearing Officer and Counsel for State Labor Relations Agency
State Bar Admissions: New York State Courts; Massachusetts State Courts
Federal Court Admissions: United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; United States District Court for the Northern District of New York; 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 Western District of New York; United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Education: Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., with honors); Cornell University, School of Industrial & Labor Relations (B.S.)
Education Honors: Justinian Honorary Law Society, Dean's List
Professional Associations: Oneida County Bar Association Past President and Current Member; Mohawk Valley Society for Human Resource Management Board Member and Legislative Committee Chairperson; New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section Member; Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association Member
Community Organizations: Past Board President of Utica Zoological Society, Inc.; Board Member of Slocum Dickson Medical Group Foundation; Board/Committee Member and Volunteer for community youth organizations
Primary Practice Areas: Labor Law; Employment Law; Education/School Law
"Just a quick note to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided to me by Joe DeTraglia. From my initial visit through the legal proceedings, Joe listened and absorbed the details of my wrongful termination case, solicited my opinion and made convincing recommendations. He believed in me, and was always honest with me even when what he had to say did not please me. His deep grasp of my case was most apparent during deposition taking, where his line of questioning was unquestionably on point, in tune, and resulted in leading the deponent to divulge details which were critical to proving my case. During mediation Joe was a tremendous support for me, both personally and in his intricate knowledge of the details of my case, resulting in an expeditious resolution."
"Joe is a standout example of a professional, caring and knowledgeable attorney. He always listened, advocated and kept me up to date throughout the many twists and turns in my case. I am most pleased with the quality, responsiveness and extensive legal expertise of Joe DeTraglia. I really enjoyed working with him and could not be more satisfied."
October 21, 2019 - Joseph A. DeTraglia, Esq. has been a featured speaker conducting trainings and presentations on a wide variety of labor and employment law topics, including harassment prevention, employee handbooks and employment policies, overtime rules, discrimination and retaliation claims, workplace investigations, family leave regulations, civil rights litigation, legal ethics, and recent changes to various Federal and State laws, rules and regulations... Read More
October 21, 2019 - Joseph A. DeTraglia, Esq. was a featured speaker on Advanced Employment Law in June 2019 and will be a featured speaker in November 2019 discussing Employee Handbooks at a Human Resource Law seminar in Syracuse, New York... Read More
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