Brendan Chao – Attorney & Counsellor at Law is a dedicated legal practice specializing in employment law and civil rights litigation, representing individuals and small businesses in workplace disputes. With over 25 years of experience, the firm stands out for its aggressive advocacy, personalized approach, and the attorney’s firsthand understanding of discrimination, having experienced it himself.
The firm primarily represents individual employees facing workplace issues and also assists small-business owners with employment conflicts. Leveraging a background as a former U.S. Marine, small business owner, and Assistant District Attorney in a Major Crimes Bureau, Brendan Chao brings a unique, multifaceted perspective to each case. He provides honest, no-nonsense assessments and tailors strategies to each client’s needs, aiming for quiet settlements or vigorous litigation as required.
Services Offered
- Sexual Harassment
- Disability Discrimination
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Equal Pay Act
- Race & Color Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Overtime Pay
- Sex Discrimination
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Military Reservists
- National Origin Discrimination
- Age Discrimination
- Criminal Defense
- Federal Litigation
- State Court Litigation
- Negotiation of Employment Terms
- Representation Before Investigative Bodies (EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR, NYSDOL)
Serving clients throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the five boroughs of New York City, the firm is fluent in Spanish and handles cases in federal courts including the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Districts of New York, as well as the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
