Law Office of Regina Sarkis, PLLC - Rochester, NY

Dedicated Employment Law and Business Counsel in Rochester

Experiencing unlawful treatment in the workplace can damage your professional reputation, erode your financial security, and cause immense personal anxiety. Whether dealing with sudden termination, systemic bias, or an employer refusing to pay earned wages, navigating employment law requires an assertive advocate in your corner. The Law Office of Regina Sarkis, PLLC was founded in 2021 to champion workplace fairness across Monroe County and western New York. Based at 21 Goodway Drive in Rochester, solo practitioner Regina Sarkis became an attorney with a fundamental purpose: empowering individuals who feel voiceless against corporate employers and complex bureaucracies.

Bringing a client-first approach to every matter, attorney Sarkis works directly with clients through every stage of their legal journey. She takes the time to explain legal options thoroughly, ensuring that workers and business owners understand the strategic choices available to achieve optimal outcomes both in and out of court.

Assertive Advocacy for Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

New York State enforces some of the strictest employee protection statutes in the nation, yet workplace misconduct remains widespread. The firm workplace discrimination lawyers provide rigorous representation across all forms of illegal treatment, including:

• Workplace discrimination lawyers advocacy targeting systemic bias based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, or national origin
• Harassment lawyers counsel addressing hostile working environments, inappropriate sexual conduct, and retaliatory intimidation
• Wrongful termination lawyers representation for employees discharged after filing complaints or blowing the whistle on illegal corporate behavior
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) violations involving unlawful denial of leave or post-leave retaliation
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) representation securing reasonable workplace accommodations for disabled professionals

Wage Theft and Department of Labor Inquiries

Every employee has the legal right to receive every dollar they earn. Attorney Sarkis vigorously investigates wage violations under state and federal statutes, representing clients in matters involving:

• Wage and hour lawyers claims for unpaid overtime, off-the-clock duties, and minimum wage non-compliance
• Recovery of earned, accrued vacation time withheld upon job separation under New York Labor Law Section 195.5
• Independent contractor misclassification disputes denying workers statutory benefits and overtime eligibility
• Equal pay violations addressing gender-based or discriminatory wage disparities
• Representation during New York State Department of Labor audits and investigations

Small Business Formation, Contract Drafting, and HR Solutions

In addition to employee advocacy, Regina Sarkis serves as a trusted legal advisor to local entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners across Rochester. Her business formation lawyers and contract lawyers services include:

• Limited Liability Company (LLC) formation, operating agreements, and commercial registrations
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating non-compete agreements, severance packages, and vendor contracts
• Structuring compliant employee handbooks, workplace policies, and collective bargaining labor agreements

Direct Attorney Access and Free Initial Case Evaluations

Working with the Law Office of Regina Sarkis, PLLC means having direct access to your attorney rather than being transferred between paralegals and assistants. Attorney Sarkis offers a complimentary 30-minute initial phone consultation to evaluate your claims and discuss strategic next steps in a confidential setting.

When you need to hire an attorney who prioritizes your personal justice, contact Regina Sarkis at (585) 210-3309 or email [email protected] to schedule your free consultation today.