Sexual Harassment Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY
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Brooklyn Sexual Harassment Attorney Results
You’re not looking for empty promises. You need results that actually change your situation. Our clients have recovered millions in compensation for sexual harassment, discrimination, and hostile work environments across Brooklyn and NYC.
What does winning look like? It means getting the financial compensation you deserve for lost wages, emotional distress, and career damage. It means holding your employer accountable for allowing harassment to continue. Most importantly, it means you can finally sleep at night knowing someone fought for you—and won.
The harassment stops. The fear ends. Your dignity gets restored. That’s what real legal victory looks like.
Brooklyn Sexual Misconduct Lawyer Experience
John Howley has spent over 30 years fighting for employees who’ve been sexually harassed, discriminated against, or retaliated against in Brooklyn workplaces. He’s not just another lawyer—he’s argued cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and recovered over $80 million in a single discrimination case.
But here’s what makes us different: we actually listen. When you call, you’re talking to someone who understands that this isn’t just about legal technicalities. Your reputation matters. Your career matters. Your family’s financial security matters.
Brooklyn employees face unique challenges, from small family businesses in Bensonhurst to corporate offices in Downtown Brooklyn. Whether you’re dealing with a supervisor at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital or harassment at a restaurant in Bay Ridge, we know the local employment landscape and how to navigate it effectively.
Brooklyn Quid Pro Quo Lawyer Process
First, we listen to exactly what happened. No judgment, no rushing—just understanding your situation completely. We’ll explain your rights under New York’s stronger sexual harassment laws and what options you have moving forward.
Next, we investigate and document everything. This means gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and building a case that proves what you’ve endured. We handle all the legal complexities while keeping you informed every step of the way.
Then we fight for maximum compensation. Whether that’s through negotiating a settlement or taking your case to court, we’re prepared to go the distance. Most cases settle, but employers know we’re not afraid of trial—and that changes everything at the negotiation table.
Throughout this process, you pay nothing unless we win. That’s our commitment to you.
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Sexual Assault Lawyer Brooklyn Services
New York gives you stronger protection against sexual harassment than federal law. Under NYC Human Rights Law, harassment doesn’t have to be “severe or pervasive”—it just has to be unwelcome. This means you have more legal options than employees in other states.
We handle every type of workplace sexual harassment case: quid pro quo harassment where supervisors demand sexual favors for job benefits, hostile work environment cases involving crude comments or unwanted touching, and retaliation cases where you’re punished for reporting harassment.
Brooklyn’s diverse workforce faces unique challenges. Restaurant workers in Sheepshead Bay deal with customer harassment. Healthcare workers at Kings County Hospital face different pressures. Office workers in DUMBO encounter their own set of problems. We understand these industry-specific issues and know how to address them legally.
You’re also protected from retaliation. If your employer tries to punish you for reporting harassment or filing a complaint, that’s a separate legal violation we can pursue.
How much does it cost to hire a sexual harassment lawyer in Brooklyn?
Nothing upfront, and nothing unless you win. We handle strong sexual harassment cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
This levels the playing field against employers who have their own legal teams. You get the same high-quality representation that corporations receive at large law firms, without worrying about hourly billing or upfront costs. We only get paid when you get paid, so we’re motivated to get you the best possible outcome.
What counts as sexual harassment under New York law?
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexual comments, unwanted touching, crude jokes, or any conduct of a sexual nature that affects your work environment. It also includes non-sexual conduct like offensive remarks about your gender.
New York’s laws are broader than federal law. Under NYC Human Rights Law, the harassment doesn’t need to be “severe or pervasive”—it just needs to be unwelcome and affect your work. This means even isolated incidents can be actionable if they’re serious enough, like sexual assault.
The harassment can come from supervisors, coworkers, customers, or vendors. Your employer has a legal duty to prevent and address harassment once they know about it.
How long do I have to file a sexual harassment claim in Brooklyn?
Time limits vary depending on which law you file under, and this is critical—missing a deadline can destroy your case. Under federal law, you typically have 180 days to file with the EEOC (300 days in New York). State and city laws have different timeframes.
However, New York law allows you to go directly to court without filing with the EEOC first, which can be strategically advantageous. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more options you’ll have and the better we can preserve evidence.
Don’t wait to see if the harassment stops on its own. Employers often claim that delays in reporting mean the harassment wasn’t serious or didn’t really happen. Early action protects your rights and strengthens your case.
What if I'm afraid my employer will retaliate against me?
Retaliation is illegal and gives you additional legal claims against your employer. New York law specifically prohibits employers from punishing employees who report harassment, file complaints, or participate in investigations.
If your employer retaliates—through firing, demotion, schedule changes, or creating a more hostile environment—that’s a separate legal violation we can pursue for additional damages. Many of our clients recover significant compensation specifically for retaliation.
We understand this fear is real, especially when your harasser is your supervisor or someone who controls your job. That’s exactly why these anti-retaliation laws exist, and why having an experienced attorney protecting your rights from the beginning is so important.
Can I sue if the harassment came from a coworker, not my boss?
Yes, you can sue your employer for coworker harassment if they knew or should have known about it and failed to take appropriate action to stop it. Employers have a legal duty to maintain a harassment-free workplace.
The key is whether your employer had notice of the harassment and what they did about it. If you reported it to HR or management and they ignored it, minimized it, or failed to investigate properly, your employer can be held liable for allowing a hostile work environment to continue.
Even if you didn’t formally report it, if the harassment was obvious or widespread enough that management should have known, your employer can still be held responsible. We investigate how your employer handled the situation and whether they met their legal obligations.
What kind of compensation can I recover in a sexual harassment case?
You can recover multiple types of damages depending on your case. Economic damages include lost wages, lost benefits, and future earning capacity if the harassment damaged your career trajectory. We also pursue compensation for emotional distress, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.
In cases involving particularly egregious conduct, punitive damages may be available to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior. You may also be entitled to reinstatement to your job, promotion you were denied, or other workplace changes.
Attorney fees are often recoverable in successful harassment cases, which means the defendant pays our fees separately from your compensation. Medical expenses for therapy or treatment related to the harassment are also recoverable. Every case is different, but our goal is always maximum compensation for everything you’ve endured.
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