Employment lawyers for workers in New York

Fired? Retaliated against? Mistreated at work?

You may have more rights than your employer wants you to know. Diederich Law Office helps employees throughout New York hold employers accountable for wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, wage theft, workplace harassment, and unfair severance agreements.

Most cases are taken on a contingency-fee basis — if we don't recover compensation, you generally owe no attorney's fees.

Practice Areas

How we fight for workers

If your employer broke the law, you deserve someone in your corner who knows how to hold them accountable.

  • 01

    Wrongful Termination

    Fired for reasons that violate the law? We help employees determine whether they have a claim and pursue accountability.

  • 02

    Discrimination

    Race, gender, age, disability, FMLA leave, pregnancy, religion, and other protected characteristics should never determine a person's opportunities at work.

  • 03

    Retaliation

    Employers cannot legally punish workers for reporting unlawful conduct or exercising protected rights.

  • 04

    Wage Theft

    Workers deserve every dollar they earn. Diederich Law Office doesn't let anyone take it.

  • 05

    Whistleblower Rights

    Employees who expose wrongdoing should be protected, not punished. If your workplace gave you a hard time for keeping your team safe and sound, we're here to help.

  • 06

    Severance Agreements

    Before you sign away your rights, let us review your severance agreement, explain what you may be giving up, and negotiate for the package you deserve.

Not sure which category fits your situation? That's what we're here for.

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10+Years fighting for employees

Our Mission

The most important battles in employment law are rarely just about a paycheck.

They are about dignity, fairness, and holding powerful institutions accountable.

For over 10 years, Diederich Law Office has dedicated its practice to representing employees whose rights have been violated and whose voices deserve to be heard.

We believe exceptional advocacy changes lives. That's why we seek out challenging cases, develop innovative legal strategies, and pursue results with the intensity and preparation of a premier litigation firm. Our attorneys draw on experience in employment law, civil rights, corporate law, federal courts, Supreme Court advocacy, and military law, bringing a uniquely sophisticated approach to every matter we handle.

We are driven by a culture of excellence, intellectual rigor, and client-centered advocacy. For lawyers who want meaningful work, courtroom responsibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, Diederich is a place to build a career defined by purpose. From offices serving clients throughout New York and New Jersey, we continue to fight for workers, advance civil rights, and set the standard for employee-side employment litigation.

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Contact

Your place of work should never be a place of suffering. Contact us today.

Tell us what happened. A member of our team will review your situation and get back to you — there is no cost to reach out.