Emma Smith-Marrone

Filippatos PLLC Stands with Workers’ Rights Group

Filippatos PLLC is honored to be a member of the National Institute for Workers’ Rights 2023-2024 Visionary Circle. The Institute is a non-profit think tank and action platform. They are dedicated to building working power among those who are not represented by a union.

Filippatos PLLC and the Institute are aligned in thinking of workers first. People deserve swift justice when they’ve been wronged, harassed, or discriminated against in the workplace. We will continue to support the NIWR’s work and our clients.

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Attorney Parisis "Gerry" Filippatos, founder of Filippatos PLLC, has dedicated over 30 years to advocating for workers' rights, particularly against employers violating civil rights laws. His firm, established in 2022 in White Plains, NY, focuses on a wide range of employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation across various grounds such as gender, race, and age. Mr. Filippatos has successfully represented clients from diverse industries—ranging from finance to healthcare—in high-profile cases, including a notable settlement against Fox News Network. A skilled negotiator and litigator, he has secured significant relief for numerous employees facing workplace grievances. Mr. Filippatos is also an active member of the American Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association, contributing to advancements in employment law. His firm serves clients across several states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

Filippatos PLLC is honored its founding attorney Parisis "Gerry" Filippatos has been named to the 2024 National Advisory Board of the Lawyers of Distinction. Mr. Filippatos will serve as the Employment Law chair. The National Advisory Board "serves as a cornerstone of guidance and inspiration within the legal community" for the Lawyers of Distinction members. The board provides guidance, industry expertise, and thought leadership for the members of LOD. The board members are chosen for their outstanding achievements, professional integrity, and commitment to excellence.

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