Parisis G. “Gerry” Filippatos

Practice areas

Employment & Labor: Employee, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Rights

Focus areas

Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law – Employee, Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Attorney Gerry Filippatos, who co-founded Filippatos PLLC located in White Plains, New York, holds the distinction of being a nationally recognized trial lawyer with over three decades of legal expertise. His practice extends comprehensive guidance and assistance to a diverse clientele across his geographic area, encompassing various legal matters such as:

• Labor and employment law
• Sexual harassment cases
• Discrimination claims
• Wrongful termination disputes
• Civil rights issues
• Qui tam and whistleblower allegations and retaliation matters
• Executive compensation negotiations
• Restrictive covenant concerns

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Filippatos has effectively represented numerous employees throughout the state and has notably excelled in securing justice for those who have suffered serious infringements upon their worker rights. He has collaborated with clients spanning various industries, earning a reputation for consistently delivering vigorous, intelligent, and efficacious legal counsel infused with unwavering integrity.

A recognized luminary in his field, Mr. Filippatos has handled numerous high-profile cases during his professional journey and has made appearances across various media platforms, providing comprehensive legal insights on an array of subjects. As a published author, he has additionally conducted numerous lectures and seminars at legal conferences and conventions across the United States. Recognizing his accomplishments, he has earned prestigious accolades such as the AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the Lawyers of Distinction designation, among other top honors and commendations from his legal peers.

Graduating cum laude from Columbia University, Mr. Filippatos garnered the G.W. Hibbitt Award for Excellence in Public Speaking and secured several merit-based scholarships. Subsequently, he pursued his Juris Doctor degree at Boston College Law School, completing his studies in 1991. He is authorized to practice law in Connecticut and New York, and he holds admission to all U.S. District Courts in New York, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.

Please note that AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks utilized under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ system encompasses two key aspects: legal proficiency and overall ethical standards, and the ratings derive from anonymous evaluations provided by legal professionals and members of the judiciary.