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Faced 5+ Years in Prison

People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

Faced 10+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

Faced Potential Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell Juror

Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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Meet Todd Spodek

WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
WHO WANT MORE FROM THEIR ATTORNEY

The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

If you have a legal issue, call us for a consultation.
We are available 24/7, to help you with any – and all, challenges you face.

NYS Department of Labor Audit Attorney

If you own a company in New York that attains service from freelancers, independent contractors, or consultants, your company may get a notification letter from the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Division. It will probably tell you that your business will be subject to a labor audit. Regardless of if you own a small business or large business, any notification from the DOL should be taken seriously. The way that you handle the situation will have a great influence on your core business plan. For example, in California, the popular ride share company known as Uber is under scrutiny for accusations of not classifying employees correctly.

There are many circumstances where the New York DOL will still require audits even if you have properly classified all of your workers. In recent years, there has been a rise in these types of audits in New York. In fact, the New York State DOL administered more than 12,000 labor audits in one year. The best way to ensure that your rights are protected, in the event that you receive a labor audit letter from the New York State DOL, is to hire a skilled New York labor audit attorney. An experienced attorney understands the procedure and can provide business owners with protection during audits.

Why do Small Businesses Get Selected for Audits?
If your small business was selected for a labor audit, it could be due to numerous reasons. For instance, the New York State DOL could initiate an industry review and select your business for a labor audit randomly. Another reason would be if a complaint was filed from a former worker. However, it doesn’t matter what reason your business was selected for a labor audit, the best was to prepare yourself is with the help of a labor audit attorney.

How to Prepare for a New York State DOL Audit
First and foremost, be sure to contact a New York State labor audit attorney. Although you do have the option to represent your business without an attorney by your side, it is not recommended because negative after-effects from a New York State DOL audit can cause other problems for your company. To give you an idea, if a former employee files a complaint for being misclassified, your business could have to issue overtime payment. The most effective way to prove your business practices are compliant with the law is to prepare a solid defense. In addition, there are some business owners who choose to represent themselves and have their accountants with them for aid, but this isn’t recommended either because an accountant doesn’t have the legal expertise of a labor audit attorney.

It is imperative to begin gathering documents as soon as possible. Many companies find this task daunting because of disorganized record keeping. You should collect payroll sheets and time records that can be extremely vital for your defense. In addition, you can also carry out an in-depth, internal review of your company before you and your labor audit attorney meet with the auditor.

Other Factors to Consider
You should also note that you may not be penalized in the event an employee directly requested a 1099 tax form and labeled himself or herself as a freelance worker or independent contractor. The New York State DOL will review the circumstances and investigate the role of the employee as well as how much he or she was monitored. Another factor that an auditor may investigate is the control and responsibility that was placed on the employee.

Moreover, you are not in the clear because you labeled a worker as an independent contractor. You and a worker may agree that he or she is an independent contractor, but the New York State DOL can still find you in violation if there is sufficient evidence showing otherwise. You can protect your business by learning the laws regarding independent contractors and staying compliant with these laws. You don’t want your company facing negative exposure because the New York State DOL doesn’t care if you had pure intentions. You could still face a misclassification violation.

Even if your workers signed a freelancer or independent contractor agreement, it is not dispositive. Although it can help your case, it won’t dismiss a misclassification violation. The law regarding employee classification is specific and uses facts and a personalized assessment in each situation.

If you are a business owner, you have probably worked diligently for your company to succeed, but your business can be tarnished if you are not properly prepared for a labor audit. We value the opportunity to help our clients during labor audits, and we would like to help you too. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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I was searching for a law firm with some power to help me deal with a warrant in New York . After 6 days I decided to go with Spodek Law Group. It helped that This law firm is well respected by not only the top law firms in New York , but the DA , Judge as well. I...

~Fonder Brandon

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It was my good fortune to retain Spodek Law Group for representation for my legal needs. From the beginning, communication was prompt and thorough. Todd, Kenneth and Alex were the first people I worked with and they all made me, and my company Qumana skincare feel comfortable and confident that the team was going to work hard for me. Everything...

~A G

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After meeting with several law firms, I chose the Spodek Law Group not only for their professionalism and experience, but for the personal attention given to me right from the initial consultation. It is important to recognize how crucial having the right legal team is when faced with potentially life altering events that impact families and the lives of loved...

~George Cherubini

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