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Employment Lawyers in Riverhead, NY: 2026 rankings

77 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Riverhead: Romero Law Group PLLC, LFR Score 64/100; 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Mesidor PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 77.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 1,251 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

77 Riverhead employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 77 rated law firms.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Riverhead at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Riverhead at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Romero Law Group PLLC644.6★ (125)Hauppauge, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Mesidor PLLC614.0★ (4)East Patchogue, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, PC604.8★ (177)New Haven, 30 mi away——
4Morgan & Morgan604.8★ (1,251)New Haven, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
5The McMinn Employment Law Firm, LLC604.8★ (111)Bridgeport, 33 mi awayEvenings—
6Unite Law LLC604.9★ (76)City of Milford (balance), 29 mi away——
7Richard Pellegrino Attorney at Law595.0★ (50)RiverheadOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Raymond, Halper & Lehrman, PLLC585.0★ (5)Westport, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC585.0★ (349)Bridgeport, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Carter Mario Injury Lawyers584.8★ (452)City of Milford (balance), 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 77 employment lawyers in Riverhead, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Riverhead

    #1 Romero Law Group PLLC

    Based in Hauppauge, 30 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    490 Wheeler Rd #277, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    View profile for Romero Law Group PLLC(631) 202-0939

  2. #2 Mesidor PLLC

    Based in East Patchogue, 18 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30 Station Rd Ste 5, Bellport, NY 11713
    View profile for Mesidor PLLC(212) 930-6010

  4. #4 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in New Haven, 30 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews, the most in Riverhead.

    • 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    157 Church St Ste 0601, New Haven, CT 06510
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(203) 547-5916

  6. #6 Unite Law LLC

    Based in City of Milford (balance), 29 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Schooner Ln #1C, Milford, CT 06460
    View profile for Unite Law LLC(203) 875-0201

  13. #13 Pervez & Rehman, P.C.

    Based in Commack, 34 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6268 Jericho Tpke Ste 8, Commack, NY 11725
    View profile for Pervez & Rehman, P.C.(631) 427-0700

  21. #21 Alexander T. Taubes

    Based in New Haven, 30 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    59 Elm St Ste 207, New Haven, CT 06511
    View profile for Alexander T. Taubes(203) 909-0048

  23. #23 Attorney John N. Tieman

    Based in Shelton, 35 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4 Research Dr Ste 402 Suite 402, Shelton, CT 06484
    View profile for Attorney John N. Tieman(203) 929-8100

  25. #25 Edgar Law

    Based in Branford, 26 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
    View profile for Edgar Law(203) 208-1017

Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 77 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

employment lawyers in Riverhead, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC553.9★ (19)32 mi
27Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law545.0★ (82)38 mi
28Maya Murphy, P.C.544.7★ (188)39 mi
29Law Office of April-Leigh Horn545.0★ (20)10 mi
30McBrien Law PC545.0★ (3)30 mi
31Bert McDowell Injury Law, LLC545.0★ (43)35 mi
32Richard L Pate Law Offices545.0★ (7)40 mi
33Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law545.0★ (26)29 mi
34The Law Office Of Jason Tenenbaum, P.C.544.9★ (73)40 mi
35Law Office of Frank A. Cetero534.9★ (132)39 mi
36Balzano & Tropiano524.9★ (226)31 mi
37BFSNG Law Group LLP524.9★ (84)22 mi
38Panetta Aminov, P.C.515.0★ (91)30 mi
39Morizio Law Firm, P.C. - Workers' Compensation515.0★ (101)32 mi
40Ashling Soares Law504.7★ (13)39 mi
41Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP504.1★ (12)In Riverhead
42Aeton Law Partners505.0★ (4)30 mi
43Gary F. Smith Attorney At Law505.0★ (4)30 mi
44Fournier Legal Services LLC495.0★ (42)30 mi
45Lieb at Law, P.C.494.6★ (69)29 mi
46Sousa Law, LLC495.0★ (56)35 mi
47Lanzet and Associates, PC495.0★ (6)10 mi
48Zabell & Collotta, P.C.484.8★ (18)25 mi
49Employee Rights Advocacy Agency484.7★ (53)34 mi
50Biller, Sachs & Robert485.0★ (42)38 mi

Also serving Riverhead

20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked employment lawyers serving Riverhead
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Cabanillas & Associates, P.C.4.9★ (18)In Riverhead
Desanto Catherine C5.0★ (21)In Riverhead
Dunathan Goodale PC5.0★ (17)In Riverhead
Esseks, Hefter, Angel, Di Talia & Pasca, LLP4.0★ (5)In Riverhead
Fox Law Firm PLLC4.9★ (58)In Riverhead
Immigration Law Offices of David M. Sperling4.6★ (141)In Riverhead
Law Offices of Harvey A. Arnoff2.8★ (12)In Riverhead
Law Offices of James J. Symancyk, P.C.5.0★ (8)In Riverhead
Mary C. Hartill Attorney at Law3.8★ (10)In Riverhead
McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan, LLP4.2★ (6)In Riverhead
Palermo Law: Car Accident Attorneys5.0★ (40)In Riverhead
Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP5.0★ (60)In Riverhead
Sheryll Law, P.C.4.8★ (55)In Riverhead
The Law Office of Jeena R. Belil, PC5.0★ (87)In Riverhead
The Law Office of Michael David Nappo5.0★ (237)In Riverhead
The Law Office of Zachary I. Riyaz, P.C.5.0★ (43)In Riverhead
The Law Offices of Andrew J. Gilbride4.3★ (27)In Riverhead
Trantolo & Trantolo5.0★ (60)In Riverhead
Van Cott Ebrahimi P.C.5.0★ (6)In Riverhead
William F Bates, Attorney2.3★ (3)In Riverhead

How we ranked Riverhead employment lawyers

We scored 77 Riverhead employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Riverhead data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Riverhead: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Riverhead?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Riverhead, NY is Romero Law Group PLLC with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mesidor PLLC (#2) and Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, PC (#3) follow. We ranked 77 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in Riverhead?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 77 employment lawyers serving Riverhead, NY. 2 of them are based in Riverhead; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Riverhead are open 24/7?

22 ranked employment lawyers in Riverhead post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Romero Law Group PLLC (#1), Mesidor PLLC (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Riverhead work on weekends?

27 of 77 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Romero Law Group PLLC (#1), Mesidor PLLC (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Riverhead employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 77 rated employment lawyers in Riverhead is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 1,251 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Riverhead count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Riverhead city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Riverhead, NY charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Riverhead, NY ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Riverhead?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Riverhead

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 77 employment lawyers serving Riverhead.

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