Associate

Daniel Chavez

Mr. Chavez has more than four years of experience practicing law and has spent more than a decade representing and assisting those in need. As an associate attorney, his work at Filippatos PLLC is geared towards helping employees and labor unions in individual and class actions against companies in various industries, including information technology, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, healthcare, banking, real estate, and municipalities. Mr. Chavez has experience litigating in federal and state court on both the trial court and appellate level.

Prior Experience

Before joining Filippatos PLLC, Mr. Chavez worked for more than a decade in professional environments geared towards helping those in need, representing diverse communities with an asset-based development approach.

Education

Mr. Chavez received a B.S. in Political Science and Legal Studies from Northwestern University in 2012 and a J.D. from Cardozo Law School in 2021. At Cardozo Law School, Daniel served as a the Vice-President of the OUTLaw Student Organization, and Senior Editor on Moot Court Honor Society. Daniel is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York.

Licensed Jurisdictions

Mr. Chavez is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the State of New Jersey, the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, and New Jersey District Court.

Attorney Daniel Chavez

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Parisis G. (“Gerry”) Filippatos has successfully represented employees for over 30 years. He founded Filippatos PLLC to empower more employees with a unique team that uses innovative and aggressive approaches to ensure success. Top legal organizations and publications have recognized our firm’s efforts and achievements.

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