Louis Pechman

Louis Pechman, a distinguished attorney in East Elmhurst, New York, has dedicated over four decades to practicing workplace law across federal and state courts, as well as government agencies. His expertise encompasses employment discrimination, sex harassment litigation, union-management relations, employment contracts, non-competition agreements, independent contractor issues, and overtime and pay disputes. Lou provides practical guidance to both employees and employers, focusing on enhancing or, when necessary, terminating employment relationships.

Recognized by his peers, Lou has been included in The Best Lawyers in America and named a New York Super Lawyer in Labor and Employment Law since 2006. His ethical standards have been affirmed with an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo. As a Fellow of the American Bar Association, he is part of an elite group of attorneys demonstrating exceptional achievements and dedication to the legal profession's highest principles.

The Pechman Law Group PLLC has been acknowledged by U.S. News' Best Law Firms as a Tier 1 firm in Employment Law for Individuals and Labor Law for Management. Lou has also been recognized among the “Top 100” lawyers in New York City by Super Lawyers and is a leading authority in wage and hour law, having litigated over 300 cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law in the past decade.

As the founder of waiterpay.com, Lou addresses complex wage and hour issues in New York's restaurant industry. In addition to his practice, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law, where he teaches “Wage Theft: Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities.” Lou is a former Chair of the New York County Lawyers’ Association Committee on Labor Relations.