Joseph F. Kilada

Joseph F. Kilada, Esq. is an experienced New York labor and employment attorney and litigator whose practice focuses on employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, workplace rights, and wage-and-hour litigation. Mr. Kilada represents both employees and management in matters arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal employment laws, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related federal and New York employment laws. His practice includes federal and state litigation involving complex workplace disputes and significant legal issues.

Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination

Mr. Kilada represents employees and management in sexual harassment and employment discrimination matters. He handles cases involving allegations of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, discrimination based on sex or gender, race, religion, and other protected characteristics, as well as related retaliation and wrongful termination claims. He represents employees seeking to protect their workplace rights and pursue claims arising from unlawful employment practices, while also representing employers and management in defending against discrimination and harassment claims and addressing workplace disputes.

Retaliation and Wrongful Termination

Retaliation is a significant component of many employment disputes. Mr. Kilada represents employees and management in matters involving allegations of retaliation following complaints of discrimination, harassment, wage-and-hour violations, or other protected activity. His practice also includes wrongful termination and related employment claims arising under federal and New York law. He handles these matters in connection with administrative proceedings and litigation in federal and state courts.

FLSA and Overtime Litigation

Mr. Kilada represents employees and employers in wage-and-hour disputes arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable New York law. His practice includes overtime claims, unpaid wages, minimum wage issues, employee classification and exemption disputes, and other wage-and-hour matters. He represents employees seeking recovery of wages and overtime compensation and represents employers and management in defending wage-and-hour claims and addressing compliance and litigation issues.

Federal Employment Litigation

Mr. Kilada has extensive experience representing clients in federal litigation involving employment, civil rights, constitutional, and other federal legal issues. His federal litigation practice includes matters arising under Title VII, the FLSA, and other federal statutes, as well as related civil rights claims. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, among other courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kilada has represented individuals, businesses, and other clients in complex and high-profile litigation involving significant legal and factual issues. His broader litigation experience includes constitutional claims, civil rights matters, federal court litigation, and appellate advocacy.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Kilada began his legal career at a prominent public-interest law firm in Manhattan, where he handled complex legal matters and litigation, including trial work. He subsequently entered private practice and established a litigation law firm devoted to representing clients in complex legal matters.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Kilada has established a presence as a television legal analyst and commentator. He has appeared on television networks to provide legal analysis and commentary concerning significant cases and current legal issues. His legal experience and perspective have also been featured in newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets.

Mr. Kilada is also an experienced legal lecturer. He has lectured on significant legal subjects, including appellate and constitutional law, and has shared his legal knowledge through lectures and presentations. He has also been published in newspapers and law journals.

With a practice centered on labor and employment law and extensive experience in federal litigation, Mr. Kilada represents both employees and management throughout New York in complex employment disputes. His experience in sexual harassment, employment discrimination, retaliation, Title VII litigation, FLSA wage-and-hour claims, overtime disputes, and related civil rights matters allows him to address the legal and practical challenges that arise in workplace litigation.