Brittany K. Lazzaro is a partner in the Firm’s Litigation Practice. She is a creative yet pragmatic litigator who effectively and efficiently resolves complex and sensitive business disputes on behalf of clients in the business, employment, real estate, retail, financial, and intellectual property sectors, among others. Brittany regularly appears in federal and state courts and handles arbitrations and mediations.

Brittany guides a diverse group of clients—from individuals to foreign and domestic companies—through all phases of their business disputes and litigations. She proactively counsels companies and individuals to avoid and, when necessary, respond to crisis situations. Highly attentive to the needs and desires of clients, Brittany assists in difficult business decisions that may arise during protracted litigation. She works diligently to analyze case merits, minimize risk, and propel positive outcomes.

Brittany effectively builds relationships with clients based on communication and consultation to assist a company or individual through all facets of their business to provide practical advice and prudent decision-making, giving full weight to legal business, and economic considerations. Brittany handles a broad range of matters, such as:

• Contract disputes, including those in connection with employee agreements with restrictive covenants (confidentiality, trade secrets, non-competition, and non-solicitation), and agreements between businesses, including those relating to exclusivity.
• American Disability Act (ADA) and privacy claims, including those relating to accessibility and compliance of business websites, while monitoring the evolving law in this field, as well as defending claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
• Employment claims, in federal and state courts, as well as those pursued with administrative agencies including the EEOC, NYS Division of Human Rights, the NYC Commission on Human Rights, and U.S. Dept. of Labor, including claims of discrimination, wage-and-hour, overtime violations, retaliation, unlawful termination, and harassment.
• Condominium/cooperative general counsel and disputes, including, without limitation, issues stemming from common charges, conflicts with neighbors/shareholders (nuisance, damage, etc.), disputes with subcontractors and vendors, and any related concerns arising from the offering plan, bylaws, house rules, and proprietary leases.
• Real estate-related claims, including disputes involving failed real estate developments and investments.
• Defamation and libel claims.
• Partnership/joint venture disputes.
• Fraud and other business torts, including representing healthcare insurers in reimbursement disputes with out-of-network providers.
• Intellectual property rights, such as those involving infringement and licensing disputes.

Brittany is actively involved in all stages of litigation, from initial case analysis and strategy through trial and appeals. She is highly experienced in handling the discovery phase of matters, including e-discovery needs. She frequently collaborates with clients and information technology teams to implement effective strategies to manage the discovery process and regularly conducts complex research and analysis on emerging legal topics.