Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Employment Law Attorneys in Syracuse, NY
Satter Ruhlen Law Firm has dedicated over four decades to protecting the rights of working people through specialized legal representation. Founded in 1984, our practice exclusively serves unions and individuals, focusing on labor and employment law matters. Our attorneys combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized attention of a boutique practice, maintaining a strong reputation in Central New York for effective advocacy. We handle complex cases involving union representation, employment disputes, and workplace rights violations across both public and private sectors.Our team brings extensive experience in federal and state court litigation, administrative agency proceedings, and collective bargaining negotiations. Recognized for our commitment to advancing labor interests, we provide strategic counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances while maintaining ethical standards and professional integrity.
Services
Labor Law Representation
Employment Law Cases
Union Support Services
Employment Contracts
Discrimination Cases
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in union-side labor law representation
- Our practice exclusively serves workers and unions, never employers
- We combine big-firm legal expertise with personalized client attention
- Our attorneys have successfully handled landmark employment law cases
- We maintain active involvement in legal education and professional organizations
Services
Labor Law Representation
We provide comprehensive legal representation for unions in contract negotiations, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. Our services include defending unfair labor practice charges, assisting with representation cases, and advising on collective bargaining agreements. With decades of experience, we help unions navigate complex labor laws while protecting workers' rights across various industries.
Employment Law Cases
Our firm represents employees in discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. We handle matters involving non-compete agreements, severance packages, and employment contract disputes. Our attorneys advocate for clients' rights in both public and private sectors, ensuring fair treatment and legal compliance in the workplace through litigation and settlement negotiations.
Union Support Services
We assist unions with arbitrations, board charges, and collective bargaining negotiations. Our services include representing union locals in disciplinary proceedings, contract enforcement matters, and organizing efforts. We specialize in public sector union representation, including education, healthcare, and law enforcement industries, ensuring effective advocacy for workers' collective interests.
People
Mimi C. Satter
Founding Attorney
Practicing union-side labor law since 1977, Mimi Satter has represented workers in healthcare, public safety, and education sectors. She teaches labor law at Cornell and Syracuse universities and has authored publications on union law matters.
Sarah E. Ruhlen
Attorney
Admitted in New York and Pennsylvania, Sarah Ruhlen specializes in employment discrimination cases and union representation. She focuses on race, gender, and disability discrimination claims while serving on legal association committees.
McKenzie Coufal
Office Manager
Managing daily operations while maintaining real estate expertise, McKenzie ensures efficient client communication and office organization. She combines administrative skills with customer service excellence to support the legal team's operations.
Questions
What areas of law does Satter Ruhlen specialize in?
We focus exclusively on labor and employment law, representing unions and employees in workplace rights matters.
How does the firm handle union representation cases?
We provide comprehensive support including contract negotiations, arbitrations, unfair labor practice defense, and collective bargaining representation.
What employment law matters do you handle?
We represent employees in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, non-compete agreements, and wage and hour disputes.
Do you represent both unions and individual employees?
Yes, our practice serves both union organizations and individual workers across public and private sectors.
