Breach of Contract Lawyers

New York City Breach of Contract Attorney

NYC Employment Contract Claims Backed by Over 35 Years of Combined Experience

An employment agreement can create enforceable obligations for both an employee and an employer. When an employer fails to honor the terms of an enforceable agreement—whether involving compensation, bonuses, commissions, benefits, job duties, severance, or other contractual obligations—the employee may have grounds for a breach of contract claim.

Our New York City breach of contract attorneys at Ricotta & Marks, P.C. represent employees in disputes involving employment agreements and other enforceable promises. We can help evaluate the terms of an agreement, determine whether a contractual obligation was breached, and assess the damages or other remedies that may be available.

Have our New York City breach of contract lawyers review the terms governing your employment dispute. Call (917) 540-8565 to request a free initial consultation.

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Employment Contract Breaches Affecting New York Workers

Contract disputes often hinge on precise language about when compensation becomes earned, whether a benefit is mandatory, or what must happen before termination. An employer may also change an employee’s duties, work location, or compensation structure in ways that conflict with written terms.

Common disputes we evaluate include:

Unpaid salary or wages: The employer fails to pay compensation required by the contract.
Denied bonuses or commissions: The employer changes a formula, disputes whether a target was met, or treats earned compensation as discretionary.
Withheld benefits: Promised health coverage, retirement contributions, equity, or stock compensation isn’t provided as written.
Severance disputes: The employer withholds payment or imposes conditions that don’t appear in the severance agreement.
Restrictive covenants: The employer attempts to enforce a non-compete or non-solicitation clause beyond its permissible scope.

At Ricotta & Marks, P.C., we begin with the documents that control the dispute. We review the employment contract, offer letter, commission plan, severance agreement, emails, and subsequent policy changes before recommending a strategy.

Compensation for a Breach of Employment Contract

Contract damages generally aim to place an employee in the financial position they would have occupied if the employer had honored the agreement. Depending on the terms and available evidence, compensation may include unpaid salary, commissions, earned bonuses, or the value of lost benefits.

Some contracts contain liquidated damages clauses that set an amount in advance for a defined breach. Attorneys’ fees are usually recoverable only when authorized by the contract or an applicable statute. We also determine whether New York Labor Law wage provisions offer rights or remedies beyond the contract claim.

What Happens After You Contact Us

We compare the governing contract with payroll records, commission statements, emails, performance records, and notices of policy changes. We then explain the claim’s strengths, weaknesses, and realistic range of possible outcomes in plain language.

Once we have organized the evidence, we may send a demand letter, negotiate directly, pursue mediation, or file a lawsuit. Some contracts require arbitration, a private dispute resolution process outside court, or mediation before litigation. We identify those requirements early so the strategy follows the contract and helps protect the client’s options.

Benefits of Choosing Our Breach of Contract Lawyer Serving New York City

When you are facing a breach of contract dispute, the attorney you choose can make a meaningful difference in how your claim is prepared and pursued.

Hiring our team means benefiting from:

Limited caseload: We maintain a limited caseload so each client receives focused attention.
Direct partner involvement: We provide direct partner involvement in each case.
24-hour response: We guarantee a response to client inquiries within 24 hours.
Trial-ready preparation: We prepare every claim as though it may proceed to trial.
Employer-side experience: Our founding partners have represented the City of New York and major employers.
Proven results: Our attorneys have secured jury verdicts in New York employment cases, including a $15 million verdict in Bianco v. Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

Get a Clear Assessment of Your NYC Employment Contract Dispute

Our breach of contract lawyers in New York review the controlling documents before advising you on your options. We take the time to understand what was promised, what occurred, and whether the employer failed to meet its contractual obligations.

We offer free initial consultations and handle accepted cases on a contingency fee basis, so you do not pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Let our breach of contract attorney serving New York City help you. Call (917) 540-8565 to request your free initial consultation with Ricotta & Marks, P.C..

Our Settlements & Verdicts

$15 MIL Plaintiff on Bianco v. Flushing Hospital Medical Center
$1 MIL Olsen, et al. v. The County of Nassau, et al.
$875K Wallace v. Suffolk County Police Department
$523K Penniston v. The New York City Department of Education
Norton v. Town of Islip UFSD, 011 U.S. Dist
Green v. City of New York 2010 U.S. Dist.

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