Best Employment Lawyers near Poughkeepsie, NY

3 of these firms are based in Poughkeepsie; the others serve Poughkeepsie from towns including Kingston (17 mi), Goshen (24 mi) and New Milford, CT (28 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Mark J. Metzger, Esq

Mark J. Metzger, Esq

(13)
  • Case
“He is a remarkable lawyer and made sure my son was compensated by a careless action of a business that denied any responsibility which caused serious injury to my son.”
In Business Since 2012
457 Maple St, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Law Office of Laura Wong-Pan

Law Office of Laura Wong-Pan

(7)
  • Case
  • Wrongful Termination
“I suppose the best compliment I can give her and what impressed me the most is this: the fact that although she had many clients demanding her time and attention, Laura made me feel as though I was the only one that mattered.”
In Business Since 2018
319 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY
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Corbally Gartland and Rappleyea

Corbally Gartland and Rappleyea

(5)
“We do a lot with Patrick Gartland and his team.”
In Business Since 1879
35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY
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J&G Law

J&G Law

(33)
  • Email
  • Divorce
  • Checks
“Our Landlord/Tenant case has gone through it over the year plus with the rules ever changing and Kara has been there every step of the way fighting for us and our case.”
Accepts Invoicing available, All Major Credit Cards, Cash, Check
Offers Financing Options
In Business Since 1971
Walden, NY · 17 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Watkins Law

Watkins Law

(1)
“He will handle your case very professionally and efficiently, will constantly keep you updated on the status of your case and will respond to your inquires promptly.”
In Business Since 2017
New Paltz, NY · 8 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Vanderwoude & Roma

Vanderwoude & Roma

(6)
“When my husband started having issues at his place of employment Mr.”
In Business Since 2017
Stormville, NY · 13 mi from Poughkeepsie
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This page gathers the 24 employment law firms listed for Poughkeepsie, NY. Details of their practice areas, booking options and office hours are drawn from each firm's own website, and the star ratings come from public reviews.

Area overview: Poughkeepsie, NY

The 24 firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 472 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (80%) and quality (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge" and "results". 1 is open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are employment law (3), family law (3), personal injury (3), real estate (3) and car accidents (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 22 of the firms on this page; 21 publish a contact page and 13 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Are all the employment firms shown here based in Poughkeepsie?

No. 3 of the 24 listed firms have an office in Poughkeepsie, and the others come from other towns outside it. Contract and severance work rarely needs you in the room, so distance matters less here than in other legal work.

Law Offices Of Edward Seplavy

Law Offices Of Edward Seplavy

(50)
  • Call
  • Workers Comp
  • Disability
“Mr Seplavy handled my case with extreme care and knowledge he was very easy to talk with and kept me informed with all aspects of my case,when conversing about the case he talked to me words I could understand,I would recommend his services to anyone...”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2008
Kingston, NY · 17 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Charny & Wheeler

Charny & Wheeler

(25)
  • Nonprofit
  • Employer
  • Understanding
“Charny & Wheeler represented me in a complicated dispute regarding significant unpaid compensation for work that I had performed under a commission contract.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2016
Rhinebeck, NY · 16 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Kirk & Teff

Kirk & Teff

(38)
  • Disability
  • Questions
  • Felt
“Long story short, we filed all the papers and went to Workers Comp court (without a lawyer) and had the judge grant us time to negotiate an out of court settlement with my aunt's company”
In Business Since 1986
Kingston, NY · 17 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Foulke Law Firm

Foulke Law Firm

(23)
  • Justice
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trial
“Their commitment and professionalism were overshadowed only by their understanding of my fragile well-being and handled me with dignity and respect always.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2004
Goshen, NY · 24 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Jones, Damia, Kaufman & Depaul

Jones, Damia, Kaufman & Depaul

(3)
“He pushed to get me everything I deserved and if it wasn't for him I probably would have given up the case very quickly and not gotten the surgeries I needed.”
In Business Since 1955
Danbury, CT · 31 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Brennan Kevin V

Brennan Kevin V

(3)
“Kevin took the time to explain his services.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Cornwall, NY · 19 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Rosenwasser Law Office

Rosenwasser Law Office

(1)
“That's why I'm smart enough to know who I need to call as soon as I see smoke.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2021
Goshen, NY · 24 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Bergstein & Ullrich

Bergstein & Ullrich

(1)
“If you need aggressive civil rights representation and want to be treated with care, dignity, transparency, and professionalism, choose Bergstein & Ullrich.”
In Business Since 2002
Chester, NY · 29 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Law Office of Andrea L. Gamalski

Law Office of Andrea L. Gamalski

(10)
  • Court
  • Knowledge
  • Divorce
“Gamalski prepared for the court was empathetic to our situation and we believe the summary motion she wrote will bring The Estate closer to the outcome we have prayed for.”
In Business Since 2020
Kingston, NY · 17 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Cramer & Anderson

Cramer & Anderson

(30)
  • Injured
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Results
“Also, since there were complications with some elements of my deal, Dan was highly skilled at working through all the issues and navigating around various obstacles that came up.”
In Business Since 1985
New Milford, CT · 28 mi from Poughkeepsie
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The Ahearne Law Firm

The Ahearne Law Firm

(35)
  • Communication
  • Team
  • Judge
“With his great depth of legal knowledge and personal attention to detail, Allan quickly helped me resolve an upsetting legal matter related to my late father's estate.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2011
Warwick, NY · 38 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Kitson & Schuyler

Kitson & Schuyler

(42)
  • Case
  • Questions
  • Feel
“I used Peter's services and expertise for pre-marital affairs, and his rates were very reasonable and he made himself available well after his office hours on more than a couple of occasions.”
Croton-On-Hudson, NY · 35 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Moots Pellegrini

Moots Pellegrini

(12)
  • Knowledge
“This law firm MOST DEFINITELY got them a helluva attorney in Cassidy as she is an intelligent and tenacious warrior, and a true winner (she is absolutely someone I would want fighting in a foxhole/courtroom beside me)!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2014
New Milford, CT · 28 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Markus & Sheridan

Markus & Sheridan

(17)
  • Life
  • Expectations
  • Happy
“I contacted Marc Sheridan who worked on my case and was very professional, communicated regularly, and was able to complete the process in the time frame he predicted.”
In Business Since 2009
Mt Kisco, NY · 35 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Diederich Law Office

Diederich Law Office

(2)
“Mike is a great, dedicated lawyer who cares about the well-being of his clients.”
In Business Since 2023
Stony Point, NY · 32 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Hertz Legal

Hertz Legal

(1)
“Best attorney in NY!”
In Business Since 2016
Croton-On-Hudson, NY · 35 mi from Poughkeepsie
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J.R. Heyel

J.R. Heyel

In Business Since 2007
Bethel, CT · 33 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Paes & Paes

Paes & Paes

(2)
“Great Wife & Husband team”
Sandy Hook, CT · 38 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Employment Legal Services in Poughkeepsie, NY Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$250
Maximum cost
$2500
National Average
$550
Avg Per Hour Rates
$300
$400
$700
Average price range is based on 342 cost profiles
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Average Cost $550
Minimum cost $250
Maximum cost $2500
Avg Per Hour Rates $300

Average range $400 to $700 is based on 342 cost profiles.

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