# Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. > Official Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. business agent. Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. is a New York City law firm representing clients in New… ## Ask it a question Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/zellerlegal. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_zellerlegal and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. – Firm Overview Practice focus - Employment law for workers, including wage and hour violations, overtime violations, workplace retaliation, and discrimination (age, disability, pregnancy and other protected characteristics). - Personal injury and medical malpractice, including car and pedestrian accidents, premises and construction accidents, birth injuries, nursing home abuse/neglect, medical malpractice, and related claims. Who the firm represents - Individuals who have been treated unfairly at work, including those denied proper pay or subjected to discrimination or retaliation. - People injured because of someone else's carelessness or negligence, from soft-tissue injuries to serious and catastrophic loss. Service area - Primarily serves clients in: - New York City (Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan) - New York State - New Jersey - Connecticut Office contact details - Phone: (212) 229-2249 - Fax: (212) 229-2246 - Office address: 277 Broadway, Suite 408, New York, NY 10007 Consultations and meeting options - Free initial consultation for prospective clients. - Evening and weekend consultations can be arranged upon request. - The firm can visit clients at home or in the hospital when necessary. - Spanish translation services are available. Fees and payment structure (as stated on the website) - Personal injury and employment law matters are generally taken on a contingency-fee basis. - In contingency-fee cases, the client does not pay legal fees unless the firm recovers compensation for the client's losses. Communication and approach - Hands-on, empathetic legal counsel. - The firm explains the law, the legal process, and available options so clients can make informed decisions. - The firm strives to be available and responsive, returning calls, emails and text messages promptly. Source: https://zellerlegal.com ## What Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. does Types of employment law matters handled - Wage and hour violations, including failure to pay for all hours worked. - Overtime violations and underpayment of overtime. - Misclassification of employees as exempt from overtime or as independent contractors. - Age discrimination, disability discrimination and pregnancy discrimination. - Workplace retaliation. - Sexual harassment and other unlawful workplace conduct. Wage and hour basics (as described on the firm's website) - Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York wage laws, most employees must be paid at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked. - Most non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay at time-and-a-half their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Examples of hours that may count as "hours worked" - Job-related time for the benefit of the employer, including: - "On the clock" time during scheduled shifts. - Certain "off the clock" time, such as required work before or after a shift. - Common problem areas mentioned on the firm's site include: - Automatic lunch deductions when employees actually work through lunch. - Short breaks (around 15–20 minutes) that are improperly deducted from hours worked. - Required pre-shift or post-shift work or meetings when employees are not on the clock. - Certain travel time during the workday (for example, between job sites or to meet vendors, co-workers or customers). - Some types of out-of-town or after-hours travel, depending on the circumstances. Common employer practices that may violate wage and hour laws - Treating employees as exempt from overtime based only on their job title, rather than their actual duties. - Assuming that paying someone a salary automatically makes them exempt from overtime. - Misclassifying workers who function like employees as "independent contractors." - Making employees work off the clock, including after they have punched out. - Refusing to pay overtime that was not pre-approved, even though the employer knew or should have known the work was being done. - Failing to pay a final paycheck after an employee quits or is fired. - Paying "straight time" instead of time-and-a-half for overtime hours. - Using automatic deductions for lunch, breaks, or other time without accurately tracking whether the employee actually took the time off. - Failing to include certain bonuses or premium payments when calculating the overtime rate. Laws referenced on the firm's website - Federal law: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). - New York law: New York Minimum Wage Act and related wage and hour regulations. How the firm assists employees - Evaluates whether particular work time should be counted as hours worked. - Assesses whether an employee may have been misclassified as exempt or as an independent contractor. - Pursues claims for unpaid minimum wage, unpaid overtime, and related damages where supported by the facts and applicable law. *Note: This document summarizes information from the firm's website. It is for general informational purposes about the firm's services and does not provide individualized legal advice.