- September 22, 2023
- FIRM NEWS
Garfunkel Wild attorneys have once again been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers.
Biography
Andrew Zwerling is the Chair of Garfunkel Wild’s Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group. As an experienced litigator with over 40 years as a trial and appellate lawyer in State and Federal courts, including his successful argument before the United States Supreme Court, Andrew is known as an innovative, creative troubleshooter and problem solver. He specializes in employment law, health care law (including OPMC defense), and commercial litigation, and has worked on litigations valued as much as over $120 million. He also conducts internal investigation for clients relating to sexual harassment and other personnel issues. Andrew is also active as an arbitrator and a mediator.
A prolific legal writer, Andrew has dozens of publications covering a range of subjects, including employment law and litigation. As an active lecturer, he has conducted presentations on myriad subjects in New York and Connecticut, including sexual harassment, responding to employee discipline problems, leadership responsibilities of management, disruptive physicians and restrictive covenants in employment agreements.
Prior to joining the firm, Andrew spent 17 years as a prosecutor, serving as an Executive Assistant District Attorney with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. There he prosecuted numerous high-profile felony cases, served as the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, handled sensitive internal sexual harassment investigations and managed a staff of up to 150.
A prolific legal writer, Andrew has dozens of publications covering a range of subjects, including employment law and litigation. As an active lecturer, he has conducted presentations on myriad subjects in New York and Connecticut, including sexual harassment, responding to employee discipline problems, leadership responsibilities of management, disruptive physicians and restrictive covenants in employment agreements.
Prior to joining the firm, Andrew spent 17 years as a prosecutor, serving as an Executive Assistant District Attorney with the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. There he prosecuted numerous high-profile felony cases, served as the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, handled sensitive internal sexual harassment investigations and managed a staff of up to 150.
Experience
- Successful defense of a physician accused of sexually assaulting a patient during a post-operative orthopedic examination that was surreptitiously recorded by the patient.
- Successful defense in discrimination case brought by physician against a hospital following his termination.
- Successful defense of sellers of adult homes in $120 million lawsuit.
- Successful defense in $15 million claim brought by computer services vendor against Hospital.
- Prosecuted case resulting in multi-million dollar recovery by hospital against managed care company based upon dispute over rate reimbursement.
- Successful defense of managed long term care entity in lawsuit brought by vendors of nursing home facility.
- Successful defense of anesthesia practice in multi-million litigation brought by terminated partner.
News
- September 29, 2022
- AWARDS
Thirty-Three Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2022 New York Metro/Upstate New York Rising Stars.
- September 30, 2021
- AWARDS
Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2021 New York Metro/Upstate New York Rising Stars.
- May 21, 2021
- FIRM NEWS
Garfunkel Wild, P.C., a premier law firm with a specialty in health law, is pleased to announce the formal launch of the firm’s multi-disciplinary Cannabis Law Practice Group to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving cannabis landscape and conflicting federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- October 28, 2020
- AWARDS
Thirty-Six Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2020 New York Metro/Upstate Rising Stars.
- September 13, 2019
- AWARDS
Thirty-Four Garfunkel Wild attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers, and 2019 New York Metro Rising Stars.
Insights
Additional speaking & writing
Speeches and Events
- May 8, 2024
- EVENTS
Join Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they address some of the common issues that employers encounter with remote employees and best practices for addressing these issues as the growing trend of telecommuting continues.
- April 9, 2024
- PUBLICATIONS
Garfunkel Wild’s Employment and Workforce Management attorneys are ready to answers all of your labor and employment law questions in our new Q&A series.
- April 4, 2024
- EVENTS
Join Andrew Zwerling, and Marianne Monroy as they help employers understand their legal obligations concerning disability accommodations, appropriate medical documentation, and how to engage in the required interactive dialogue with an employee before making an accommodation decision.
- March 12, 2024
- EVENTS
Join Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew L. Zwerling and Salvatore Puccio as they provide practical guidance on how to create a company-wide evaluation system and guidance on best practices for delivering positive and difficult messages to staff.
- February 6, 2024
- EVENTS
Join Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew L. Zwerling and Lauren Levine as they explore OPMC investigations and discuss the OPMC process including how to respond to an OPMC notice, and crucial steps to prepare for an OPMC interview.
- January 9, 2024
- EVENTS
Join Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew L. Zwerling and Marianne Monroy as they cover an overview of workplace investigations, preparing for the investigation, witness interviewing techniques, and record-keeping and documentation.
- December 13, 2023
- EVENTS
Join Marianne Monroy and Andy Zwerling as they discuss the legal and practical considerations of determining when a private employer may discipline an employee for their social media activities, and what appropriate disciplinary actions employers can consider.
- November 29, 2023
- EVENTS
Join Andrew L. Zwerling and Salvatore Puccio as they walk you through common oversights and provide practical guidance to help streamline your termination process, including the “dos and don’ts” you will want to follow once you decide to proceed with the termination.
- April 20, 2023
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Barry B. Cepelewicz and Andrew L. Zwerling will present at Fairfield County Medical Association’s Webinar “The FTC’S Proposed Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean?” on April 20, 2023.
- March 30, 2023
- PODCASTS
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced and released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to prohibit employers from entering into non-competes with workers, including independent contractors.
- November 4, 2022
- PUBLICATIONS
- October 25, 2022
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild is pleased to present the 9th Annual ASC & Healthcare Management Complimentary Virtual Symposium on October 25, 2022.
- March 10, 2022
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “No One Showed At The Office Today: Challenges and Best Practices for Employers Confronting a Remote Workforce? on March 10, 2022.
- December 8, 2021
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Kevin Donoghue will present the webinar “Understanding and Avoiding Claims Under the Americans With Disabilities Act? on December 8, 2021.
- June 29, 2021
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling and Salvatore Puccio will present the webinar “Legalized Medical and Recreational Marijuana: Navigating The Ever-Shifting Landscape For Employers” on June 29, 2021.
- June 12, 2020
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Returning to Work in the COVID-Era: Employee Issues, What to Expect and How to Prepare” on June 12, 2020.
- May 4, 2020
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild Andrew L. Zwerling will present the webinar “The Enforceability of Employment Contracts During The COVID-19 Pandemic” on May 4, 2020.
- April 20, 2020
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “An Employer’s Practical Guide To Facing Day-To-Day Coronavirus Challenges” on April 20, 2020.
- March 30, 2020
- EVENTS
Garfunkel Wild’s Andrew Zwerling, Marianne Monroy, Salvatore Puccio, and Lauren Levine will present the webinar “Navigating A Murky Landscape: An Employer’s Guide To Responding To The Challenges of COVID-19” on March 30, 2020.
- April 4, 2019
- EVENTS
Andrew l. Zwerling, Marianne Monroy and Salvatore Puccio will present at the Hudson Valley Annual Institute on April 4, 2019.