(Syracuse, NY): Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC is pleased to announce its Labor and Employment practice has once again been honored in the annual Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business directory in Upstate New York.

The following are excerpts from Chambers’ publication:

What the team is known for: Recognized as one of the leading Labor and Employment practices in upstate New York, with deep expertise in traditional labor matters and employment Litigation. Advises an impressive roster of clients including Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, Municipalities and medical centers. Handles labor relations, including collective bargaining, contract negotiation and arbitration, as well as a broad range of discrimination claims. Able to call upon the wider expertise of the Immigration and Employee Benefits practice groups.

Strengths (Quotes from client interviews): 

"They're our go-to firm. They are creative in their approach and come up with solutions to problems."
"They are a very strong team; we rely on their expertise in multiple matters."
"The attorneys are high-quality practitioners with small-market rates. Top shelf."

Notable Practitioners:

• Michael I. Bernstein (New York State) was named a Senior Statesperson, an honor given to attorneys whose close links with major clients render them pivotal to the firm’s success. Bernstein has extensive Experience acting for employers.
• Louis P. DiLorenzo (New York State) is a seasoned practitioner representing employers in Litigation as well as NLRB matters. DiLorenzo has practiced Labor and Employment law for more than 35 years and is managing member of the firm's New York City office.
• Laura H. Harshbarger (Upstate New York) possesses considerable Experience across a range of employment matters including tenure denial, expulsion and discrimination claims for colleges and universities. 

Chambers USA is a well-respected publication that carefully researches law firms, practice areas and individual attorneys in more than 185 jurisdictions and is widely considered to be the most reputable law firm directory in the world. Its rankings are based on interviews with leading practitioners and clients. 

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC is a law firm with 250 lawyers serving individuals, companies and public sector entities in a broad range of practice areas. Bond has eight offices in New York State and offices in Naples, Florida and Kansas City.