Labor Law, Employment Law Attorneys - New York City, NY

Barry J. Peek

Law Practice
Barry J. Peek is a Member of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., and practices in the areas of labor and employment law. Since 1977, Mr. Peek has represented major public and private sector unions and their individual members throughout New York and the metropolitan area. These clients have included Local 1199/SEIU; United Federation of Teachers; Oceanside Federation of Teachers; Freeport Teachers Association; Local 237/I.B.T. AFL-CIO; Nassau County Detectives Association; Southold PBA; Garden City PBA; Council of Supervisors and Administrators; and the Suffolk County Correction Officers Association.

Mr. Peek has represented the aforementioned organizations in all aspects of labor relations including contract negotiations, mediation, arbitration, federal and state court actions, appearances before the National Labor Relations Board and the Public Employment Relations Board. He has also appeared before federal and state courts involving all matters of employment discrimination and has lectured extensively in this area.

Mr. Peek also represents individuals in the entertainment industry, including news anchors, screenwriters and actors. Having practiced entertainment law for over twenty years, Mr. Peek is a trusted advisor to many in this specialized area.

Professional Profile
Before joining Meyer, Suozzi, Mr. Peek was a partner of the firm Gaba & Peek, where his practice was limited to representing public sector labor unions and individuals with employment-related issues.

Professional Affiliations
Mr. Peek is associated with the Cornell School of Industrial Labor Relations as a previous adjunct faculty member and has lectured on the topics of Public Sector Labor Law, the Railway Labor Act and Arbitration Law. He is a member of the Long Island Industrial Research Association, the Nassau County Bar Association Labor Law committee and Arbitration Law committee, as well as the New York State Bar Association Labor Law committee and Arbitration Law committee.

Recognition

Mr. Peek is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level in professional excellence and was recognized by New York Super Lawyers for five consecutive years (2007-2011). He was also recognized by L.I. Pulse Magazine in 2010 and 2011 as one of the region's "Top Legal Eagles".

Admissions
Mr. Peek is admitted to practice law in New York State, and before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.