Michael P. Pappas
Michael P. Pappas Law Firm, P.C. • New York, NY
Wrongful TerminationClass ActionsEmployment ContractsEmployment LawInvestigations
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Contact
Email
michael@pappaslawfirm.com
Phone
(877) 754-7402
Address
3 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, 10019, US
Professional
About
Michael Pappas is an experienced employment law attorney who has been successfully representing and advising clients for more than 28 years. Mr. Pappas has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law, including wage and hour matters, employment discrimination and harassment, whistleblowing and retaliation, trade secrets and non-compete agreements, employee privacy and social media, executive compensation, employment contracts, wrongful termination, disability and medical leave laws, and employment practice compliance reviews. He has proven expertise handling complex lawsuits, class actions, financial industry arbitrations, and proceedings before government agencies, as well as conducting internal investigations and policy audits, and providing practical and strategic advice and counseling. During his career, Mr. Pappas has provided effective and efficient legal representation to a diverse group of clients, from individuals to small businesses to the largest corporations in America. He has a long track record of achieving outstanding results and helping clients accomplish their goals in a timely and cost-effective manner. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Pappas practiced at the nation’s top employment law firms for more than 24 years. For more than a decade, Mr. Pappas was a Partner at one of the leading employment & labor law firm in the United States. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Law, where he was a Distinguished Scholar and an Editor of the Boston University Law Review.
About Wrongful Termination Law
Wrongful termination attorneys represent employees who were illegally fired from their jobs. They fight to recover lost wages and damages. Common matters include illegal firing, retaliation, discrimination, breach of contract.
Credentials
Education
1989 Boston University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1986 St John's University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
1987 G. Joseph Tauro Distinguished Scholar, Boston University School of Law 1987 Law Review, Boston University School of Law
Publications
2017 The Lexis Practice Advisor Journal Reduce Litigation Risks When Hiring From a Competitor 2016 Lexis Nexis Publishing Negotiating Settlement Agreements on Behalf of Employees 2015 Lexis Nexis Publishing Drafting and Filing Summary Judgment Motions For EEO Claims 2009 Littler ASAP Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don't: Terminating Accused Harasser Can Lead to Liability for “Sex Stereotyping” 2007 Littler ASAP A “Constructive” Decision: The Employee Choice Doctrine Is Alive and Well in New York
Associations
2015 - Present American Bar Association Member 2015 - Present New York State Bar Association Member 2014 - Present Hellenic Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2017 Hellenic Lawyers Association - Continuing Legal Education Advising Clients on Employment Matters: The Plaintiff's Perspective
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Updated: Jun 04, 2026