* Types of personal injury matters handled - Car accidents. - Pedestrian accidents. - Premises liability and premises accidents. - Construction accidents. - Nursing home abuse and neglect. - Birth injuries. - Other injuries caused by the carelessness or negligence of others, ranging from soft-tissue injuries to serious and catastrophic losses. Types of medical malpractice matters referenced - General medical malpractice claims. - Anesthesia errors (see separate document for more detail). What the firm seeks to recover in personal injury and medical malpractice cases - Wages and income lost because of the injury. - Pain and suffering. - Unreimbursed medical expenses. - Loss of enjoyment of life. - Loss of companionship or consortium, where permitted by law. Geographic focus - Represents personal injury and medical malpractice clients in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, including across the five boroughs of New York City (Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan). Consultations and fees for injury cases - Free initial consultation for potential personal injury and medical malpractice clients. - All personal injury claims are handled on a contingency-fee basis. - Many employment law disputes are also handled on a contingency-fee basis. - In contingency-fee matters, clients typically do not pay legal fees unless the firm recovers compensation for their losses, as stated on the website. Approach to representation - Conducts a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances of each case. - Works with expert witnesses when appropriate to explain what happened and to support the client's claims. - Explains the law, the legal process, options and prospects for success so clients can make informed decisions. - Strives to be available and responsive, returning calls, emails, and text messages promptly. *This document summarizes information from the firm's website about its personal injury and medical malpractice services. It is for general informational purposes about the firm's services and does not provide individualized legal advice.* Source: https://zellerlegal.com ## Where Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. works Lists Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, Queens, Staten Island, and Opportunity as a location. Names Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, Queens, and Staten Island as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Age discrimination employment law representation Focus of the firm's age discrimination practice - Represents workers who believe they have been discriminated against in hiring, firing, promotion, or other terms and conditions of employment because of their age. - Handles age discrimination claims in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Laws referenced on the firm's website - Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): generally applies to employers with 20 or more employees and prohibits discrimination against individuals age 40 or older based on age. - New York state age discrimination law: as described on the firm's site, New York law has been expanded so that it is illegal for any employer to discriminate against any person because of age. Examples of age-related workplace issues - Denial of employment, or refusal to hire, because of age. - Termination or layoff decisions influenced by age. - Demotions, pay cuts, or loss of benefits based on age. - Being treated differently than younger co-workers in assignments, discipline, or opportunities because of age. How the firm handles age discrimination claims - Investigates the facts and circumstances of the situation, including talking with co-workers and other witnesses when appropriate. - Confirms whether a worker is eligible to file an age discrimination claim under applicable federal and/or state law. - Assists with required steps before filing suit, including compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) procedures where necessary. - Provides representation in court and advocates for appropriate remedies where the law has been violated. Fees and consultations for age discrimination matters - Free initial consultation is available. - Most employment law disputes, including many age discrimination claims, are handled on a contingency-fee basis; clients generally do not pay legal fees unless the firm recovers compensation, as described on the website. *This document summarizes information from the firm's website about its age discrimination practice. It is for general informational purposes about the firm's services and does not provide individualized legal advice.* Source: https://zellerlegal.com ## Anesthesia error personal injury claims Focus of the firm's anesthesia error practice - Represents individuals who have suffered injury or loss because of carelessness or negligence in the administration or management of anesthesia. - Handles anesthesia error claims as part of its broader personal injury and medical malpractice practice in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Examples of anesthesia-related issues mentioned on the website - Failure to conduct an appropriate pre-anesthesia workup, including checking for potential allergies or side effects. - Errors in the type or dosage of anesthesia administered. - Failure to properly train medical personnel involved in the anesthesia process. - Human error, such as: - Misreading vital signs. - Failure to monitor the patient adequately. - Failure to properly or timely intubate. - Mistakes in operating anesthesia equipment. Types of losses the firm seeks to recover in anesthesia error cases - Lost wages and income. - Pain and suffering. - Loss of enjoyment of life. - Loss of companionship or consortium, where permitted by law. - Unreimbursed medical expenses and other related losses. Consultations, fees, and accessibility - Free initial consultation for individuals with potential anesthesia error claims. - Anesthesia error claims are handled on a contingency-fee basis; clients generally do not pay legal fees unless the firm recovers compensation for their losses, as stated on the website. - Evening and weekend consultations can be arranged upon request. - The firm can meet clients at home or in the hospital when necessary and offers Spanish translation services. *This document summarizes information from the firm's website about its anesthesia error and related medical malpractice practice. It is for general informational purposes about the firm's services and does not provide individualized legal advice.* Source: https://zellerlegal.com ## What Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. has not published yet These are things people ask Law Office of Justin A. Zeller, P.C. that its published information does not yet cover. - prices, fees or billing arrangements beyond what is stated - attorney availability, appointment times or response speeds - guaranteed case outcomes or results - specific settlement or verdict amounts - timeframes to resolve a case - scope of legal services outside the described practice areas Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://zellerlegal.com