PRACTICES
Commercial Litigation & ArbitrationMediator & Arbitrator Services
EDUCATION
Albany Law School, JD- Albany Law Review, Note and Comment Editor
ADMISSIONS
- Connecticut
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Connecticut
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Gary Phelan
Partner
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With over 35 years of experience in employment law, Gary is a trusted advocate and counselor for individuals and businesses navigating workplace disputes. Admitted to practice in both Connecticut and New York, Gary has dedicated his career to representing clients in matters of disability discrimination, age discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, severance negotiations, and wage and hour disputes.
Gary has served as a partner at prominent firms in Connecticut and New York, where he handled high-stakes litigation. Notably, he has successfully resolved cases involving seven-figure settlements for multiple plaintiffs and executive-level disputes.
He is a published authority on employment topics, co-authoring Disability Discrimination in the Workplace (West Group) and Family Responsibilities Discrimination (BNA/Bloomberg). Throughout his career, he has been a sought-after commentator on employment law, appearing on national and local media platforms such as Good Morning America, CNN, NBC Nightly News, News12 Connecticut and WICC Radio.
In addition to litigation, Gary focuses on mediation, leveraging decades of experience to guide parties toward mutually beneficial resolutions. As a mediator, he has completed advanced training with JAMS and the Center on Dispute Resolution at Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he also teaches Disability Law, Arbitration, Negotiation and Mediation as an adjunct professor.
Gary has served as a partner at prominent firms in Connecticut and New York, where he handled high-stakes litigation. Notably, he has successfully resolved cases involving seven-figure settlements for multiple plaintiffs and executive-level disputes.
He is a published authority on employment topics, co-authoring Disability Discrimination in the Workplace (West Group) and Family Responsibilities Discrimination (BNA/Bloomberg). Throughout his career, he has been a sought-after commentator on employment law, appearing on national and local media platforms such as Good Morning America, CNN, NBC Nightly News, News12 Connecticut and WICC Radio.
In addition to litigation, Gary focuses on mediation, leveraging decades of experience to guide parties toward mutually beneficial resolutions. As a mediator, he has completed advanced training with JAMS and the Center on Dispute Resolution at Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he also teaches Disability Law, Arbitration, Negotiation and Mediation as an adjunct professor.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America: Employment Law
- Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”: Employment Law
- Connecticut Super Lawyers, Employment Law
- Benchmark Litigation, Litigation Star
- Moffley Media 200 Outstanding Lawyers in Fairfield County
Professional Associations
- Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, Board Member
- Connecticut Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section, Former Chair
- Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association, Past President