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Attorney Profile

Douglas H. Wigdor

Douglas Wigdor

Thompson Wigdor LLP
85 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003

New York

New York (NY)

Contact Contact Douglas H. Wigdor
T: 212-257-6800
F: 212-257-6845

Visit: www.thompsonwigdor.com
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor (100%)

Employment & Labor

Selected To

New York Super Lawyers 2009 - Metro
New York Super Lawyers 2008 - Metro
New York Super Lawyers 2007 - Metro

About Douglas Wigdor

Admitted: 1994, New York

Professional Webpage: thompsonwigdor.com/attorneys/partners/douglas-h-wigdor/

Verdicts and Settlements:

  • Obtained a $24 million award at an arbitration representing the former CFO of Six Flags.  Obtained a $7.5 million verdict in a disability discrimination case against Wal-Mart in the Eastern District of New York, a $7.5 million verdict in a sexual harassment/retaliation case in the Southern District, and a $2.25 million dollar verdict in a violation of due process claim in the Eastern District.  Also devote a portion of my practice to criminal matters.  For example, after being retained by Hollywood Video, secured the complete acquittal, after trial, of a Hollywood Video Store manager faced with a 25-count indictment and 135 years in prison.

Representative Clients:

  • Presently representing both high level executives as well as large companies including Credit Suisse, UBS Financial Services and DHL.

Other Outstanding Achievements:

  • Law Clerk from 1998-2000 to the Honorable Arthur D. Spatt, EDNY

Educational Background:

  • Masters, Oxford University, 1995
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