About The Law Offices of Jerry Feeney — Employment Law New York

Employment law New York professionals and property owners encounter often intersects with complex real estate transactions, and The Law Offices of Jerry Feeney brings deep expertise to both areas from offices on East 33rd Street in Midtown Manhattan. Employment law New York clients value the firm’s no-nonsense, results-driven approach — whether the matter involves a workplace dispute, a 1031 exchange, or a complex commercial property closing with last-minute complications. Jerry Feeney has been a trusted name in the New York legal market for years, known for saving clients money, resolving deal-threatening issues, and explaining options in terms that non-lawyers can actually use. For New York residents comparing employment law attorneys in New York, the ReachAttorneys directory provides detailed practitioner profiles across the city.

Beyond transactional work, Feeney is also an educator in the field — recognized by the REBNY for exceptional instruction on Law of Agency and Fair Housing — which reflects the depth of legal knowledge he brings to client matters. Clients who have used the firm for multiple transactions over many years describe an attorney who identifies risk before it becomes a problem and who consistently delivers at a fair price point for Manhattan-level legal work.

Employment Law New York — Practice Areas & Services

• Employment law disputes and workplace matters
• Real estate transactions including 1031 exchanges
• Residential and commercial property closings
• Mortgage transfers and title matters
• Fair Housing compliance counsel
• Law of Agency and real estate regulatory matters
• NYC co-op and condo purchase representation
• Multi-transaction client relationships

What Clients Say

Reviewers describe Jerry Feeney as a seasoned professional who has saved clients significant money across multiple transactions, resolved difficult issues at closing with precision, and provided guidance that gave real comfort on the soundness of deals. Multiple clients have used him for three to six or more transactions. His REBNY teaching work receives specific praise for historical context, real-world examples, and the ability to make a seven-hour continuing education class genuinely engaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

What employment law protections do New York workers have beyond federal law?

New York State and New York City provide some of the strongest worker protections in the country. The New York State Human Rights Law covers employers with four or more employees, the New York City Human Rights Law applies even to smaller employers, and the state’s WARN Act requires 90 days’ notice of mass layoffs — stricter than the federal standard of 60 days. These layered protections make experienced local counsel especially valuable.

How does a 1031 exchange work under New York law?

A 1031 exchange allows property owners to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds from a property sale into a like-kind replacement property. New York State conforms to federal 1031 exchange rules with strict timelines — 45 days to identify replacement property and 180 days to close. Errors in timing or documentation can eliminate the tax deferral entirely, making precise legal coordination essential.