Satter Ruhlen Law Firm, PLLC - Syracuse, NY

Championing Employee Rights at Satter Ruhlen Law Firm

In an uneven workplace where employers possess vast financial and institutional power, working people deserve fearless legal advocates who will fight exclusively on their behalf. Situated at 217 South Salina Street on the 6th Floor in downtown Syracuse, Satter Ruhlen Law Firm, PLLC has proudly defended labor unions and individual workers across Central and Northern New York since 1984. The firm maintains an unwavering rule: they represent only workers and unions, never employers or insurance companies. Led by attorney Sarah E. Ruhlen, the firm provides aggressive 'big-firm' legal firepower coupled with the direct care, empathy, and personal attention of a boutique practice. If you need to find an attorney to challenge unfair workplace treatment or want to hire a lawyer with extensive trial and arbitration experience, Satter Ruhlen Law Firm delivers principled, results-driven advocacy.

Skilled Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Lawyers

No worker should endure bias or unfair treatment while earning a living. Serving as dedicated employment and labor lawyers, the firm vigorously enforces protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The legal team advocates for clients facing:

• Workplace discrimination based on race, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, or national origin;
• Severe sexual harassment and pervasive hostile work environment conditions;
• Illegal retaliation for reporting unlawful practices, filing safety complaints, or requesting reasonable accommodations;
• Whistleblower protections under federal and New York State labor statutes;
• Wage and hour violations, including unpaid overtime and improper employee misclassification.

Formidable Wrongful Termination Lawyers Fighting Unlawful Firings

Losing a job due to discriminatory or retaliatory motives can cause devastating financial and personal consequences. As experienced wrongful termination lawyers, Satter Ruhlen investigates the circumstances surrounding firings, layoffs, and constructive discharges. For public sector workers, the firm represents civil service employees in disciplinary hearings under New York Civil Service Law Section 75, vigorously defending their due process rights and career reputations against baseless allegations.

Dedicated Labor Union Counsel and Collective Bargaining

With more than four decades at the forefront of the labor movement, Satter Ruhlen Law Firm is one of Upstate New York's premier legal allies for organized labor. The firm represents union leadership in grievance arbitrations, contract negotiations, strike preparation, and unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). From healthcare and education to industrial and public safety sectors, the firm works tirelessly to protect workers' collective voices.

Severance Negotiations and Professional Employment Contracts

Before signing any workplace agreement, obtaining skilled legal advice is vital. As experienced contract lawyers, the firm reviews and negotiates executive employment contracts, non-compete clauses, non-disclosure agreements, and severance packages to ensure departing employees receive equitable compensation. The firm also defends professionals against licensing investigations before state oversight boards.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation in Syracuse

When your livelihood, dignity, or career is at risk, you need an attorney with the courage and skill to hold powerful employers accountable. If you need legal counsel in Central New York, contact Satter Ruhlen Law Firm, PLLC today to schedule a confidential legal consultation at their downtown Syracuse office.