Jon L. Norinsberg

Practice areas

Civil Rights, Employment & Labor: Employee, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Discrimination, Employment Law – Employee, Police Misconduct, Sexual Abuse – Plaintiff, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Laws

Renowned for his fearless advocacy in civil litigation within the confines of New York City, attorney Jon L. Norinsberg assumes the role of a founding partner at Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC. With an impressive legal career spanning over three decades, he steadfastly extends his legal services and support to the residents of New York City who find themselves facing severe violations of their fundamental rights and constitutional protections.

Mr. Norinsberg’s primary areas of focus encompass employment law and civil rights issues, encompassing cases involving wage and hour disputes, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, police misconduct, malicious prosecution, mistreatment of inmates, racial profiling, and a spectrum of related matters. Additionally, his expertise is sought in personal injury claims, including cases of wrongful death, construction and automobile accidents, truck collisions, and premises liability.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to advocate for those left without lawful recourse, Mr. Norinsberg has achieved notable success, securing substantial settlements and verdicts on behalf of the individuals he has assisted. His accomplishments include securing some of the largest judgments on record, earning him an invitation to join the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

In 1988, Mr. Norinsberg obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to graduate magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1991, becoming eligible to practice law in both Connecticut and New York. Furthermore, he holds admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.

Early in his career, Mr. Norinsberg served as an associate at a prestigious commercial litigation firm in New York for approximately two years. In 1993, he transitioned to the New York City Law Department, where his exemplary work on several high-profile cases garnered national acclaim. Notably, he was tasked with defending the city in various instances of police misconduct, an experience that fostered his empathy for the affected parties and galvanized his commitment to their cause.

Mr. Norinsberg is an active and engaged member of the legal community, affiliating himself with esteemed organizations such as the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers, and The National Trial Lawyers, where he has held positions within their executive ranks.

Furthermore, Mr. Norinsberg has contributed significantly to the development of the New York City Law Department’s Trial Notebook and has shared his expertise through talks and seminars within his local community, addressing various legal topics, including civil rights violations, employment law issues, and matters related to police misconduct.